Are my dog's smelly red lumps and rash contagious to other dogs?

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Drk red swollen pustual lumps around anus n vagina n possibly mouth from licking area. Also rash look whole area between legs. Very smelly, doesn't appear very itchy. Worried it spread to other dogs mouth by licking area. Pet's info: Dog | Shar Pei | Female | unspayed | 12 years and 7 months old | 50 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Pustules and a foul odor are a sign of infection, which could have been caused by fleas, allergies, mange, ringworm, heat rash, or excessive skin folds. Depending on the cause of the infection and the bacteria produced, it is possibly contagious. I recommend that Flippy see a vet as soon as possible. While you are waiting to go to the vet, you can use a calming, antibacterial pet shampoo like Dechra MalAcetic Ultra Shampoo, and make sure to dry gently but thoroughly in any skin folds.

Are my dog's smelly red lumps and rash contagious to other dogs?

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