Question by hooru: my dog has a scabby rash that bleeds when you pick it?
It started out on his back and chest 4 months ago. We took him to the vet in September and she gave him a shot of cortisone and antibiotic. It got better for two weeks. Now it is all over his body and back with a vengeance. He scratches all the time till it bleeds. He has a peculiar smell. have been bathing him in hydrocortisone shampoo for dogs 4 times a week and use tea tree oil spray every day.
Any ideas on what it is? We had him on lamb and rice formula for 6 weeks to rule out food allergy.

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Answer by Heather
im not a vet but i think your dog has skin cancer

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Question by Keely Sutherland: My puppy has weird, red, inflamed, scabby bumps on her legs/around neck. She is flea treated, what’s wrong?
I have a 5 month old Shepherd mix puppy (German/Aussie/Collie we don’t really know). She lives indoors mostly, is vaccinated, and has been flea treated/heartworm treated. So that’s why I can’t figure out what these scabby red bumps on her skin are! they vary in size from very small to the size of a pencil eraser. They are inflamed and red with little scabs over the top of some. They are only located on the backs of her legs (mostly hind) and behind her ears (around her neck).

She constantly itches and bites at her self. Our vet tested her for some puppy dermafungus type bug and she tested negative and they even gave us medication just in case along with flea medicine. She’s completed both treatments for about a month and is still itching!

We switched her to an organic, avocado dog food that is supposed to help with skin allergies/dry itchy skin, and we bought her special hot-spot shampoo and oatmeal conditioner. This has helped SLIGHTLY, but just in keeping her from itching so much… she still has the bumps!

Has anyone had a similar experience? Or any other suggestions? She’s been to the vet almost once or twice a month for the past 3 months we’ve had her and has always had a clean bill of health. Can you put cortizone on them or would getting her a shot of cortizon at the vet help?

Please share your experience or advice, I just feel so bad that she’s always so itchy.. she’s just a puppy she shouldn’t have to worry about that! Thanks!

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Answer by dog dog
has she been out on the sun lately? if so, these could be sunburns. Around the ears sunburns are very common. For the itch, I suggest you use regular aloe vera, on her, it would help ease the pain a bit and it is safe for dogs..

Here’s more info on sunburns.
http://www.packsandpaws.com/2009/05/dog-sunburns-yes-they-do-happen.html

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Question by Keely Sutherland: My dog has itchy scabby red bumps but no fleas, what’s wrong?
I have a 5 month old Shepherd mix puppy (German/Aussie/Collie we don’t really know). She lives indoors mostly, is vaccinated, and has been flea treated/heartworm treated. So that’s why I can’t figure out what these scabby red bumps on her skin are! they vary in size from very small to the size of a pencil eraser. They are inflamed and red with little scabs over the top of some. They are only located on the backs of her legs (mostly hind) and behind her ears (around her neck).

She constantly itches and bites at her self. Our vet tested her for some puppy dermafungus type bug and she tested negative and they even gave us medication just in case along with flea medicine. She’s completed both treatments for about a month and is still itching!

We switched her to an organic, avocado dog food that is supposed to help with skin allergies/dry itchy skin, and we bought her special hot-spot shampoo and oatmeal conditioner. This has helped SLIGHTLY, but just in keeping her from itching so much… she still has the bumps!

Has anyone had a similar experience? Or any other suggestions? She’s been to the vet almost once or twice a month for the past 3 months we’ve had her and has always had a clean bill of health. Can you put cortizone on them or would getting her a shot of cortizon at the vet help?

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Answer by jandy
steroid pills might help as diet change, she might have scabies or some other derm condition. can you take her to a vet school or a specialist. this is very distressing for the dog, poor thing.

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Question by JasonR: My cat is scratching, has scabby spots on head/neck?
In the last week or so, my cat has developed scabby spots on the back of her head and neck. She is scratching them quite a bit, which is probably making them worse!

About six years ago, she had the same sort of sores/scabs but they were scattered over much of her body and caused significant hair loss. My neighbors dog, who came to visit us quite a bit, had fleas and gave them to her! The vet diagnosed her with a flea allergy and, in addition to using FrontLine, she gave her some medication that cleared it up in a week or so.

I have triple-checked her this time and there’s no sign of any fleas. I’m wondering what else might cause this sort of skin irritation? And what can I do to treat it?

Any advice will be greatly appreciated! I’m not currently working (laid-off) and finances are tight, so a vet bill would hurt quite a bit. But if i don’t find a solution in a few days and she’s no better, I’ll find the money for the vet!

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Answer by Eleanor
Is there a PDSA clinic near you. It is a vets practice that helps people who are on benefits. If not have a word with your vet and explain your circumstances. I’m sure they will let you pay the bill in installments rather than have the poor cat suffering. Hope she feels better soon.

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I have a 5 month old Shepherd mix puppy (German/Aussie/Collie we don’t really know). She lives indoors mostly, is vaccinated, and has been flea treated/heartworm treated. So that’s why I can’t figure out what these scabby red bumps on her skin are! they vary in size from very small to the size of a pencil eraser. They are inflamed and red with little scabs over the top of some. They are only located on the backs of her legs (mostly hind) and behind her ears (around her neck).

She constantly itches and bites at her self. Our vet tested her for some puppy dermafungus type bug and she tested negative and they even gave us medication just in case along with flea medicine. She’s completed both treatments for about a month and is still itching!

We switched her to an organic, avocado dog food that is supposed to help with skin allergies/dry itchy skin, and we bought her special hot-spot shampoo and oatmeal conditioner. This has helped SLIGHTLY, but just in keeping her from itching so much… she still has the bumps!

Has anyone had a similar experience? Or any other suggestions? She’s been to the vet almost once or twice a month for the past 3 months we’ve had her and has always had a clean bill of health. Can you put cortizone on them or would getting her a shot of cortizon at the vet help?