Allergies? Fleas?

blossom · Aug 23, 2017

Hey guys! I've recently noticed my puppy (14ish weeks old) has a pretty crappy rash on his abomden, groin, armpits and inner thighs. It started with just a few spots, but yesterday I noticed I covered a lot more of his body.

He has an appointment on 9/2 with the vet for the last of his vaccines, but in concerned I need to treat him before then.

Also to note: he doesn't seem bothered by it much. He bites and scratches himself once in a while, but we haven't noticed any excessive itching, licking, or biting. Any help would be appreciated immensely!

Cbrugs · Aug 23, 2017

It could be an allergic reaction to something.

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2bullymama · Aug 23, 2017

They look to be from getting irritated. Wipe him with a cool wash cloth each time he comes in from being out... see if that helps

blossom · Aug 23, 2017

i'm thinking you guys might be right? this morning, it seems like it's gotten a lot better. the bigger bumps are still there, but all that red irritation is gone now.

i don't know much about flea bites, but i assume they last longer than a day??

Cbrugs · Aug 23, 2017

Another thing you can do for rashes is rub a little coconut oil on the area. Whenever Jax breaks out, I will usually wipe with Duoxo wipes or clean with diluted iodine and then rub a little bit of coconut oil on the area.

blossom · Aug 23, 2017

aghhhhh new update:

it's back, but there are a few that are larger now and the bigger ones seem pus-filled. And I just saw him biting and licking at his hind legs and feet &#55357;&#56877;

Cbrugs · Aug 23, 2017

blossom said:
aghhhhh new update:

it's back, but there are a few that are larger now and the bigger ones seem pus-filled. And I just saw him biting and licking at his hind legs and feet &#55357;&#56877;

It might be worth a vet visit.

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2bullymama · Aug 24, 2017

blossom said:
aghhhhh new update:

it's back, but there are a few that are larger now and the bigger ones seem pus-filled. And I just saw him biting and licking at his hind legs and feet &#55357;&#56877;

Yes... vet visit

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Alice Kable · Aug 24, 2017

It could be a fungus that is very contagious. Take him to the vet!

Jakeyjake · Aug 24, 2017

I agree to take him to the vet for a scraping. Could be mites.

blossom · Sep 4, 2017

final update: it ended up just being irritation from getting a few too many baths the week he kept getting into his poop. it has since mostly (95%) cleared up, he's been to the vet, and all is well!

2bullymama · Sep 5, 2017

blossom said:
final update: it ended up just being irritation from getting a few too many baths the week he kept getting into his poop. it has since mostly (95%) cleared up, he's been to the vet, and all is well!

Great news!

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