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My dog has an itchy skin rash after being outside. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 4 months old | 45 lbs

So I took her out 2 days ago an now when I checked yesterday she has this idk what it is what should I use to make it go away she iches it alot?

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 15th, 2019

It looks like she has a dermatitis/skin infection. She should be examined by a vet for treatment. She may need an antibiotic, corticosteroid, anti-histamine, an other medications to treat the problem. You could also try some Vetricyn spray and see if that gives her some relief.

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