What is this raised, scaly rash on my dog's side, arm, and tail?

Those spots on Bella could be several things including allergies, skin mites, flea bites, ringworm (which humans can get) or a bacterial infection. You can try adding in an omega 3 fatty acid supplement for dogs, this can help improve the skin health. You may also try changing her diet to something like Royal Canin or Nutro as they are aimed at skin health. The best option is to have Bella examined since the rash is bothering her. This will figure out the cause the fastest and bring her relief sooner. If you cannot get to the veterinarian's office, you can wash the lesions with soap once a day and rinse well (don't wash her whole body, just those spots). Protect the areas from licking or scratching with an elizabethan collar. If they don't start looking better within about a week or if they get worse, have her examined by his veterinarian who may prescribe medications. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Unfortunately, you can’t tell the cause of the rash just by looks alone. It’s possible this is related to fleas in the environment or that this is an allergic reaction. This could also be related to hypothyroidism. I recommend to discuss treating him with a good flea product like Simparica with his veterinarian. If you must use an over-the-counter product, use Frontline. This is still a good product but there are some resistance with fleas. Make sure to protect the area from any licking or scratching with an Elizabethan collar. You can wash the area once a day and rinse it well. Start him on an omega-3 fatty acid supplement. If this does not start to look better within a week or if it starts to get worse, have him examined by the veterinarian. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is concerning as the wounds are large and extensive. I would be concerned that this could be some form of immune mediated disease or a reaction to something in the environment or medication or perhaps an infection of some sort. I recommend that you have Bella evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to check for these possibilities and treat accordingly. Diagnostics will likely include infectious disease testing and a skin biopsy. Good luck and have a great day!

Hi, I'm Dr. Johnson. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Bella! Based on your description I'm thinking Bella may have a hot spot (superficial skin infection) or either a yeast or bacterial skin infection. It likely would be uncomfortable when touched. Maybe posting a picture may make it more clear. But I think seeing your Veterinarian. If it is a hot spot or skin infection then they would like prescribe antibiotics, topical and maybe steroids. I wish you and Bella and the best!

Hello, and I'm sorry to hear about Bella's ongoing skin issues. I'm glad that you are feeding her a hypoallergenic diet. Ensure that it is a strict diet with no other treats, table scraps, or things she picks up on walks (easier said than done sometimes!), for at least 8-12 weeks. As far as the rash goes, she may need anti-inflammatory medications and/or antibiotics to help heal it. This is something your vet can prescribe. You can also bathe her a few times weekly with an antiseptic shampoo. Ensure that you leave the shampoo on for about 10 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water. This will help to prevent skin infections from flaring up again. Depending on her allergy profile, she may also benefit from omega 3 fish oil supplementation in her food, which can help strengthen the skin and coat. I hope this helps, and that Bella is feeling better soon!

This looks like local irritation or infection. You would need to have Belle physically examined by your veterinarian, though, for confirmation. In the meantime, keep the area clean and dry. You can use pet wipes or plain, unscented baby wipes to gently clean the area. Dry thoroughly afterwards. A small amount of plain cornstarch will work to keep the folds in her skin dry. An e-collar (cone) should be used to prevent further licking. This, along with cleaning, may be enough to allow healing, but if not then Belle will need to be seen by your vet. Monitor for lethargy, excessive urination, difficulty urinating or spread of the rash.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Bella. She appears to have a bad rash. This can be an allergic reaction to something she encountered in her walk or even the result of insect bites or stings. I would recommend bathing her with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner such as an oatmeal or fatty acid based formula. If her skin is not looking better by the morning, she will need to see her veterinarian. I hope this information helps!