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My dog feels hot and has a rash. When should I take her to the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 2 years and 3 months old | 20 lbs

My dog feels hot and appears to have a rash. Do I need to take her in?

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 3rd, 2018

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. If you think Dakota is warmer than usual and has developed a rash, she may be having an allergic reaction to something. I would recommend having a veterinarian examine her so that the most appropriate diagnostic treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

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