How can I treat my dog's skin spots at home without a vet visit?

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Hi, i dont have accsess to any vet or clinic near me in AFG so , my dog thats is female 2 years old, has this problem since a week can you help me with some medicines that are easy to find thanks. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 10 months old | 40 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Those spots on Luna could be several things including allergies, skin mites, bacterial infection, ringworm (which humans can get) or a wound. There are a couple things you can do at home and they can help but they may not address the underlying cause. You can try adding in an omega 3 fatty acid supplement for dogs, this can help improve the skin health. You may also try changing her diet to something like Royal Canin or Nutro as they are aimed at skin health. You can wash the lesions once a day (not her whole body, just the lesions). Also protect the area from trauma by having your pup wear an elizabethan collar at all times. Once the lesions are dry, you can apply a dab or topical antibiotic and rub it in well (again, you MUST keep Luna from licking he area). If the lesions do not start improving within a week or if they are getting worse, have her examined by the veterinarian. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

How can I treat my dog's skin spots at home without a vet visit?

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