My dog has a patchy rash, autoimmune history. Should she take steroids?

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My dog has developed a patchy bruise like rash on her belly chest and inside legs. She had autoimmune disease last year and treated with steroids. Should I put her back on steroids? Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Female | spayed | 9 years and 10 months old | 20 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Pet Coach to address your concern. If she has had history of an immune mediated disease such as immune mediated hemolytic anemia, I would get her in to see your veterinarian as soon as possible to check her lab values and see if this disease has returned. I would want to see what her red blood cells and platelet numbers look like. She may need to go back on immunosuppressants to stop the disease from progressing any further. The bruising on the abdomen has be concerned that she has a bleeding disorder. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.

My dog has a patchy rash, autoimmune history. Should she take steroids?

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