My dog has a rash in his inner hind leg creases, what should I do?

Oh I see what you mean! This could be from an allergic reaction or a skin infection. Without seeing Buddy in person, I can't say for certain what is going on. I'd have him seen by a vet in the morning to have this diagnosed and treated.

If those things have not worked to ease the rash then Krunk may need stronger medications (i.e. steroids or immunomodulator drugs like Apoquel- highly recommended) from your vet. Food allergies typically develop over time and occur with pets that have been fed the same food for their entire life. Here is a website article that discusses food allergies and also canine allergic dermatitis in general and what is typically needed to work-up and treat pets with this condition. http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1535 Also Benadryl is only effective if the pets allergies are mild and only helps reduce itching in less than 50% of pets.

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I suspect these sores are from the skin rubbing against abdominal wall when Tucker is walking. It does happen to some dogs, particularly during warm months. Please, get a baby diaper rash cream or ointment and use it twice a day for 6-7 days. Make sure that you get a fragrance free one without vitamins or supplements (most of baby rash products are like that). If that doesn't help you will have to take Tucker to your vet to get a cream with an anti-inflammatory agent.

Hi, it looks like Buddy has inflammation of the skin, possibly secondary to an allergy . He might also have a secondary bacterial infection. It would be best to have him checked over so that he can have some medications to help his skin settle. Hope this helps and that Buddy gets better soon !

Lesions like this are commonly bacterial and less commonly ringworm (which humans can get). Sometimes they are a problem by themselves but if they occur frequently or seem like they never go away fully, it can indicate and environmental or food allergy. Of the two allergies, environmental is the more common. You can wash those lesions every day. Once it is dry you can apply the salve as long as it is safe for pets, or coconut oil. Only a small amount is needed and you should rub it in well. Make sure Lambeau does not lick it as this could make it worse and ingesting those products may upset his stomach. If he doesn’t get better within a week, I recommend to have him seen by his veterinarian. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Hi, and thanks for your question. This could be due to an allergy, although it could also be infection or mites. First of all, in order to rule out skin parasites, you will need to ask the vet to perform a skin scrape - this might reveal an infection or a mite infestation. If all of those came back negative, the next step is to treat the allergy symptomatically and try to discover the cause of the allergy. Three main type of allergies are usually affecting pets: food allergies, flea and parasite related ones and environmental type (allergens coming from trees, pollens, dust etc etc). Some medications can be given by the vet in order to repair any possible skin lesions (like steroids and antibiotics). The following products can be found online and can be tried as a first line approach: Douxo PS Calm shampoo, Essential 6 spot on by dermoscent, Krillex Krill oil chews. Hope this answer was helpful, but 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. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

Hi, and thanks for your question. Even though a picture would help to understand better the underlying cause, This presentation could be due to a trauma or localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria). Allergies are possible as well (also considering the recent ear problem). A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection may be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any licking. Hope this answer was helpful, but 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. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!