My dog has a rash for weeks. Is it food allergies or a skin infection?

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My dog as had a rash for about 3 weeks and not to sure what could cause it.We were feeding him BLUE Life Protection Formula® Large Breed Adult Dog Food - Chicken & Brown Rice I am attaching a picture so you can see what I am talking about. Pet's info: Dog | Bernese Mountain Dog | Male | unneutered | 60 lbs

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

It looks like he could have a skin infection and/or an allergic dermatitis. You could bathe him with antibacterial dog shampoo and see if that helps. Otherwise, have him examined by a vet for treatment. He might need an antibiotic, anti-histamine, corticosteroid, and/or other medications to treat.

My dog has a rash for weeks. Is it food allergies or a skin infection?

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