My dog has a rash, fur loss, and is licking his anal area. Help!

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9 yr shiba grain free diet. Hyperpigmentation on tail anus and crotch. Protruding anus. He is visibly uncomfortable biting and licking his tail and anus. Red rashy ring around anus and tail with furloss. Have treated with cephalexin and antihistamines. Novolexin has been used. Its a reoccurring issue. Very mild right now but was horrible in dec. Had no fur on hind quarter. What do i do? Pet's info: Dog | Shiba Inu | Male | unneutered | 8 years and 6 months old | 23 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. I suspect that Jackson is suffering from an allergy (environmental, dietary or immune mediated). I would recommend starting him on a food such as Royal Canin Ultamino (prescription required) and feed this for at least 4 weeks to see if this makes a difference. I would also consider the below products (which can be found online quite easily) to see if they help reduce the skin problem you are seeing. He may have a condition known as atopic dermatitis and may require a medication such as cyclosporine or cytopoint to reduce the symptoms. I would discuss these two medications with your veterinarian if the food is not working. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further. 1. Douxo PS Chlorhexidine combination and bathe twice weekly until resolved 2. Douxo PS mousse and apply once daily until resolved 3. Malacetic conditioning spray and apply to the affected area twice daily until resolved 4. Essential 6 spot on by Dermoscent 5. Welactin omega 3 fish oil capsules for dogs

My dog has a rash, fur loss, and is licking his anal area. Help!

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