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Dog has these rashes. Can you help

Published on: May 07, 2024 • By: WhatIsGoingOnHomie · In Forum: Dogs
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WhatIsGoingOnHomie
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May 07, 2024 at 06:59pm
20240505_161233 Hello vets. Got some rashes or something on her skin only where there's no hair - so around her stomach   -Shiba (female) -Fixed -5yrs age -Not showing any discomfort towards it -No allergies or anything -Have tried cleaning/washing it -has never happened before -Have another dog in the house and nothing wrong with him   Is there an ointment or cream or something that can be put on this or does this need to goto the vet.   Any other questions please ask me, thank you   20240505_16123920240505_161250
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Liz Buchanan BVSc MRCVS
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May 10, 2024 at 12:39am
Hello there. This picture is a little out of focus, but I wonder whether we could be looking at blackheads / comodones, ie plugs of oil and dead skin cells forming in the hair follicles.  If this were to be the case, it would be a symptom rather than a diagnosis and the possible causes are mutiple.  These can include hormonal diseases such as hypothyroidism (common in middle aged dogs), cushings, demodex mites and breed specific problems (especially schnauzers).  For this reason, talking it through with your vet the first time at least, is advisable.  If they were to be comodones, there are various products available for treating the surface of the skin.  However,  comodones are often a sign of  underlying disease or hormonal conditions and your vet, who can see the whole case in context, may help to rule this in or out and address them as appropriate.
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