RE: Basset Hound With a Rash on Belly
My Dusty had terrible rashes that she would chew incessently. She was to the vet, got shots, pills, cream - nothing helped. She had to wear a bonnet so she wouldn't chew. I tried eliminating things one by one. I found the culprit. It was dog chewy sticks made in China. I eliminated them and she has had no problems since. I tried once to bring them back and the rash appeared again. Hope this may help someone.
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My 2yr old male Basset has the rash on his arm pits and I as well have gone to the vet, tried hydro cortsone, and benadryl. Nothing seems to clear it up. In Maine this year we had a huge amount of rain and I noticed the rash starting when we would get back from our run in the fields. I think I will try aloe next. Sounds like it is just a bad grass year.
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My boyfriend had a dog with a rash and scabs all over it's body. I used mineral oil on it and the rash went away. Took about 2 weeks or so but it wet away and didn't come back. Hope this helps.
Posted on 08/01/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Has anyone dealing with the belly rash problem ever tried washing with Nolvasan?
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How about mites (mange)? Did they do a scraping?
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My basset has the same problems; red rash, odor, pits belly, and between hind legs. I was told it's a years infection by the vet. Tried anti biotic, seemed to work a little, but it came back. Even tried apple cider vinegar in her food, with white fat free yogurt. Changed her food to-CANIDAE (WET) LAMB& RICE--ALSO PURINA -PRO PLAN (dry) for sensitive skin. She still has the rash. She doesn't scratch, but it looks horrible. Don't know what else to do?
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You need to be very careful about what you apply topically to your dog, as they will lick and ingest whatever you're putting on them. So if you can't take the medicine by mouth, you shouldn't be putting it on them! Zinc ointment, for instance.
Posted on 12/30/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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My Lab mix (who is 4) has a nasty rash on her stomach. I just put ZINC CREAM on it, and it seemed to sooth her as she just lay back and let me rub it in. I bought it a while ago at a health food store for my own skin a while back. It says it helps for skin rashes, so I'll see how it works on her.
I read on this board and elsewhere that people have tried shots and things, but I would prefer to stear slear of that, as I know there are side affects. Hopefully if this works I won't have to try benadryl - I'll post the results! If anyone else has tried ZINC let me know!
Posted on 12/14/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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We have a 7 month old basset mix named sandy. I noticed she developed a rash underneath her belly and groin area and even under her arm pits. I have tried everything from switching food, to the detergent we use for the blanket she lays on and nothing help. What can I do?
Posted on 12/10/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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We have 2-4 year old bassets, our male Clyde has all kinds of rashes. We were ready to send him back to the breeder. It started with little patches on the underside of his ears to the belly, elbows, underarms, nose and around his mouth. We changed vets because I was tired of hearing the "worst case" so our new vet started with food allergies; although that was not the whole problem, it helped.
The food and treats we have them on now are the holistic select lamb and oatmeal. Clyde poops much less and it is much firmer. They hardly shed and they love it. Clyde is also on benadryl and a med called temaril-p, he has to be weaned off it. So far so good. Otherwise we are looking in to a much more expensive med and allergy testing. My vet said this is the most frustrating thing for animals to have. He is our problem child but we love him. Hope this can help some of you.
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Rather than believing a dog is allergic to grass, I would tend to look to irritants in the home. Dogs do most of their laying on the floor of your house, maybe chemicals in the carpet or cleaning agents used on the floors or deodorizers, disinfectants and such. Just seems more reasonable than an animal being allergic to the natural world things.
Posted on 11/22/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have two Boston Terriers with similar problems. One is three and the other is three and a half. The oldest (Lily) has constant hives in the summer and fall. She has had an allergic reaction to her shots. They gave her an iv and cortisone drip because her face was swelling. She looked like a Sharpei. She is on antihistamines when she breaks out.
We had an allergy test done on her and she is allergic to numerous thing including me. Mostly things like trees, grass, weeds and wool. We also know that she has food allergies. When she was a puppy I gave her a dried piece of shrimp (cat treat) and she started getting hive. We keep Benidryl on hand by the truck load. She is also allergic to cat food and of course cat poo (ewe).
The youngest one (Holly) has just started getting hives only hers look more like blisters, mostly on her belly. I have figured out that olive oil works incredibly well. So does baby oil. I just rub it into their skin before I bath them. Then I wash them as normal with special shampoo ($15.00 per bottle) because Lily is also allergic to shampoo. It leaves their hair very soft and not really that oily. We do spend a lot of time at the vet but I'm starting to get use to and not freak out every time I see red spots or lumps.
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I have a seven month old basset hound with the same problems, I have been putting diaper rash medicine on it. She gets better. It does come back, but it is soothing. I was told it was from grass. If it is good for a baby's but I think it is ok for her. Hope I am right.
