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Is my dog's rash, discoloration, and paw licking due to allergies?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Bichon Frise | Male | neutered | 27 lbs

My dog is a poodle and he has like a rash on his body and discoloration under his armpits , and he's always licking his paw.

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on November 30th, 2016

This is possibly allergic skin disease which causes inflammation and itching which commonly becomes infected. Your vet may want to test for complicating factors such as infections and mites before prescribing antiinflammatory/antiallergy medications

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