My dog chews her butt raw with scabs. How can I treat it at home?

First, place an e-collar (cone) on her to prevent further scratching. Keep it on her 24/7. You can take it off when she eats or drinks, but monitor her closely so she doesn't start scratching again. Next, have her seen by your veterinarian. The licking, biting, scratching and hair loss may be due to allergies ( https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/canine-allergies ). These can be difficult to diagnose since there are many causes (inhaled, environmental, food, fleas). Discuss allergy testing, food elimination trials and antihistamine use with your veterinarian. The doctor may prescribe medications to treat the wounds and stop the scratching. https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/food-allergies/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/4-great-strategies-for-relieving-your-dog-s-allergies/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/seasonal-allergies-in-dogs-what-you-need-to-know/

Poor Buddy! It sounds like this area is itchy for him. This itching can be caused by [fleas](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/flea-infestation-1/), [mites](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/mange/), [ringworm](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/ringworm-1/), or [allergies](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/canine-allergies/). If he isn't up to date on his [flea treatment](https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-do-i-pick-the-right-flea-and-tick-product-for-my-pet/), he will need a spot on treatment, such as Advantix, or a prescription oral flea preventive, such as Bravecto, Nexgard, Simparica, or Credelio. You will need to disinfect the environment as well. If he is up to date on his flea treatment, I recommend taking him into your vet for an exam. Your vet can do blood tests, skin scrapings, and use a Wood's lamp to diagnose allergies, mites, and ringworm. Once the cause of the itching is found, your vet can prescribe the appropriate treatment. I recommend taking him into the vet today or tomorrow. He will also likely need an [E-collar](https://www.petcoach.co/article/e-collars-for-cats-dogs-types-of-collars-and-diy-options/) (cone) to prevent him from biting at that area until he sees the vet.

Place an e-collar (cone) on Bella to prevent further licking or chewing. Examine her closely for fleas or evidence of fleas. If you find fleas, use a topical preventative such as Frontline Plus or similar topical. Do this for at least three consecutive months, preferably year round. Vacuum everywhere she has been and wash all bedding. Using an area treatment such as Knockout ES in conjunction with consistent topical prevention should solve your flea problem. If you don't see fleas, treat the spot as best as you can. Keep the area clean and dry. Keeping the e-collar in place for a week or so may be enough to allow healing. The spot should begin to dry up and heal in a few days. Do not apply anything topically without the advice of your veterinarian. If the area does not heal or if it spreads, you will need to see the vet for an exam and diagnostics to diagnose the cause. Discuss payment plans or alternative financing options such as CareCredit (www.carecredit.com) with your veterinarian.

This is probably due to a severe allergy, although it could also be fleas or mites. First of all, in order to rule out skin parasites, you will need to treat him with a high quality flea treatment (e.g. advocate or advantage), then get him to the vet to perform a skin scrape - this might revile an infection or a mite infestation. If all of those came back negative, the next step is to treat the allergy symptomatically and try discovering the cause of the allergy. Some medications can be given by the vet in order to stop the chewing and repair the skin lesions (steroids and antibiotics). simultaneously you should start him on a prescription hypoallergenic diet for at least 2 months. Hopefully you will see some results after all this, if not you and your vet should consider putting him on a long term allergy treatment (Atopica or Apoquel).

If they are play fighting a lot, then you may have to keep them separated until the wound can heal. 1. Clip the hair away from the wound using buzzing-type clippers, not scissors or a razor. This is so you can monitor the wound and keep the hair out of the way to help with healing. 2. Disinfect the wound once with peroxide or a first aid chlorhexidine wound soap. Do not continue to use peroxide, or alcohol, as this will delay healing. 3. Apply an antibacterial ointment, such as Neosporin, twice daily. If needed to clean the wound, use a warm wet wash cloth to gently wipe away any dried fluid. 4. Prevent all licking or scratching of the wound by using an e-collar or dog booties or socks. 5. See a vet if your pet experiences prolonged lethargy, decreased appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, or a rectal temperature over 103, or if there is creamy discharge or discharge with a foul odor, or there is swelling around the wound.

It could be an environmental allergen causing Jasmine to scratch in that particular spot, unseen parasites, or an issue with the anal glands or rectum that she can't reach so she is chewing on her back instead. Having the area checked out by your vet may give you some answers as to what is causing it as well as seeing if it needs any additional treatment such as medicated shampoo or antibiotics. You can also try using an old T-shirt to cover the area or an Elizabethan (cone) collar to help break the chewing and allow the area to heal fully. Using a pet or baby wipe when she comes indoors to wipe down the fur in that area may also help remove any irritating allergens if that is the cause.

Place an e-collar (cone) on Angel to prevent further licking or chewing. Rule out fleas by treating with a monthly preventative for at least 3 consecutive months. Vacuum the house and wash all bedding. Use an area treat such as Indorex or Knockout ES. Once fleas have been ruled out, consider other parasites, such as mites. Your veterinarian may need to perform skin scrapes to diagnose mites. Infection (bacterial or fungal) should also be ruled out. This may require submitting samples for cultures. If all is negative and conservative treatment (steroids, antihistamines, antibiotics) are ineffective, a consult with a veterinary dermatologist would be recommended. Discuss allergy testing, hydrolyzed diets and food elimination trials with the vet. Allergies can be frustrating to diagnose, but once you pin them down, management becomes quite easy.