My dog has a rash that's getting worse. Should I take him to the vet?

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My pup has a rash that I'm concerned about. It was a minor rash about a month ago and just this past week has it gotten a bit more noticable. Is it something I should be concerned about? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 20 lbs

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for your post. It is hard to say exactly what the cause of Blitz's rash may be due to without examining Buster first, but I can offer some possibilities and next steps. Some possibilities may include a fungal infection, bacterial infection, mites, a food or environmental allergy. Your veterinarian can diagnose these potential conditions with a fungal culture, skin scraping, and/or an allergy screening. I would recommend Blitz visit his vet soon to get a definitive diagnosis so the most appropriate treatment can be prescribed. Best to you and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

My dog has a rash that's getting worse. Should I take him to the vet?

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