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My dog has a skin rash. What are the causes and how can I treat it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 1 year and 5 months old | 80 lbs

I am trying to figure out what this rash is on my dogs skin?

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 5th, 2020

It looks like he has a skin infection. You could bathe him with an antibacterial dog shampoo but he will likely need an oral antibiotic to treat the infection. Call your vet and schedule an appointment for treatment.

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