My puppy has a rash with pus-filled pimples. What's causing it?

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My 10 month old puppy Bowie keeps getting a skin irration in the northern territory of Australia might might it be? It looks like lots of pus filled pimples on a rash in the sensetive areas of his skin. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | 8 months and 14 days old | 50 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Poor Bowie! This is probably due to a severe allergy, although it could also be fleas or mites.  First of all, in order to rule out skin parasites, you will need to treat with a high quality flea treatment (advocate or advantage), then get him to the vet to perform a skin scrape - this might reveal an infection or a mite infestation.   Some medications can be given by the vet in order to repair the skin lesions and prevent infection (steroids and antibiotics). If all of the tests came back negative, the next step is to treat the allergy symptomatically and try discovering the cause of the allergy.    There is also a nice topical spray available, it's called Cortavance and you can get it at the vets.   Hopefully you will see some results after all this, if not you and your vet should consider starting on a long term allergy treatment.

My puppy has a rash with pus-filled pimples. What's causing it?

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