Posted on 11/10/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
my 7 mth 0ld lab mika
My lab has the same problems she itches and it only appears when I take her outside to get exercise. I've been putting Vaseline on my dog and seems to be helping. I also take her out less. I just feel sorry because it huts her I think it's either fleas, allergies or staff infection. I've scheduled an appointment to the vet.
Posted on 10/24/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By mary jacobs (Guest Post)
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My Beagle/Corgi mix has a belly rash and it is also on her inner legs, and feet , esp between paws. terrible/ constant itching. i've tried peroxide (which helps a little),
bag balm, which helps a little, aspirin, which helps a little, but nothing seems to eliminate this rash, which
destroys hair, and is hot and colored pink.
I will try remedies suggested and appreciate the input.
medical bathing didn't fix it either, although all attentions seems to help marginally.
Posted on 10/13/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have a German Shepard that has the same problem. I took him to the vet and they gave him a steroid shot and Clemastine pills and a Klefflex pill. The vet said he was allergic to grass or pollen. We're from PA SO the Steroid helped within 24 hours and the Klefflex pill is great too. Now he'll be on the Clemastine for the rest of his life or till I see if he out grows the allergy. Poor things!
Posted on 10/09/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By cassie. cass nuci at aoldotcom (Guest Post)
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My doxie has had this since 2006 when I brought her home to Florida. Each year, more frequently. Just went to vet today who cultured and determined, it's bacteria. I'll keep a t-shirt on her and bathe her underbelly 2x weekly w/specialty antibacterial shampoo to lessen spores on her belly/armpits etc., this rash will flare-up so bad overnight. She'll itch and bite if we don't get her on antibiotics within 2-3 days of outbreak.
My regime this time will be rinsing her off each time she comes in from potty-breaks (antibacterial wash/Neem), wearing a t-shirt, washing her feet (her ears breakout bad because bacteria (staph) on feet too. What a problem, hope my other 3y.o. doxie's immune system doesn't' break down like my red dachshund. It's certainly a labor of love (not to mention hundreds of $'s) good luck everyone!
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You can try rubbing Neem tree oil on the rash and give your dog Neem tablets. It is a natural product and has anti-bacterial, anti-parasitic and anti-fungal properties that help in fighting against skin imbalances. It is also used to deter mosquitoes, fleas, flies, ticks, mites, and lice...
Posted on 09/28/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Thanks for this site, my dog has had the same rash on her belly and so far she has had steroid injection, antibiotic injection, iv fluids drained into her, and now is on antibiotics and antihistamines. Nothing has helped much...I am glad to see others have this problem and that its not too serious usually.
Posted on 09/19/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have an English bulldog with the same problem. She is 7 months old and is too fat to scratch so she drags her belly across the floor. It is very itchy for her and I feel so bad. I took cortaid cream and rubbed her belly and it seems to help the itch. When the vet saw her, when she was getting spayed, the vet said it was a staph infection and gave her an antibiotic. It didn't help at all. Now the rash is worse and the vet just wants to give me more antibiotics, which don't help. I just feel so bad for my baby and wish I could help her.
Posted on 09/16/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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My Beagle Scout has rash like that too. We went to vet 3 times. Different answer each time. They said they don't know what it is and just Gave him antibiotics (didn't) work. The 2nd time they said it's a staph infection and gave antibiotics again and antihistamine (worked for about a week). 3rd time and $400 later. They said grass allergy or flea allergy, he doesn't have fleas(he uses advantix), gave him more antihistamine. The pills only help the rash temporarily. I appreciate all the natural remedy feedback on this site. we're not going to walk him in grass for a while to see if that helps. Thank you all!
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My basset scooby has the same exact problem...under the armpits, under the belly, dry crusty nose, wtering eyes, and saliva on mouth. We also have tried meny medicines to no avail, expensive fish foods, groomy, ect... I do give scooby 1 egg a day, two fish oil pills (human form) snd cocconut oil ( used in women with thyroid problems. It made a huge differenc but the dog stll scatches like crazy andhas the "RASH' I am guessing it is a basset hound thing and just try to make them comfotable as possible.
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My basset girl has been driving us crazy with her itching. Had her on Ckn/Rice for overweight dogs. I then added Holistic Select Anchovy/Salmon dry food to her food (slowly switching her over). I cut out most of her Bones-type treats and her "red beef/cheese flavored" treats and within a week, her rash has improved by about 50%. Still has a 'sticky' stomach and some rash but it's much better. I think she's allergic to grains and artificial flavorings mostly. Now her treats are Wellness fish/sweet po bites and carrot slices. FYI, Our boy basset had a diarrhea problem until I started feeding him a carrot or two every day. Also, on the girl, we use medicated baby powder to keep her rash dry. Hope this helps.
