My German Shepherd has a bad rash. Does he need an urgent vet visit?

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! It looks like a skin infection. This is common in puppies. I would wash the area with a mild soap and water then dry the area well. If the rash is still there 24 hours later I would take her to a vet for oral antibiotics. Good luck and kisses to your pup!

Poor Jupiter! This rash could be caused by a contact allergy or a skin infection. She should see a vet for it, as the cause of it needs to be diagnosed in order for it to be treated properly. The vet can prescribe medication for it as well. I can give you a link to website that will help you find low cost clinics in your area if money is a concern. The cost of an office visit will vary by location and clinics within a specific location, so you can call vet clinics to inquire about their prices. I would have Jupiter seen by a vet tomorrow for this rash. Tonight, you can try giving her an Epsom salt bath as that may give her some temporary relief. to keep her from licking at it, I would put an Ecollar on her as well. I can give you a link to a website detailing how to make one at home. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 http://dogsaholic.com/care/homemade-dog-cone.html

You can try giving Poncho an oatmeal bath or an Epsom salt bath to see if that helps soothe his skin, but the best thing to do is take him into the vet in the morning. Typically rashes require medication to treat, and the vet can prescribe the correct medication to treat his rash. Best of luck.

Ouch, poor Pooch! This rash could be caused by fleas, mites, allergies, a skin infection, or a fungal infection. You need to take him into the vet to get the cause of the rash diagnosed so he can be treated correctly. I'd take him into the vet tomorrow. Best of luck.

Poor Teddy! It sounds like he is suffering from some severe allergies that is causing this persisting rash. I would take him into the vet for an exam. It sounds like he could use a strong medication to stop the rash, such as a steroid. I would take Teddy into the vet today or tomorrow during normal business hours.

It sounds like he has a bacterial skin infection. You could bathe him with a medicated dog shampoo and see if that helps but he may need an antibiotic and an anti-inflammatory to treat. Have him examined by a vet for treatment.

Poor pup! At this point, it's now time to see the vet. He sounds very uncomfortable, and he needs treatment to stop the itching. The vet can diagnose the cause, and can treat him for it. I'd take him into a vet tomorrow. Tonight, give him an oatmeal bath to see if that helps temporarily soothe his skin. Best of luck.

You can monitor the area and see if there is any improvement. These spots look more like a bacterial skin infection than a pure allergic reaction so it wouldn't be surprising if there is no improvement. If this is an infection it could stay the same or get worse. If by tomorrow there is no response it is unlikely to be an allergy and Chevy needs to be seen by his veterinarian for treatment.

It looks like it could be a mild skin infection. Ideally, a vet should check this out in case he'll need antibiotics or something else to clear it up but you can give him a bath with cool to lukewarm water and a mild, oatmeal-based pet shampoo to soothe his skin. Keep an eye on it and if it doesn't improve significantly in a few days, gets worse or he starts getting itchy all over, get him in to see your vet for an exam.

I am very sorry to hear about your pup's chronic issues. I think the major question we need to ask ourself is, "Why is this happening?" The main reasons for rashes and itching in dogs are flea allergies, food allergies, and atopic dermatitis. We always want to rule out the first two before considering the third, as it is much more difficult to deal with and assess. With that said, you should first make sure that you are using a good flea / tick preventative medication. Given the current skin issues, I would go with something oral or a collar in terms of formulation. If this helps clear things up, great new! In terms of food allergies, this requires a systematic and methodical approach in order to rule out one food type at a time. You will have to pick one protein to feed over the course of 6-8 week periods, and feed ONLY that protein. Any addition of anything else will throw off the food trial and would require it to start all over again. There are many different food out the