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Originally Posted by gidgetsmom  I gave my yorkie a bath with mane and tail, which I have used before and now she is scratching her back relentlessly. I bought some medicated shampoo and it hasn't helped yet. She now has red scabs where she has been itching. Any ideas?  |
With the red scabs appearing, I'd get to the vet pretty quick. When they break skin from scratching - an infection can be very likely. It'd be a good idea to get a skin culture and/or scope a skin scrape as well.
This could be bacterial, fungal, flea allergy, or an enviro allergy (including pollen). Before assuming a diagnosis of allergies, however, fungal/bacterial/parasitic needs to be ruled out.