Why is my dog's skin red and itchy, and he's acting strange?

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My dog Shiloh is a 2 yr old male chihuahua mix. He is behaving out of the ordinary, sort of hiding instead of wanting to play and not wanting to be touched. Then a redness appeared around in ears. His snout has reddened and there is a red streak under his neck that i believe may have been cause by him excessively itching. I have checked his gums, but so far they appear normal. Is this an emergency? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 11 months old | 10 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Shilo. His skin appears very red and irritated. Has he been scratching at all? If so, he could have caused self trauma. He may be experiencing seasonal allergies or a reaction to something he came into contact with recently. While I do not think it is an emergency, he will need to see his veterinarian especially since he is not acting like himself. I suspect that he is uncomfortable. In the meantime, you can bathe him with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner such as an oatmeal or fatty acid based formula. This is will hopefully provide him with some relief.

Why is my dog's skin red and itchy, and he's acting strange?

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