My dog's skin is peeling with rash and hair loss. What can I do?

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My dog is getting a rash and it makes her lose her hair and her skin is starting to come off what can i do to heal her? I do not know what to do and i wanna help her get better, would the oil from a car be a good thing or no because that is what i hear from others. Please help thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Jingles! No, please don't put motor oil on her skin - this will not help the problem, and may make things worse. A rash with hair loss like this could be caused by a number of different things. The most common possibilities would include allergies (food allergies, or an allergy to something in the environment), fleas, a bacterial or fungal skin infection, or skin mites (mange). Treatment will depend on what the underlying problem is, so it's important to get a diagnosis first. I would recommend taking Jingles to the vet tomorrow for an exam. He/she can do some simple skin testing to help determine what is causing the rash and get her started on appropriate medication to treat the problem.

My dog's skin is peeling with rash and hair loss. What can I do?

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