Why does my dog have a raw, greasy rash with yellow crust on her tail?

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My dog has a rash on/above her tail. She keeps trying to scratch and lick it. After observing I noticed it’s raw. It’s sort of greasy and has yellow crust on it. I’ve put her in a cone to avoid more irritation. I currently lost my job so I don’t have money to take her to the vet. Any help will be amazing. Even to pin point what it may be and if it’s a simple thing to cure. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 3 years and 6 months old | 22 lbs

Tomasz Wnuk · Accepted Answer

This could be beginning of flea allergy or problems with anal glands. The best way to approach it in this case, will be to get a good flea product, (ideally spot-on form) and apply on Daisy's neck . Please, keep the cone on as it is important that Daisy is not licking the sore area. You should bath the wound with disinfectant (ideally, containing chlorexidine) for 4-5 days. Anal glands can be emptied by an veterinary technician or experienced dog groomer - may be worth to get her anal glands checked too. If this doesn't help you will need to take Daisy to your local vet to get treatment.

Why does my dog have a raw, greasy rash with yellow crust on her tail?

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