Help! My dog has red rashes on his paws, legs, and butt. What's wrong?

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My dog is red and rash area in his paws and legs and butt. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 11 months and 16 days old | 80 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Poor Riggley! It's a good idea to schedule a vet visit since redness and rashes can be caused by a number of things including parasites, allergic reactions, yeast or fungal infections, hot spots and more. Treatment varies on the cause and may include topical medications, shampoos, or oral meds to help. Until you can get to your vet, keeping the affected areas clean and dry can help reduce irritation. Over the counter antihistamines such as benadryl may also help. It's also a good idea to not let Riggley lick or chew the spots with an Elizabethan (cone) collar as licking can introduce bacteria and lead to infection.

Help! My dog has red rashes on his paws, legs, and butt. What's wrong?

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