Pam, at 12 years old, and 3 weeks on antibotic, take him back to his vet. Or take him to another vet for a second opinion.

My furry kids have had skin issues but none like you describe.

I would call them and ask if this peeling is a natural reaction to the skin infection clearing up - or if they would like to see him again.

I have no idea if it is similar with dogs or not, but I know people with eczema and such will tend to flake more and get more scales/plaques, initially when they start treatment because they are shedding off the skin that has been building up. Perhaps his infection symptoms are something similar?

I would definitely call them though and get their opinion. It could be just a side-effect of the infection clearing up, or it could be something that needs to be looked at.

Thanks all, we're going back to the Vet ... besides his skin, I'm now concerned about his back legs, so we need to see the vet. Hopefully they will have some answers and relief for my old guy.

My dog has had this skin problem for years too. She hates to be groomed because of the sensitive flaky skin. Vet said to use oatmeal shampoo. It works temporarily. Although my dog doesn't much care for the baths, she obviously feels so good after them for a month or so afterwards, jumping and playing around a lot esp right after the bath. . . . Just mentioning something additional that might help. Good luck at the vet's.