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My dog woke up with a red, itchy skin rash. What could be causing it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 years old | 55 lbs

My son's dog woke up like this last nigbe. What could it be?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 31st, 2017

This looks like a skin infection, possibly due to fleas or an allergy. It looks infected already so I would recommend taking him to the vet in order to get it treated, he will need an antibiotic course.

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