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How to treat dog's red, pus-filled rash in armpit and thigh?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 2 years and 5 months old | 54 lbs

My dog has a rash in her armpit region and inner thigh they some spots appear to be red with a pus pocket in the middle

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 14th, 2017

Hi there and thank you for using Pet Coach to address your concern! It appears as if Gemma may have a skin infection, especially if you are seeing pus in some of the red bumps. I would recommend the following: 1. Douxo PS chlorhexidine combination shampoo and bathe twice weekly until resolved 2. Essential 6 spot on by Dermoscent 3. Malacetic conditioning spray and apply this to the affected area 2-3 times per day If there is no improvement after using the above or the skin condition becomes much worse, I would have a veterinarian examine this so that the most appropriate treatment can be recommended and further testing be performed if needed. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I am also available via consultation if needed.

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