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Why does my dog have crusty hives on legs after night walk, no fleas?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Bulldog (duplicate) | Female | unspayed | 11 years and 8 months old | 60 lbs

My bulldog cross has come out in hives the day after I took her for walk at night and have gone crusty mainly on legs and head can you help I’ve checked for fleas no sign

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 2nd, 2018

Hi there and thank you for using PetCoach to address your concern. I would recommend reading the following article. If there is no improvement then I would have Cleo examined by a veterinarian so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. ( https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/benadryl/ )

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