Dog has dry, red skin on elbows/paws. Is Sudocrem the right fix?

It is safe but it is not likely to help. your dog is probably suffering from an allergic reaction, often a secondary infection develops after a few days as well. Buddie will need allergy meds and possibly antibiotics to get some relief.

Although a picture of it would help to give more specific answers, generally speaking, yes you can apply sudocream on his cream twice daily for 48hours at least. If you do not notice any improvement a check up would be necessary though to determine underlying nature of the skin problem. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It looks like a pressure sore. Some dogs develop this dry, thickened skin around the 'bony' part of the legs. It usually happens to bigger dogs that often lie on hard surfaces. Please, try to use olive oil or a thick cream on the changes twice a day for 3-4 weeks. if it doesn't help, you will have to take Kovu to your local vets for an appointment.

No this does not look at all like Alabama rot at this point. Alabama rot starts affecting the kidneys within a very short time, watch for signs such as excessive drinking and urination, lack of appetite and lethargy. if you see any of those symptoms, take him to the vet to have a blood test done.

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is difficult to know exactly what the sore is without seeing a photo. It can be trauma, a ruptured mass, or a severe infection. If the area is bleeding, has white or yellow discharge, or is causing your dog discomfort, he should be seen by a vet right away for treatment. In the meantime, you should try to keep the area as clean as possible and try to prevent your dog from licking the area with an E-collar or "cone". Kidney disease can cause a build up of toxins in the body, which can cause stomach ulcers and ulcers in the mouth, sores on the skin are not commonly associated with kidney disease. I hope all is well and am happy to answer any other questions you may have!

Hello, and thank you for your question. Large breed dogs commonly develop calluses on their elbows as they age. It may be that you are seeing the formation of these calluses. However, if he is scratching or licking at the elbows, or if you are noticing redness or discharge in the area, then it may be an infection that warrants a vet visit and medication. If it is only dry and flaky and Rosco is unbothered, you can try applying a barrier cream such as vaseline to protect the area from trauma, and also provide him with plenty of soft bedding to rest his elbows on when he is sleeping. This may help to prevent trauma to the elbows as they gradually form a callus. I hope this helps, and that Rosco is well!

Hi, it is important to understand why she is licking this area. Does she have urinary incontinence and is she cleaning herself for example, or does she have impacted anal glands ? Sudocream can be applied as one off, but can be potentially toxic if ingested on several occasions. I would recommend to have her checked over to understand what the underlying problem is, you will get an improvement in a shorter period of time and that will last for longer.. rather than just trying to soothe the skin. Hope this helps !