Dog Rash on Stomach

Hi Heather,
From your description of the rash on her lower stomach: it is red, in the shape of circles, and where she scratches, she scratches a lot. This is caused by a bacterial infection.

It is not contagious to humans or other dogs. There is not a simple cream or ointment to be applied, since dogs/puppies will lick their skin, therefore not allowing the cream or ointment to work. Basically, it is a matter of good hygiene, and correcting the imbalance that caused your puppy to be susceptible to the infection in the first place.

Diet, vaccinations, change in environment/emotions and/or surgery to be spayed are a few of the conditions that can cause it. Check this page on our site for more information: Dog Skin Conditions

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: The above should never replace the advice of your local veterinarian, as they have the ability to evaluate your dog in person.

Related Pages:
– Dog Skin Conditions,
– Dog Itchy Skin,
– Dog Skin Rash,
– Dog Skin Allergies,
– Ask a Vet Online Library – Dog Skin Rashes, Marks, Spots, Lesions & Patches (including itchy skin and mange) Section

I have a 1 year old Pekingese and she has a rash on her stomach. It was red now it’s turning black and in circles. What should I do?

Dear Anonymous,

Thanks for your question. I’m happy to help, but we only accept new questions from subscribers (the original question above was from a subscriber).
Please click here to sign up and submit your question and photos. I’ll then get back to you right away at the bottom of your newly created web page.
Dr. Carol Jean Tillman