My dog on immunosuppressants has a red rash. Is it life-threatening?

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Hello, My pup mylo has been diagnosed with gme, and has been taking a lot of meds since. Atopica, leve,prednisone and mycrophniate. He just started having this rash about 1 week ago. Idk how to send a pic on here but I would if I could. Doesn't have hair I mm the rash but it's also very very red. As you know his treatments with the med is already expensive and he has an appt aug 14 to see his doctor. But I need to know if this is life threating to my pup. I'm super worried. Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 60 lbs

Jacqueline Nobles, DVM, DACVECC · Accepted Answer

Hello, The immunosuppression from the atopica, prednisone, and mycophenolate may have caused a bacterial or fungal skin infection. I have had more than one patient develop an infection while receiving multiple immunosuppressive drugs. I do not believe this is currently life threatening. However, if you begin to notice several affected areas with drainage and/or an odor, I would recommend following up with your veterinarian sooner.

My dog on immunosuppressants has a red rash. Is it life-threatening?

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