What's causing my dog's weepy, crusted, raw, and sensitive neck rash?

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My dog has this rash that is weepy and now crusted over on her neck. It's sensitive to touch as well When I first notice it the rash was raw and a little bloody! What is this. Pet's info: Dog | American Bulldog | Female | spayed | 53 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Dahlia! That area definitely looks quite raw and sore. There are a few different things that can cause skin rashes and crusty areas like this. The most common possibilities would include allergies (food allergies, or an allergy to something in the environment), a bacterial or fungal skin infection, or skin mites (mange). Treatment will depend on what the underlying problem is, so I would recommend taking her to the vet for an exam as soon as you are able to. He/she can do some simple skin tests to help determine what's wrong and get her started on appropriate treatment. In the meantime, you can try bathing the affected area with an aloe and oatmeal dog shampoo - this will probably not do much to treat the underlying problem, but may help to remove some of the crusty discharge and soothe her skin until you are able to see the vet.

What's causing my dog's weepy, crusted, raw, and sensitive neck rash?

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