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My chihuahua has a painful underarm rash. What can I give him?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | neutered | 3 years and 5 months old | 11 lbs

Hi my chihuahua has a rash under his arm that is causing him pain it just appeared yesterday. I know it looks like a simple rug rash but it is making him super up set. I can’t get him to eat or move ( I have had to Carry him around all day). Is there something I can give him to make him feel better. Thank you

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 2nd, 2020

There is nothing oral (over the counter) that you can give him. You can however, apply this topical hot spot treatment to see if it helps. https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/vetericyn-plus-hot-spot-antimicrobial-gel-for-dogs

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