My dog's back legs and butt are red. Is it fleas or something else?

It's possible that Feli has been licking or scratching this area, causing these abrasions. This type of lesion can develop pretty quickly - even overnight. Some of the most common causes of itching include allergies and fleas. Make sure that she's regularly receiving a good quality flea preventive (Bravecto, Nexgard, Credelio and Simparica are all great prescription options, and K9 Advantix II is available over the counter). You can also give her a bath in a gentle oatmeal or baby shampoo in case there are any lingering allergens on her coat causing irritation. You certainly don't need to rush her to a vet for these lesions alone, but if they get worse or spread, then you should take her to get checked out. When dogs scratch, they can damage the protective skin barrier, which can make them susceptible to developing skin infections. I hope that she's on the mend soon!

It looks like she could have a skin infection and/or an allergic dermatitis. You could clean the area with a wound wash and see if it continues to improve. Otherwise, she should be examined by a vet for treatment. She may need an antibiotic, antihistamine, or a corticosteroid to help treat.

Hello there! These could be flea bites for sure, although less likely if he is on a preventative, especially if it is the type of preventative that kills adult fleas, as well as stopping fleas from reproducing. This could be many other types of rash, as well, though, such as a bacterial rash, or even a form a bruising which occurs when the blood platelets are low. It is always a good idea to get a check up done with your vet, to be sure that there is nothing to worry about! Best of luck!

This is probably caused by an allergic reaction. first of all make sure you de-flea Ellie regularly every month with a high quality spot on (ex. Advantage) as fleas are by far the most common reason for these reactions. If the fleas are not the problem, it could be an allergic reaction to food or an environmental factor. this is more complicated to treat and will sometimes require medications such as Steroids, anti histamines or Cytopoint in order to stop the allergy.

Red skin can be caused by several things including parasites, allergies to something in the environment, food allergy, contact allergies or endocrine disease. Each one of these problems is detected and addressed differently and I recommend to discuss with your veterinarian which one to start hunting down first. Parasites are often ruled out with an oral medication like Simparica or a skin scrape. Food allergy is best ruled out with a diet trial using a hydrolyzed protein. Endocrine diseases are detected with blood work. Environmental allergies are a little more difficult to detect but a response to therapy or a blood test can give an indication. Contact allergies are addressed by keeping pets away from things they are allergic to. Once you figure out and address the underlying cause, the redness should not come back. There are a couple things you can do at home and they can help but they may not address the underlying cause. 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 his diet to something like Royal Canin or Nutro as they are aimed at skin health. Also protect the area from trauma by having Luka wear an elizabethan collar if needed. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Hello, sorry to hear about Peanut. The area appears red with hair loss likely from him biting/chewing at it. Potential causes for this may include a local allergy with development of a secondary hotspot, he may be very itchy from flea allergy dermatitis, or he could have a primary skin infection with bacteria, yeast, or even parasites. I would recommend having his veterinarian examine that portion of his lower back to determine if this is most likely associated with allergies or an infection which will then direct this treatment suggestions. In the interim make sure he is not licking or scratching at the area incessantly. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It looks like M has a skin infection. It is likely an allergy to the flea bite. A flea bath will kill the fleas for 24 hours but it is not an ideal long term resolution. She needs an oral or topical flea prevention every 30 days. You should treat all the pets in the home. She well need to see a vet for oral antibiotics and possible steroids to relieve the allergy. Good luck and kisses to M!