My dog has a rash under her neck. Is it from her flea collar?

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I have a Boston Terrier that recently developed a rash under the face just below neck line. She is not scratching at the area. Using Seresto flea collar. On Royal Canin Urinary SO. Bathed weekly with either Furminator or Buddy Wash rosemary&mint . Not out side dog but does get exercised and walked outside for 30-40 minutes daily. Thank you for your answer/help. Pet's info: Dog | Boston Terrier | Female | 1 year and 8 months old | 21 lbs

David Darvishian · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about Macy. Not sure how long the Seresto flea collar has been on but it could be some local irritation from the collar. Other possibilities include a bacterial skin infection, trauma from scratching, fungal infection, mites, an internal organ problem, among many other things. If the condition worsens, persists, spreads, or is really itchy I would advise letting your vet take a look at Macy. They can get a detailed history, do a thorough exam, and then advise some tests if needed. Skin tests include skin scrape, woods lamp exam, fungal culture, skin cytology, etc. If they felt like this problem was due to an internal organ problem, they may advise some tests which could include fecal/blood/urine tests and maybe even some x-rays. Your vet can decide whether the Seresto collar is involved or not. If it is, I would report this to Bayer Animal Health or have your vet report it. Good luck with Macy.

My dog has a rash under her neck. Is it from her flea collar?

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