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My rescued dog has red, irritated skin. Is it allergies or infection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 45 lbs

I rescued a dog who looked like she had been badly attacked by another. It appeared she was covered in bite marks. As time passed they began to look red and irritated. So maybe they aren’t bite marks. Maybe an infection I’m not sure please help!

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 9th, 2019

I would recommend taking Blue to a veterinarian. It looks like scars from the picture but if her skin is turning red then the redness can be allergies. It looks almost like she has hives but the picture is not too great in showing that. I would recommend a veterinarian immediately if she has bumps (hives). Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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