My dog is scratching her rear raw. How do I stop the itching and heal?

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  Answered By Emily, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on

  This is a typical pattern for fleas but anal gland issues can cause these signs as well. With the biting Maya has caused a secondary bacterial skin infection which is also contributions to get itch I suspect. Sometimes an oatmeal shampoo bath helps. However if her underlying issue is either fleas or anal gland issues this problem will recur. I recommend having your veterinarian make sure neither of those are going on so you don't waste your time doing only baths and delay full treatement for this problem.

  

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  Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

  Veterinarian

  Published on June 29th, 2017

  It sounds like your dog may be suffering from a form of dermatitis likely related to allergy. Unfortunately this is not something you can treat at home. She will likely need antibiotics and steroids to settle the skin. A visit to the vets would be the best option.

  

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  Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

  Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

  Published on May 13th, 2018

  Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is possibly due to allergies. It really comes down to figuring out what is causing her allergies so that they can be treated or the specific allergen avoided. A secondary infection is likely and also needs to be addressed. There are many things that can cause allergies though in most cases they can be broken down into 3 big categories: flea, food and environmental allergies. Allergies are usually worked up in a stepwise fashion starting with flea allergies as this is the easiest and cheapest to take care of. If not on a flea preventative, then it would be a good idea to get started on one. If already on one then it would be a good idea to change to something else (there are many new products out in the market). If not improved in 1-3 months then it is time to move on and check for food allergies by switching to a novel diet (new protein and new carbohydrate). If that does not seem to be the issue then you are left out having to check for environmental allergies which require blood and/or skin tests. Allergies can be very frustrating to deal with at first but so rewarding at the end when we are able to treat them effectively!

  

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  Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

  Veterinarian

  Published on January 9th, 2017

  This isn't normal, and I would have Lucy seen by a vet. She could have allergies that are causing to scratch there a lot. She should also have fleas or mites causing the scratching. If she isn't up to date on her flea treatment, she will need a spot on treatment such as Advantage or Revolution. You will need to disinfect the environment as well. If she is up to date on his flea treatment, I recommend taking hier into the vet for an exam tomorrow. The vet can do blood tests and skin scrapings to diagnose allergies or mites. Once the cause of the itching is found, the vet can prescribe the appropriate treatment.

  

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