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Submitted by: Dr. Carol Jean Tillman

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<!-- top of comments submission --> <span style="clear:both;"> <div class="AdSenseBoxMid" id="mid_add"> <!-- ca-pub-8226274791574847/OPD-sbi-c2-template-CONTENT-midleft-300x250-wrap --> <script type='text/javascript'> GA_googleFillSlot("OPD-sbi-c2-template-CONTENT-midleft-300x250-wrap"); </script> </div> </span> Hi Chris, From the photo you sent of Boomer, the 'rash' appears to be raised welts. This would be more of an allergic reaction, not a bacterial infection. <!-- <span style="text-align:left; float:left; width:250px; margin: 5px 8px 5px 0;"> <script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-8226274791574847"; /* OPD-250x250-C2-comments-below-1st */ google_ad_slot = "2961209496"; google_ad_width = 250; google_ad_height = 250; //--> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </span> --> He may possibly have a food allergy, as you mentioned you had changed his diet. A contact allergy would cause him to have the welts along his underside, as you showed in the photo, so it would be to something he is laying on. Even a laundry detergent that is used to wash his bedding could produce an allergic reaction. Also, grass, weeds, fertilizer or pesticide that is on the grass outside can cause an allergic reaction. There have even been cases of dogs allergic to synthetic carpet. I do not think that the antibiotic would be effective. Certainly bathing him in a hypoallergenic shampoo, such as baby shampoo, one to two times per week would help to give him some relief topically. The Benedryl (an anti-histamine), might provide some relief, but has side effects of making him drowsy. There are many homeopathic remedies that would be effective, without side effects, but you need to find a veterinarian that practices homeopathy to choose the most effective remedy. Providing him with a diet that contains more moisture, such as a canned or raw diet, would be beneficial. Feeding him a simple "Dog Allergy" diet such as Dr. Pitcairn recommends in his Natural Health for Dogs and Cats book would be a start in the right direction. A 'hypo allergenic diet' would need to be fed for a minimum of 3-6 weeks before you would start to see an improvement. Tracking down the cause of the allergic reaction would also be a good idea. For example, did this start after a vaccination? There are other questions that might need to be answered, and a holistic veterinarian would be helpful so that he/she can also examine Boomer and give you more specific recommendations. To find a holistic veterinarian in your area click here: <a href="http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/animal-care-dog-holistic.html#Locate">find a holistic veterinarian in your area</a> Please keep us posted by coming back to this page and clicking the 'click here to add your own comments' link below. Take care, Dr. Carol Jean Tillman DISCLAIMER: This educational advice is based on the depth of your question and the picture you submitted. The above should never replace the advice of your local veterinarian, as they have the ability to evaluate your dog in person. <!-- bottom of dr. tillman comment - leave blank b/c 3rd google ad appears at bottom of c2 template -->

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