Dog With Red Sore Spots That Turn Into Scabs?
My 1.5 year old lab has red sore spots that turn into scabs on his belly. He has had them for a while, but they never seemed serious or a problem. He had skin issues about a year ago when he was just a puppy. I put him on premium food and it went away, but he has always been a bit itchy I believe, and it is not fleas. I’m wondering if it’s allergies or if it’s serious that I need to go to the vet. Last time I took him to the vet she acted like I was stupid because I brought him in because he was itching a lot. She had asked me if I ever owned a dog, which I have when living with my parents. I’m a 21 year old college student and this is my first dog that is mine and I make all the decisions for. So I want to know if this is serious enough to go to the vet.
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Filed under: Flea Allergies In Dogs
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I would say it allergies! Allergies can really start showing at 1 /12 TO 2 years old! Neither of my dog show any until 2 and they keep getting worse so I did allergy testing and my female has allergies to just about everything out side including GRASS! So we started her on allergy shots! My male is mainly food allergies my female also has food allergies she can’t have anything that has chicken init my make can’t have any grains!
I would start with food and see what happens! You said that you put him on a premium food! Can I ask what food?
Ok well this is what I suggest doing change him to a grain free food!
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At first I was shocked by the price but after feeding these food I have found they are cheaper then the cheaper foods! Both of my dogs are 95lb ad I only have to feed them 2 cups a day! At first I felt guilty that I was feed them so much less food I would feed them more and they both put on 10lb in less then a month! So I cut back down to 2 cups and they are maintaining there weights! I pay $60 for a bag of there food but it lasts 3 times longer! I was buying 2 to 3 bags a month of the old stuff at $30 a bag!
If you are sure that your dog is protected against fleas and their bites, there is a medication called Sulfadene made by Hartz that you can find at your supermarket in the pet aisle. It is for “hot spots”, and I used it for years on my dogs. I understand that some dogs are allergic; so do a test patch first.
This sounds like what are called Hot Spots. I would take him to the vet and tell them what is going on. You can also change vets if you have be rudely treated by your previous vet. Good Luck.
Take him to the vet! Could be mange… or it could be allergies… either way, get him checked out ASAP.
If you feel that the vet treated you in that way then I would find another vet if you can as that was unnecessary.
Your dog does sound to have “hot spots”. Some are easily treated by clipping away some of the fur from the area to let air get to it and using a mild antiseptic to clean it (I use Hibiscrub supplied by the vet). They can however become a bit nasty and infected in which case they often need antibiotics to get rid of them.
Either way you need to let the vet have a look just to be sure.
My lab had the SAME problem. The vet said it was either flea bite dermatitis or just plain allergies just like we get. Labs are bad about that. There is no way to get rid of it permenantly, but you can go to the vet, you shouldn’t have to take your dog. I never have. Tell them you need half and half spray. It is Gentamicin/Miconazole spray. It works wonders when there’s a flare up! It’s also good for ear infections, hot spots, or any kind of skin condition. It cost $16.50 at my vet. The price is very reasonable. And very much worth it!