My dog has itchy, oozing skin, hair loss, and swollen private areas.

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Patches of skin ozzing ,no hair in area. Also warts, seems itchy.. anus swollen, red and had much infection. Vagina somewhat swollen and red. Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Female | 9 years and 4 months old | 29 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

Oh dear, poor Sadie! Her skin issues coupled with the redness and swelling of her anus and vulva could be due to underlying allergies to fleas, food or the environment. I see that she has not been spayed, so it is also possible that her vulva is red and swollen if she is going into heat. The anus can be red and irritated from parasites or anal gland issues, as well. At this point, I recommend assuring that Sadie is receiving a high quality flea preventative (such as Nexgard, Bravecto or K9 Advantix II). You can try bathing her in a gentle oatmeal shampoo or antimicrobial shampoo, but she will likely need to go to her vet for an exam. The vet will be able to assess her changes and determine if a skin infection is present as a result of her ongoing itching. She may need to have a course of antibiotics and anti-itch medications to help resolve this issue. I hope that all goes well!

My dog has itchy, oozing skin, hair loss, and swollen private areas.

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