Small Red Marks on My Dog's Stomach and Groin

by Jenny
(USA)

Eddie's Stomach

I have a 10 year old Jack Russel Terrier. About 2 weeks ago I started seeing small red marks on is stomach and groin area. He's been licking at them as well. Now they seem to have scabs over them and they still annoy him. They are also on his legs.

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Do you think it's a food allergy?

Recently I've let him lick some butter thinking it might help his coat.

Oh, and he has had some diarrhea. When I take him to the park, he poops one good poop, then the rest of the time he has diarrhea. What could be causing that?

Thanks very much,
Jenny

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My Online Vet Response to small red marks on Dog's stomach and groin
by: Dr. Carol Jean Tillman

Hi Jenny,
Eddie may have a dog food allergy. From the photo you sent it looks like he has hair loss, with some pimples and scabs on his abdomen, and food allergy will cause him to itch. Many proteins, including eggs and whey protein (in dairy products) can cause allergies. Look in the left column under Illness/Remedies and click on Skin Conditions, then scroll down to food allergies.
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Dairy products, including butter, are not good for his skin. And dairy products will cause loose stool in dogs. Start with a stool sample to check him for parasites, then improve his diet,(see above), this will avoid allergies, diarrhea, and improve his health. I would also advise a total blood panel to check for underlying problems that may make his skin more susceptible to allergies, hair loss and scabs. Problems such as hypothyroidism, Cushing's Disease, and diabetes can be detected on a blood test.

I would advise finding a holistic veterinarian to guide you. Look under Health/Wellness and click on Alternative Care, then scroll down to find a holistic vet in your area.

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

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Small marks on dogs stomach
by: Jenny

Hi Doctor,

I agree with you on everything except the hair loss. He has always had very thin hair on his underside, and I haven't noticed that changing.

I've only noticed the red marks/scabs. I will stop feeding him dairy and will do as you advised.

Thank you,
Jenny

My Online Vet Response to small red marks on Dog's Stomach and Groin
by: Dr. Carol Jean Tillman

Hi Jenny,

You are very welcome. Perhaps with help from a holistic vet, improved diet and supplements he may start growing hair on his abdomen!

Keep us posted!
Dr. Tillman

Small marks on dogs stomach
by: Jenny

Hi Dr. T.

Just wanted to give you an update on Eddie. His symptoms got worse so we took him to a vet and he has a staph infection. The vet gave him some antibiotic's and cream and he is doing much better now. Thanks for you help. Jenny

My Online Vet Response for Red Marks on Dog's Stomach and Groin
by: Dr. Carol Jean Tillman

You are very welcome Jenny. Thank you for the update.
Dr. Tillman

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