Posted on 08/19/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have a Basset 'Otis' he is 5 1/2 years old. When he was around 18 months he started getting itchy armpits, ears, head, stomach (but not so much). I clean his ears once weekly (and they need it), a good Oatmeal Shampoo (I use Nature's Choice) every 1 or 2 weeks depending on his skin, and every 6 months he gets a cortizone shot. We have also cut out all beef and cow products, chicken, etc... in fact my vet said if a cow's eyelash has so much as touched something he can't have it! You should also watch out for 'by-products' of all kinds, natural is better! He is on Venison/sweet potato food now and is doing better. Dogs with allergies should AVOID grains, so looking for a food with limited ingredients. Will his allergies ever stop? Probably not, but the best thing we can do is keep him comffy and work towards less itchy days!
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My 5 year old Bassett, Kirby started getting the same exact rash about 2 years ago. It starts in early June and doesn't stop till the cool weather comes around again. I have spent hundreds of dollars on antibiotics, antihistamines, anti-itch sprays, cortisone shots, you name it, the vet sold it to me! Also tried changing to more expensive dog foods...nothing works. I recently purchased an inexpensive product called Sergeant's Vetscription Benadene or Hot Spot. It's in a plastic bottle and a blue gel. It seems to be drying up the rash much faster than usual so I give him a Benadryl capsule and rub him down each night and pray that he feels better the next day! My poor baby is so miserable.
Posted on 07/22/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Patterson's curse.
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My basset hound has allergies too. We tried all different foods and have kept her on benadryl. I work at a pet hospital so we have done alot of trial and error with her. In the end, I got her allergy tested and not only was she allergic to grasses, pollens and mold, she was also allergic to rice! Rice is in every dog food! I have her on a special high protien, grain free diet and she is doing alot better. She still has flare ups but I rub her down at night with Stop Itch wipes and it really helps.
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It looks like the same rash my basset hound mix had but her vet said it was a rash so I took her home the next day and she was almost dead and it turned out she was killed by fire ants so ask your vet about that.
Posted on 06/10/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Chris A Sumrall (Guest Post)
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My mini dox gets grass allergies. For the bumps I put clearisil acne cream on and it seems to work
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My 3 year old basset, Abygail, has the rash on her belly, neck, and armpits; itchy ears and eyes, but also on the base of her tail. When I come home from work she has scratched or bitten herself bloody. This is my baby and she is absolutely miserable. I've tried steroid shots, benadryl, hyrdocortisone, oatmeal baths, frequent bathing, infrequent bathing, E-collar, and special foods. These things help at times but never enough to get it under control. If anyone can think of anything please, please don't hesitate to suggest.
Aby thanks you!
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My daschund gets the same thing. I live in f. My husband just cut the lawn 2 days ago and my dog woody got a rash happens all the time when the grass gets cut thats why when we cut the grass, I don't let him outside for at least 2 days when you cut your grass all the bugs and mosquitoes come out.
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my bassett is 4 1/2 months old and for the last 4 weeks he developed a very red and swollen rash on his belly. i am feeding him boiled rice & chicken at the moment and i am applying aloe vera on the rash, which is spread from the inside of his back legs, belly, neck, inside his ears, around his bottom lip and today he seem to have it on his head too. i am desperate to help him. i took him to the vet last week, who gave him a steriode injection, in my opinion it didnt make any diffs. does anyone have any advice or suggestion for me?
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I'm at my wits end. I have tried two different antibiotics, special baths and even a lime dip. Now I am trying Science Diet for sensitive skin. How long does that take to work? My poor Basset cant stop itching and getting these awful spots.
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By christine (Guest Post)
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My female basset had the same issues, was eating same food and then got all these belly rashes. She looked like a pink pepto bismol bottle.
i changed her food to Mother Hubbard's white fish and sweet potato. I also stopped any other treats. I get the Mother Hubbard treats as well. Within 2 days she was 40% better. I do still get flareups. Make she it is not some sort of a fungus as well. Might want to go to Petsmart. They have some wipes called stop itch. clean her off as best you can with these wipes and then spray some anti fungal spray and see if there is an improvement. I saw some great results with all together.
Posted on 11/16/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have a 1 yr old basset with the red bumps under her armpits and I do believe its from laying out in the grass so much. I have had other basset hounds get this too and its really not a big deal. She only gets the bumps in the summer time when its real hot and eventually goes away on its own. Does not bother her, just me. There really is not much to do about it except I wash her real good on her arms when I bathe her and just try to keep her clean cause dirt can accumulate under her arms. I take a warm and cool wash rag with some very mild soap and wash her pits. Its just a little grass allergy.
Posted on 10/21/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Aloe vera works. It might be grass rash.
