Why did my dog get a rash from Ehmer sling tape? Should vet use gauze?

Yes, that could sure be from the tape. You can apply a thin layer of something like Neosporin to those red areas for a few days. This should be no big deal but if she starts licking at it, you will need to get her a cone collar to wear or this will turn into a skin infection. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Unfortunately, going to the vet is the best option, as you'd need to have the area examined in person and it would be impossible to tell the cause over the internet. Causes of hairloss and irritation can be from a number of things including allergies (potentially to the grass if it's touching, or something used on the grass such as fertilizer) to the environment, food, parasites, metabolic issues, or even skin infections if the area is spreading. Neosporin usually isn't good to put on a dog as it can make them ill if they lick it, and if its spreading even with at-home treatment it likely isn't helping. An Elizabethan (cone) collar can be used to prevent licking and chewing to see if it helps with irritation, and a T-shirt if you suspect the grass is irritating Bamboo's belly may help you rule this out as a cause. However, if it continues, having your vet take a look in person is needed.

It sounds like your pup needs to go back to the veterinarian. If you don't trust the clinic, I recommend to get a second opinion. I'm not sure I understand if the tech addressed the rash or not. The tech cannot prescribe any medication or treatment. If they did see the rash, they can't do anything about it. They can only express anal glands and can give limited advice. Only the veterinarian is licensed to actually treat the rash. If your pet did not get examined by the veterinarian, she would not receive medical treatment for the rash. Every pet is different and some pets may need their glands expressed every few weeks. Most however will be less frequent. This can be a problem in any dog but it is more common in small dogs. There is a supplement called glandex which many pets respond well to. This however may interfere with your food trial and I don't recommend starting it without first discussing it with your veterinarian. Lastly, your vet is correct that sometimes frequent anal gland issues can be a sign of allergies. It sounds like you are on a food trial already. Keep in mind you must be very strict on this food trial and that it will take 12 weeks to see results. Please feel free to post any additional questions.

This rash may be because of the contact with the harness. If this were the case, removing the harness and a bath should help. If after this it doesn't go away, then he may be having a reaction to something else, and may need to see your vet. American Bulldogs tend to have very sensitive skin.

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. The most important part of treatment of a rash is to stop the self-trauma. I strongly recommend getting an E-collar for Bess. Once you have this on, I would clean the rash with warm water, and then dry it very well. If there is yellow/cream/green debris, or the pimples are very numerous, then antibiotics might be required. I would try the e-collar for a couple days, if it isn't looking better fairly quickly then I suggest going back to your vet to discuss if antiboitics are required. There isn't really anything that you can put on it in the mean-time to help with the itch, as steroid creams might make it worse if there is a bad infection. Once you stop the licking with the E-collar it should start to improve. Best of luck with Bess.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your dog. I recommend starting by bathing him with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner such as an oatmeal or fatty acid based formula to soothe the skin. This can help with a minor rash or irritation. You can also leave the harness off for the next few days to see if that has been contributing. If the rash spreads, is very itchy or develops pimples, then he should see his veterinarian. In this case, he could require treatment. Unfortunately, there are numerous causes of red skin. For example, allergies to something in the environment, his diet or something in the house can cause it. Infectious organisms like fleas are common in certain parts of the country. If necessary, the veterinarian will examine him, ask detailed questions about his lifestyle and history and prescribe medication as needed. I hope this information helps!

Hi, it seems like the rash is quite severe and definitely will cause pain. In general, rashes in this area are indicative of underlying allergies and most likely will reoccur. My point of view is to have June seen by a vet so she can receive prompt treatment that will relief pain and inflammation and to make a long term plan. The vet will also go through options that might be used at home once the inflammation is under control. Hope this helps !