My dog's neck has scabs, hair loss, and dry itchy skin. What can I do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 5 years and 4 months old | 20 lbs
My dogs neck has suffered from random scabbing and hair loss. She has very dry skin and itches at it often which worsens it. The only thing that seems to help is coconut oil. What is this and how do I help her?
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Published on April 7th, 2021
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Delaware. I recommend that she sees her veterinarian as your at home has not resolved the issue. Scabs typically represent a skin infection. Unfortunately, there can be many causes. She could be experiencing a bacterial or yeast infection. She could also have fleas, mites or allergies. The veterinarian will ask detailed questions about her lifestyle, any previous skin disease and diet. Then she will be thoroughly examined. Skin tests may help her doctor reach a diagnosis. Based on these results, treatment can be prescribed. In the meantime, I would bathe her with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner such as an oatmeal or fatty acid based formula. This can help to soothe the skin. I suspect she will need prescription medications to fully heal though. I hope this information helps!
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Published on January 31st, 2017
It sounds like she has a bacterial skin infection around her neck. You could bathe her with a medicated dog shampoo and see if that helps. If not, have her examined by a vet for treatment. She may need an antibiotic and an anti-inflammatory to help.
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Published on August 19th, 2019
This presentation could be due to a trauma or localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria). A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection may be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any licking/scratching (if any). Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
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