Why does my pit bull have a recurring itchy rash and weepy sores?

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My pit bull has this rash that flares up from time to time. We have caught her licking this area a couple times and so we bought hot spot spray but it doesn’t ever go away. Could this be a serious skin condition? We just noticed that now she has a weepy new sore/rash under her armpit (last pic) Also we haven’t changed her diet recently so we don’t believe it’s related to that...the only thing we are putting on it is coconut oil right now. Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 70 lbs

Makenzie Kurth, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using PetCoach! This is pretty classic for good old allergies. Pit bulls are notorious for having environmental allergies. You can start by trying some Benedryl (see link below), omega 3 fatty acids (about 2,000 mg fish oil per day) and Duoxo Calm shampoo. This combo seems to work well for dogs with mild-moderate, occasional allergies. Unfortunately, many of my pitties with allergies end up needing temeril - P, apoquel, cytopoint, or other medications to control their itching. If you’re not seeing improvement in 1 week (or if worsening at any time) head to your vet for more immediate/stronger relief. https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/benadryl/ Best of luck to you and Rosie!

Why does my pit bull have a recurring itchy rash and weepy sores?

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