Dog has red area under arm pits and its moist, whats wrong?

I know she doesn't have "arms" but thats the best way I could describe it. Its moist and almost kind of sticky, both arm pits are very red and the area seems to be a bit raised. Anyone know what this is? She also has dry skin and scratches a lot but I've never seen her scratch that area before. I recently switched her food to a higher brand to make her skin problem better.

Dog has red area under arm pits and its moist, whats wrong?
Your dog has a skin infection. Try to wash it with a clean cloth and some anitbacterial soap. Rince the area very well and towel it dry for now.


Get her into the vets as soon as possible to get some medicine, probably anitboitics to help clear it up.


I dont know if its a hot spot or not but letting your dog lick it only makes it more infected.


I could have something to do with the new food but only your vet can tell you that.
Reply:It could be allergies or mites. My guess is allergies. Some dogs (like mine) are very prone to allergies.





When you changed your dogs food, did you do it gradually? When you attempt to change you should begin by mixing just a little bit with the food that your dog has been eating. Over time, you keep increasing the amount until it's 100% new food and 0% old food. If you just gave it without the gradual change, I'm pretty sure it's allergies.





Your vet can give your dog a shot if it doesn't go away and/or some cream for the red spots.
Reply:It sounds like "hot spots" and quite possibly allergies. It could be flea allergies or an allergic reaction to her shampoo or food.





She needs to see a vet. They will most likely give her cortisone shots.
Reply:What kind of dog is it? My golden gets hot spots all the time and they begin a red marks and then they ooze and a scab forms. She lickes and chews at it which mats the hair and makes it worse. I usually find them under her front legs and hind quarters. They are very easy to treat if you don't mind bald spots temporarily. You have to remove the hair so it dries and she can lick it and clean it. If it smells and feels hot - it's probably infected and an oral antibiotic such as primor will help. Also you can get anithistamines for dogs and that tends to help if you dog has skin allergies.If you are going to shave it make sure you remove any hair that can touch it cause it will stick to it. Good luck.
Reply:I am NOT a vetrenarian, but from how you described it. It sounds like she may be having an allergic reaction to the food. She also may have gotten around some poison oak or ivy. Dogs can have allergies just like humans. This may also be just a problem with how frequently she is bathed and what shampoo you use for her. Also if she is kept in a kennel, outside or left loose in the house. Now to solve the problem you may want to do the following





1) Do NOT change her food on her again until this is resolved.


2) Keep an eye out around your home for things she may be walking through or around in the yard.


3) Watch her scratching... if she scartches for longer then a few seconds like the scratching continues for longer then a minute at a time and she scratching again and again in the same areas or scratches other areas.


4) Monitor ANYTHING she might be chewing or drinking... make sure there are no perfumes or potporruies within the dogs reach.


5) If she gets worse or doesn't get better within a week or if it's been more than one week take the dog to the Vet.





Hope I was of some help!
Reply:Could be a heat rash or mites, could also be allergic reaction to something eaten or flea bites , have you checked for mites or fleas., May need special shampoo for the dog. SOme dogs get hot spots too. Is he an older dog, if so could be hot spots. Is any fur mising does he bite at him self tell hes raw at he skin are sure signs. Talk with your local vet thell due a swap or a scraping of the skin look at it under a microscope to determine problem. the problem and best medication or cure.
Reply:Probably just a friction rash. Try washing and drying the area and applying some baby powder and see if that helps at all.
Reply:It could be a yeast infection. But instead of all o f us guessing because we haven't seen the dog why not take her to the vet. she sounds as if she is in real distress.

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