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My German Shepherd has a spreading red rash. Is it allergies or infection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 6 days old | 45 lbs

Hello I have a German shepherd female that started with a red rash that looked like dry skin in her armpit. It has now spread to her stomach and backs of her legs. We thought it was an allergy but I am not sure now

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Answered By Oneal Bogan, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 8th, 2018

Hi there, It looks like Blair could be having an allergic reaction as you suspected and now she has a secondary bacterial infection. I would recommend you taking her into your vet for a skin test. They can find out what is causing the rash and also get her started on medications to clear it and make her comfortable. I hope that helps and thanks for using Pet Coach!

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