My dog has an itchy rash. What can I apply at home to stop it?

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My dog has some sort of rash - black lesion on his lower back & tail. See attached picture. The redness is from him scratching - licking. I lost my job several months ago and cannot afford a Vet visit. He has had all his shots and on Advantics feel n tick - plus heart worm meds. Is there a lotion I can apply to help with the itching? Thank you, ~ Susan. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 12 years and 3 months old | 22 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi Susan. This really looks like a flea allergy. I know you have him on Advantix but it may not be working well for him anymore. Keep that in mind. You may want to consider switching to a different product. For now you need to get an E-collar on him to stop the licking and scratching. If you don't, no matter what you apply to that area, it won't heal with him licking/scratching at it. I suggest you try this Vetericyn spray product 3-4 times per day. If after about 5 days it is not getting better then you will need to have a vet look at him. Hope this helps! ( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/vetericyn-plus-hot-spot-antimicrobial-gel-for-dogs ) ( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/well-and-good-e-collar )

My dog has an itchy rash. What can I apply at home to stop it?

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