Why does my dog have a smelly bald spot, rashes, dandruff, and ticks?

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Our dog has a hairless patch on his right back, with a rotten smell. And our dog has ticks and few red rashes and dandruff on his back side. Please give me some advices to rectify these problems . Pet's info: Dog | German Roughhaired Pointer | Male | 9 years and 2 months old | 45 lbs

Tomasz Wnuk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. The smell usually indicates skin infection, so ideally you should take Jaceky to your local vets to get a course of antibiotics. Alternatively, you can first clip the wounds from the hair and use antiseptic solution ( 4% chlorhexidine would be best) and clean it twice a day. Also, make sure that your dog doesn't lick or scratch the wounds. For ticks, the most effective treatments are spot-on skin solutions that you can buy over-the-counter at pet shops or online.

Why does my dog have a smelly bald spot, rashes, dandruff, and ticks?

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