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2007-06-10 04:50:32 · 7 answers · asked by pattialfy 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
No you really shouldn't, firstly because it could be potentially harmful and secondly because it's likely to be pointless.
You don't know that these itchy spots are a bacterial infection (which is what antibiotics are for). It could be allergies. If you don't treat your dog regularly with a veterinary treatment then fleas are the most likely diagnosis.
You need to take the dog to a vet. Until you have a proper diagnosis, there's no point throwing random treatments at him. At worse you might make the problem worse, at best it won't do anything. Itchy skin and red patches have many possible causes.
Chalice
EDIT: regarding Rena M's answer -these do not sound like hotspots (localised areas of skin infection, involving pus). Hot spots don't usually occur on the belly either.
2007-06-10 06:05:16 · answer #1 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like either eczema or scabies, ya might wanna go to the doc about it. I have eczema and the doctor I had confused it with scabies. Eczema tends to rash after you scratch your skin and has a patch of dry skin in the itchy area. Usually worse behind the knees on your legs, arms and hands. Allergy medicine won't help either condition. Do your best not to scratch it because once you do it won't stop itching. If you happen to have eczema I recommend you use oatmeal body wash, aveeno oatmeal lotion, and aveeno shaving cream. Those products are more effective then the elidel i was prescribed. And with scabies.. Take a permanent marker and draw a line through a rash area. Take a cotton ball with alcohol on it and rub over it once. If you see tiny track marks where they borrow under skin that could be the problem. I hope I helped.
2016-05-21 07:20:36 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you put any topical ointment on you will need to get a collar to prevent the dog from licking it off. Figure out what is causing the spots and correct the problem. My dog had red itchy spot there were a result of food allergies. I there are brands specifically for food allergies that prevent the spots. Unfortunately, they are the in the mid to high end of the dog food price range.
2007-06-10 05:04:11 · answer #3 · answered by Yellowrabbit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not without checking with your vet first. Dogs are not small humans and some medications we can use are toxic to dogs. For example both Tylenol and ibuprofen are toxic. The dosages of medications are also different. An an example of this is benedryl. Dogs require a greater amount of this drug than people do. Without seeing these spots it's hard to tell weather it is allergy related or if it is an infection. Your vet will be able to determine this.
2007-06-10 04:58:58 · answer #4 · answered by gonnella1205 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not a vet...but every time one of my dog's has an allergy I am told to use benedryl. We go to the vet and they get a shot and then we are told to use benedryl. A precaution would be go to the vet, but you could try a little benedryl first.
2007-06-10 05:05:07 · answer #5 · answered by loulou82 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those are hot spots go to the grocrey store and ask for the medicine. Almost all places have it.
2007-06-10 05:32:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
u know some things aren't good for the dog but good for human . some stuff we use might not work on your dog becarefull ok?use things that r good for your dog n only good for your dog ... Dont feed it human chocolate, its posonios to dogs
2007-06-10 05:41:26 · answer #7 · answered by Maboroshi 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