{"id":5640,"date":"2020-07-11T23:17:44","date_gmt":"2020-07-11T23:17:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lincon.com\/site\/?page_id=5640"},"modified":"2020-07-14T19:38:38","modified_gmt":"2020-07-14T19:38:38","slug":"my-dog-has-crusty-scabs-on-his-back","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lincon.com\/site\/lincon-coms-guides\/my-dog-has-crusty-scabs-on-his-back\/","title":{"rendered":"My Dog Has Crusty Scabs On His Back"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"linco-1602200822\" class=\"linco-before-content linco-entity-placement\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7218081052625257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7218081052625257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2982622224\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both; display: block; float: none;\"\/>\n<p>There are several causes of crusty scabs on a dog\u2019s skin.\u00a0 You are probably concerned that there is a skin problem, allergies, bacterial infection, fungal infection or even ectoparasites.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lincon.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/crusty-scabs-on-dogs-back.jpg\" alt=\"Crusty scabs on a dogs back\" class=\"wp-image-5646\" width=\"312\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lincon.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/crusty-scabs-on-dogs-back.jpg 493w, https:\/\/lincon.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/crusty-scabs-on-dogs-back-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/><figcaption>Crusty scabs on a dogs back<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What If the Crusty Scabs Are Caused By Allergies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Allergies can certainly be a cause of the crusty scabs on your dog\u2019s back.\u00a0 Your dog might have an environmental allergy to pollen, laundry detergents, shampoos, soaps, cleaning products and lawn chemicals.\u00a0 Food allergies can also cause skin problems in some dogs. \u00a0If you know there has been a recent change in your dog\u2019s environment or food, you may first try removing the change to see if the crusty scabs heal.\u00a0 For example, if you washed your dog\u2019s bedding in a new laundry detergent and the dog immediately thereafter developed the crusty scabs, try rewashing the bedding in your old detergent. If after removing the recent change, your dog still has crusty scabs on her back, a veterinarian may need to prescribe an anti-allergy drug along with steroids or have you apply an ointment or <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3fnjha5\">lotion<\/a> on the affected areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What If the Crusty Scabs Are Caused By a Bacterial Infection?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-thumbnail is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lincon.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/baterial-infection-on-dog-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Bacterial skin infection on a dog\" class=\"wp-image-5647\" width=\"238\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lincon.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/baterial-infection-on-dog-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/lincon.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/baterial-infection-on-dog-176x176.jpg 176w, https:\/\/lincon.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/baterial-infection-on-dog-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/lincon.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/baterial-infection-on-dog-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 238px) 100vw, 238px\" \/><figcaption>Bacterial skin infection on a dog<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;A bacterial infection called folliculitis may be the cause of the irritation, bumps, sores and scabs on your dog\u2019s back.&nbsp; This can be caused by allergies, psoriasis, fleas or injury. A bacterial infection may occur when your dog is continuously scratching his skin, breaking through the layers of skin creating cuts where bacteria gains entry, develops an infection and causes puss-filled sores and crusty scabs. Causes of the itching could be external parasites.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>Fleas:\u00a0 Check your dog for fleas.\u00a0 Look for an area where your dog\u2019s hair is thin; under the arms, the groan or belly, then examine the area for very small black insects.\u00a0 A dog with fleas can obsessively lick, scratch and chew at the skin which can result in sores.\u00a0 A flea infestation can cause blood loss, which can lead to anemia.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/li><li>Mites:\u00a0 Mites can cause mange in a dog.\u00a0 It is a common skin problem in a dog that produces similar problems caused by fleas.\u00a0 If the skin condition becomes severe, your dog\u2019s hair may fall out and the skin will be covered with crusty scabs.<\/li><li>Ticks:\u00a0 Ticks are an insect that will partially embedded themselves into your dog\u2019s skin.\u00a0 Most dog owners can remove a tick themselves.\u00a0 There are several <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2OfRvjV\">devices<\/a> on the market made especially for removing ticks.\u00a0 If you do not have one of these on hand, use a pair of tweezers, position them as closely to the dog\u2019s skin as possible, firmly grasp the tick and pull out of the skin.\u00a0 Be sure you have also removed the tick\u2019s head.\u00a0 If the ticks heads remains embedded in the skin, it can lead to infection.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Causes of Crusty Scabs on a Dog\u2019s Back<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>Fungal infection: A fungal infection called ringworm can result in red, irritated skin, bumps, scaly skin, itchiness and hair loss.\u00a0 Puppies under a year old are most prone to this kind of infection.\u00a0 Ringworm gets its named because it appears as a circular, ring-like patch of irritated skin.\u00a0 Your veterinarian will want to see the dog and will prescribe an <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38LTjdU\">ointment<\/a>.<\/li><li>Hormonal imbalance:\u00a0 Your veterinarian can diagnose a hormone imbalance if it is the cause of your dog having crusty scabs on her back.\u00a0<\/li><li>Auto-Immune Disorder:\u00a0 Whenever a dog\u2019s immune system becomes compromised it cannot fight skin irritants, or the dog\u2019s own immune system may be working against itself.\u00a0 This can also cause crusty scabs, but needs to be diagnosed by your veterinarian.<\/li><li>Nutritional Deficit: Your dog may not be getting all the proper minerals and vitamins necessary and develops skin irritation, itchiness, and rashes that lead to sores and scabs on your dog\u2019s skin.\u00a0 Your veterinarian will prescribe a specifically, balanced diet that is formulated for your dog\u2019s needs.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3gQauho\">This food<\/a> will keep the skin healthy, moisturized, and coat glossy.<\/li><li>Yeast Infection:\u00a0 This is a common kind of skin problem.\u00a0 Yeast is normally present on the skin of a dog\u2019s body.\u00a0 Problems occur when the yeast population builds up in a warm, moist place and causes irritated, itchy, discolored skin.\u00a0 A dog will chew, lick, and scratch the skin causing sores and scabs.\u00a0 Your veterinarian will diagnose and prescribe <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3elzOKc\">a treatment<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/lincon.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/yeast-infection-in-dog.jpg\" alt=\"Yeast infection on a dogs skin\" class=\"wp-image-5648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lincon.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/yeast-infection-in-dog.jpg 760w, https:\/\/lincon.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/yeast-infection-in-dog-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lincon.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/yeast-infection-in-dog-624x353.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><figcaption>Yeast infection on a dogs skin<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you find this Guide helpful?  <a href=\"https:\/\/lincon.com\/site\/lincon-coms-guides\/\">Check out our other Guides<\/a> for useful information on a wide variety of topics!<\/p>\n<div id=\"linco-3326299385\" class=\"linco-bottom linco-entity-placement\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7218081052625257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7218081052625257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2982622224\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are several causes of crusty scabs on a dog\u2019s skin.\u00a0 You are probably concerned that there is a skin problem, allergies, bacterial infection, fungal infection or even ectoparasites.\u00a0 What If the Crusty Scabs Are Caused By Allergies? 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