Why does my Chihuahua have a red, moldy rash with black dots?

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Bella. This looks like puppy pyoderma, which is a skin infection that can be common in puppies. This is because their skin is extra sensitive. I would take her the vet. The vet can confirm she does have puppy pyoderma, and can prescribe medication to treat it. I hope this helps!

You will need to take your dog to a veterinarian for a skin exam. Your dog could be suffering from an allergy, mites, fleas, a bacterial or fungal infection. Each of these requires a different treatment, so it is important to find out what is causing the the rash. Your vet will do a thorough exam and maybe a skin scrape. He will then discuss the options with you and then prescribe medications, possibly give an injection to stop the itching, if your dog is itching.

It could be ringworm but it could also be a bacterial infection. you will need to bring her to the vet in order to perform a ringworm test, if she is positive she will need an antifungal treatment course (ringworm is a fungal infection), if it's a bacterial infection she will need a course of antibiotics.

Poor Chica! This could be caused by a number of different things. Some common possibilities would include a localized bacterial or fungal skin infection, an allergy, or even an inflammatory reaction to an insect bite or something similar. Treatment will depend on what the underlying problem is, so it would be best to have this checked by your vet when you are able to. He/she can do some simple skin tests to help diagnose the problem and get her started on appropriate treatment.

These symptoms can be from a yeast infection of the skin. I suggest you try to use this medicated shampoo on her. Lather the shampoo, let it sit on her for 10 minutes and then rinse. In between baths you can use this medicated mousse. I recommend you bathe her twice a week. ( https://www.allivet.com/p-6692-douxo-chlorhexidine-shampoo-for-dogs-and-cats.aspx?SearchTerm=chlorhex+Auto ) ( https://www.allivet.com/p-6673-douxo-chlorhexidine-climbazole-mousse-for-dogs-and-cats-68-oz.aspx )

Without a physical exam it is difficult to say but possibilities include infection, dirt or dry skin. Wash her using a pet approved shampoo. Monitor for redness, itchiness or odor. If it doesn't resolve, see your vet for an exam.

Hello an thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. The skin does not look infected, I suspect the excessive itching and redness is related to an allergy. You should try and bath Diamond in an oatmeal soothing shampoo for dogs (the shampoos are available over-the-counter at pet shops, local vets or online). However, if it does not help and Diamond keeps licking herself, you will have to take her to your local vets to get anti-allergic treatment in form of injections or tablets.