My dog has yellow flakes and shakes after grooming. Is it infected?

It can be a reaction to the sprays or shampoos they use or it could have been there and the clippers irritated it and made it a little worse. It does appear to be a little infection from the skin peeling back around the edges. It is best to get Ollie treated by a vet but nothing that is am emergency

It looks like Lilly may have a skin infection. When yeast or bacteria overgrow on the skin it causes inflammation, and when that has been going on for awhile the pigment of the skin will turn darker. Yellow flakey/waxy skin is also a sign of a skin infection. I would suggest that the owners take Lilly in to see their vet. They will be able to discuss special shampoos and prescribe any necessary antibiotics. They will also evaluate Lilly for any underlying health issues making her more prone to skin infections.

Poor guy. You did the right thing by shaving it. But now it looks like he is in need of antibiotics because this is a skin infection, hence the yellow crusting seen there. You will need to take him in to your local vet for a quick skin test to rule out mites and a thyroid test may be applicable as well, depending on his estimated age and physical exam findings. The vet will likely get him started on oral antibiotics to hopefully clear up this skin infection. Also Duoxo shampoo seborrhea may help clear up some of these infected areas. Duoxo shampoo for dogs is often found through online stores. I hope he gets better soon. Best wishes and take care.

Hello. You did not indicate an age or breed for your pet. This information may be helpful. Grooming can exacerbate arthritis or other underlying painful conditions like a back problem. Even if there were no indications of a problem before, this may cause the symptoms to show up. Obviously this would be more likely in a middle aged to older animal. Make sure there are no obvious skin lesions which could be painful. It may be a good idea to have your vet examine her and determine if she is in fact painful and prescribe the appropriate antiinflammatory medication for a few days.

Whiskey has a skin infection and it looks to affect a fairly large area. Dogs can get skin infections for many reasons including flea bites, hot spots, yeast infections, allergies, skin mites and ringworm (which humans can get). Whiskey needs to see the veterinarian within the next 24 hours to start treatment and stop continued spread of the infection. Generally these pets will need the hair shaved and the area cleaned, antibiotics, anti-inflammatories and some sort of protection (like an elizabethan collar) to prevent any scratching (this can make it worse). For now, Whiskey should wear a harness with his tags instead of the collar since the collar may be rubbing on the skin. The doctor may be able to determine the underlying cause from the exam or they may recommend a few basic diagnostics. I hope this helps and that he heals quickly.

Sometimes these flakes can indicate problems with the oil glands and sometimes they can indicate a superficial bacterial infection. Potential causes in hypothyroidism, allergies or primary disease of the oil glands. If your treatment is not helping, I recommend to have Mia see her veterinarian. The doctor may recommend testing the thyroid gland and can provide medications to relieve itching. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It sounds like Snow may have an ear infection, which can be pretty uncomfortable for her. She should be seen by a vet to assess the severity of the condition and begin the appropriate treatment. Treatment may include oral antibiotics or topical antibiotics. I hope this helps and am happy to answer any questions you have!