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What's causing my dog's red, blotchy stomach rash and scratching?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Bulldog | Female | unspayed | 100 lbs

My dog has a rash on her stomach its red and blotchy and shes been scratching it alot

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 15th, 2017

Hello, sorry to hear about Cece. This could be consistent with a local bacterial infection. However, other causes may include things such as parasites, allergies, and ringworm. You should consider having your veterinarian look at the area rule out any of the causes for this rash. This may include obtaining a skin sample and fur for cytology and culture. In the interim, you can put on a shirt so that she does not lick or scratch it excessively as this can lead to worsening of the rash. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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