Why does my dog have recurring scabs on his neck after vet visit?

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3 wks ago I found a weeping sore on my dog's neck. We saw a vet 2 days later but by then it had scabbed. They said it was from scratching and gave us Derma Vet. Today I found 4 new similar scabs on his neck. I check him regularly so this happened in the past day. He gets Cytopoint shots, takes NexGard, his nails are trimmed, and I have not noticed any scratching. We changed his food but that was after the first scab. No other changes to environment or activity. Looking for a 2nd opinion. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 3 years and 8 months old | 85 lbs

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

It looks like he has a skin infection and probably needs an oral antibiotic. He should be re-examined by your vet for treatment. Dogs with allergies are more prone to developing infections. You can also bathe him with an antibacterial dog shampoo.

Why does my dog have recurring scabs on his neck after vet visit?

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