My dog has a rash. What can I do at home before seeing a vet?

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Is there anything I can do at home to treat my dogs rash? It seems to bother him and has started to bite his groin more often. The spot on his face just showed up but he has been scratching at his left ear more than usual. I am open to taking him to the vet if necessary but would prefer to save a trip and money if possible. Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Male | neutered | 8 months and 17 days old | 65 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

If this rash has been present for more than a week or two I’d recommend seeing your vet. It looks like it could be a skin infection, which would usually be secondary to something like allergies. I’d recommend making sure Luca is on a good flea preventative and then you could try bathing with a shampoo containing chlorhexidine every other day for about 3 treatments. If it’s not clearing up he should see a vet - oral medication might be necessary.

My dog has a rash. What can I do at home before seeing a vet?

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