Why does my golden retriever have a black crusty rash at tail base?

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I've seen skin infections on my golden retriever before which generally appear under his thick coat as a red ring and have a flaking. But now I'm seeing a dark black kind of crusty rash at the base of his tail unlike any rash we've other ever seen before. And it's not quite a scab it kind of flakes off weird in these perfect little tiny sticks. Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | neutered | 11 years and 1 month old | 77.4 lbs

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thanks for posting! That tail looks very raw! It is hard to say exactly what the cause of Hunter's skin/ hair condition may be without examining Hunter first, but I can offer some possibilities. Skin irritations around the tail base are a signal of a flea allergy. It only takes one flea to induce a flea allergy! If Hunter is not on any flea preventative monthly, then this could be the culprit. It could also be a bacterial or yeast infection. our veterinarian can diagnose these potential conditions with a few simple skin tests. I would recommend Hunter visit his vet soon to have the possibilities above ruled out. He may need flea preventative/treatment as well as an anti-inflammatory and antibiotics/anti fungals. Best to you and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Why does my golden retriever have a black crusty rash at tail base?

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