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Diagnosing & Treating
a Dog Skin Rash


A dog skin rash can present itself at a random time for no particular reason.  Humans deal with skin issues constantly, and we have thousands of creams, rubs and medications to eliminate the issues.

There are many serious skin issues that our dogs can become afflicted with, but because of their thick coats, it’s slightly more difficult to diagnose the exact skin problem.

Dog skin rashes are just as common - let's dive into the details...

Characteristics Causes Natural Treatements

Characteristics of a Dog Skin Rash

A simple dog skin rashdog skin rash is comparable to a human skin rash in these ways:
  • We’re not always sure why it’s there
  • It can pop up on the skin within a matter of seconds
  • It can be very itchy and obnoxious
  • It can be cured quite easily with the right treatment
First, take a close look and the area you have noted to be a possible rash on your dog’s skin.  Does it look red, flakey and slightly swollen?  Has your dog been scratching it with his paws or nibbling on it with his teeth?  Did it just pop up within the last few hours without any sign of additional symptoms?

If you answered yes to all or most of those questions, the chances are quite good that your dog is dealing with a rash. 

The following symptoms are also sometimes present:
  • Itchy skin (most common symptom for a dog with a food allergy)
  • Chronic or recurrent ear infections
  • Hair loss
  • Excessive scratching
  • Hot spots
  • Skin infections (that respond to antibiotics but reoccur after they are discontinued)
  • Frequent bowel movements
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What Causes a Dog Skin Rash?

Dog skin rashes have several instigators.  Click these links for more details about each:
Drug allergies may also be the cause.  If your dog is taking medication, call your vet and ask whether it is safe to take them off for a few days so you can find out whether the drug is causing the problem.  

Finally, they could be caused by an injury to your dog's skin.

As always, it never hurts to schedule a quick visit to your veterinarian just to be sure!

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Natural Treatments for a Dog Skin Rash

If you are looking to provide your dog with some instant relief, here are a few natural remedies that will soothe the inflamed skin and reduce some of the itching:
  • Aloe Vera cream or gel - Aloe is natural healer that is used to treat various skin issues on humans and animals alike.  You can apply the aloe to the irritated skin either directly from the plant or in a gel/lotion form sold in stores.
  • Milk of Magnesia - this soothing substance has been founddog skin rash to benefit itchy, dry and irritated skin.  Just pour onto a cotton ball and apply to the skin of your dog.
  • Baking Soda - Mixing baking soda with water and applying it to the skin of your dog could be very beneficial instant relief from itching. 
Consider alternative therapies to avoid the negative side-effects of medication – skin rashes are only a minor side-effect among many more that are longer term and more severe.

Remember: Keep your dog from intense scratching, licking or biting of the skin spot.  This could cause bleeding and possibly infection…so don’t wait to provide some relief!

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Also see...

Dog Skin Conditions & Disorders

Dog Itchy Skin

Dog Skin Allergies


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