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My newly adopted dog has a non-itchy stomach rash. What can I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 65 lbs

So I recently adopted my dog from my coworker so she wouldn't have to take her to the animal shelter. Recently she has breaking out on and off on her stomach but today was the worse I've seen it. It doesnt itch because she is not scratching but I hate seeing her like this. Is there any medication or home remedies I could try I havent been able to put her on insurance since I just got her a few days ago. Please help any information will be helpful

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Answered By C. Rathjens, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 2nd, 2019

That looks quite uncomfortable. I'm surprised that she isn't super itchy. I don't see any obvious causes in the picture - such areas that make me suspicious of a bacterial or yeast infection. My top guesses be allergies (flea, food, environment, or even a contact allergy such as being allergic to your laundry detergent), with skin parasites or a superficial infection definitely possible. Since it's such a large area, it's going to be hard to apply an ointment - if you have a medicated bath for another dog (one that is for superficial infections) that may help. Wiping the area with witch hazel could calm in down. A mild (1%) hydrocortisone cream could also calm down the area. I would definitely recommend getting her to the vet as soon as possible. They are likely to need to do an exam saying she's in good health before she can be added to the insurance, and she's not going to qualify until her skin is better.

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