Scaly, Flaky Skin in a Dog Being Treated for Cushing's
by Sylvia
(Sorrento Australia)
Reader Question
Brodie is on medication for Cushings She has been on it for a few weeks she has scabs and flakey skin on her back near her ears what can I do to help her as she continues to receive help for Cushings!
Answer from Our Team
Skin problems such as scaling, scabs and infections are common with Cushing's, because excess cortisol thins the skin and lowers its defenses. They often improve over a few months as treatment brings cortisol under control.
Ask your vet to check the scabs for infection and for mites such as Demodex, which are more common in dogs with Cushing's, which is common and may need its own treatment, and whether medicated shampoos would help in the meantime.
See Cushing's disease in dogs.
This is general information, not a diagnosis. Please follow your own vet's advice.
