Punky has itchy rash.

[ruby2sday]

Ever since I took Punky to be groomed last month she has been scratching. I noticed a few bumps on her neck and thought it was her collar that did it, so I took it off. Then it seemed to get worse. I thought maybe it was fleas, but there was no evidence. I picked up a shampoo from Petsmart that is supposed to be soothing. It isn't getting better. She is getting bumps on her legs and back. Is there anything I can do to sooth her until I can get her into the vet?

[Marhcarter]

Originally Posted by ruby2sday

Ever since I took Punky to be groomed last month she has been scratching. I noticed a few bumps on her neck and thought it was her collar that did it, so I took it off. Then it seemed to get worse. I thought maybe it was fleas, but there was no evidence. I picked up a shampoo from Petsmart that is supposed to be soothing. It isn't getting better. She is getting bumps on her legs and back. Is there anything I can do to sooth her until I can get her into the vet?

You might try some benadryl. (1mg/lb) I would definitely have the vet examine and possibly do a skin scraping. I would also contact the groomer and find out if there have been any more dogs that were groomed that day that have a new rash. I would hate for it to be some contagious mite or even a bacteria like staph or strep that is getting passed around from the groomer.

[ruby2sday]

Thanks, Marhcarter. I hadn't thought of benadryl. I was trying topical meds. I think she is having a reaction to the shampoo or whatever they used in the grooming. Her skin looks really dry and that is unusual for her. I had another yorkie groomed at the same time and she is fine. The groomer is only a couple of blocks from the vet, so I will go in and see her when I take Punky in.

[Marhcarter]

Originally Posted by ruby2sday

Thanks, Marhcarter. I hadn't thought of benadryl. I was trying topical meds. I think she is having a reaction to the shampoo or whatever they used in the grooming. Her skin looks really dry and that is unusual for her. I had another yorkie groomed at the same time and she is fine. The groomer is only a couple of blocks from the vet, so I will go in and see her when I take Punky in.

YW. Hope it helps. I'm ER nurse. We recommend benadryl to rashy itchy people. Thats why I thought of it. (I looked up doggie dose prior to post)

[ruby2sday]

Thanks so much. She seems to be much better today so I didn't call the vet. She has stopped scratching and the rash seems to be going away. I guess the soothing shampoo I got is finally working. I will talk to the groomer, though.