Why does my senior Pomeranian have an itchy rash and corn chip smell?

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Roxy is a female Pomeranian who is 10 years old, she has a raised red rash on her back and on her belly it is patchy . She has been digging and bitting at it and has caused bruising . I use a shampoo the vet gave me and rinse twice but after a couple of days it looks like she never had a bath and she smells like corn chips. Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Female | spayed | 10 years and 5 months old | 8.4 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

While the baths do help, I am afraid that is a skin infection at this point, likely yeast and bacterial. Generally you will need to see a vet for a sample for the correct medication. They may also discuss blood work to check the thyroid and check for Cushings disease as these can predispose them to the skin infections. It is best to give another bath and apply cortisone cream to the bad spots until you can get her seen by a vet

Why does my senior Pomeranian have an itchy rash and corn chip smell?

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