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My dog's allergies cause red spots. Meds failed, what's next?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 1 year and 10 months old | 50 lbs

My dog has red spots on his stomach and legs what is a home remedy I can treat the allergy? Bc she has had allergy problems Since she was young and medication was not helping

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Answered By Sarah Derksen, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 30th, 2017

There isn't a home remedy. If she has had allergy problems since she was even younger then now, it suggests an allergy to her food. It is most likely the protein and most commonly beef or chicken, I would recommend talking to your veterinarian about a limited ingredient or hydrolyzed prescription diet trial. You can talk to your veterinarian about other medications options as well if one didn't work as there are many. In the meantime, get some pet oatmeal shampoo and soak her lathered for 10-15 min this evening. You can also try a mild hydrocortisone cream on red spots for the night as well.

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