Treatment options for bacterial skin diseases in dogs vary depending on the degree of skin infection. Firstly, if the skin infection is serious and the lesions are deeper, it is recommended that a long-acting anti-inflammatory injection be given to treat the infection, together with a medicated bath with a shampoo. Secondly, for systemic infections, oral anti-infective medication is recommended for larger dogs. This should be followed by a bath with a shampoo. For bacterial skin infections, it is advisable to check for skin parasites, as they can easily develop when the skin resistance is low.