Posted on 10/10/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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our cocker just recently had the same problem and our vet told us it was a skin infection gave her antibiotics and it cleared up
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I had a lab that developed a rash only on armpits and belly. After numerous vet visits, tests, steroids, antibiotics, antihistamines, the only answer they could come up with was I shouldn't bathe her for a while. And then only hose her off occasionally. After we found a home for that lab, our mixed breed has begun developing the same thing. Mange was ruled out. It is only on her belly and armpits. It bothers her. She is an outside dog. *sad...but we don't mow a whole lot* but I am from the deep south. It has been unusually hot and humid, and our property, like most here, is riddled with red ants. Could it be fire ants? Any one with any experience like this?
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ANIMAX has cured any skin condition my dog has ever had. I had a rash on her armpit once that was so difficult to get rid of, the vet even did a $200 biopsy on it. In the end, Animax ointment tube for about $5 ended up getting rid of it. I've used it on other rashes she's gotten here and there, and it's cleared it up well.
Posted on 05/01/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By jim carothers (Guest Post)
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Our dog and 5 dogs around us all have the belly armpit rash. Our vet just keeps bleeding us for more money. We live in Southern N.J. I believe these seed companies and their genetic engineering are behind the problem, but unfortunately we'll have to jump through all the hoops and barrels, trying to get an honest answer.
Posted on 02/05/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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a very good home remidy is CALENDULA OINTMENT apply 2 times a day to infected area using a thin coat. also vit e 100 iu per 10lbs of body weight 1 a day along with vit c 100 mg per 10lbs of body weight. this is a all natural remedy and it works. i have a dachshund who gets rashes from grass on her chest mostly in summer and after it rains. a good oatmeal bath and calendula will work .
Posted on 08/19/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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our vet just gave our little dachshund Mishka II a spray for her scratching an its called MALASEB made by DVM Pharmaceuticals an there email address is
www.dvmpharmaceuticals. this spray says its also for cats an horses too. the spray cost is about
$ 8.00 for a 8 oz. spray bottle an it seems to be working. I also noticed that when she goes out in the yard an rolls around in the grass she comes back in an starts scratching.
Posted on 03/17/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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My dog also have some rash on belly and under arms.......especially when humid and run on grass. Im blending essential oil to apply on it. Blend with Grapeseed oil add 1drop tea tree and 1drop lavendar.
Lets share!
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My basset has the same problem....the vet gave me some medicated shampoo to use and it seems to work, the rash does not seem to bother him but I still use the shampoo and bathe him @least once a week...I was told that it could have to do w/ stuff that they use on the grass but I'm not 100% sure on that...
Posted on 08/07/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Wow, my beagle has the same problem. I was staying with family over the weekend and they had just cut the grass and now she has a rash. Thanks for the help- but I am still taking her to get checked. :)
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I have an English bulldog. She's allergic to everything mostly! Unfortunately 10 mg predisone every other day controls it especially during the summer months. She's an indoor dog. She sleep on a crib mattress and I wash her blanket every other day(big plus!) Carpets have too many collections in them. Your animal will do better on flooring than carpet. My dog was tested 3yrs ago. The list is so long so I'll just name a few...
Human dander(US!), indoor/outdoor molds, grasses tolerates bluegrass best, cedar, cypress, chicken, beef, lamb, rice, wheat, corn...the list goes on!
She's on a strict diet. Purina LA from the vet only. It has improved her coat and she can tolerate it. Grass really irritates her feet the worst. I give her oatmeal baths weekly followed with a leave on conditioner. Concentrating on the paws. I strongly encourage finding what irritates your dog. You will eliminate frustration for both you and your dog. Good Luck. Seek another vet opinion too!
Posted on 06/24/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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My basset has the same thing ...it is a contact rash, he is allergic to cut grass. Everytime we weed eat or cut the grass, check out the belly, next day he has a rash.
Posted on 06/24/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By suzi homemaker (Guest Post)
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I live in TX and everyone here has allergies, even our pets! try benadryl to start with, 1/2 a pill at a time.
Posted on 06/22/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Just a thought that may be helpful - could it be a plant allergy? Basset hounds are not very high off the ground and maybe she is walking through long grass and weeds. In Australia we have a weed called Salvation Jane or Patterson's Curse. It is known to give dogs a rash and they can lose the hair on their muzzles temporarily when its in flower from sniffing through the long grass. It also gives me a rash on my arms when weeding. Perhaps try keeping her indoors for a while with toilet outings on a lead so you can keep her away from long grass.
A short term measure for the discomfort, to take the 'fire' out of the rash, would be 1% hydrocortisone cream, (a light smear 3 times a day for a couple of days), which I use on myself. Not for long term use though.
Regards
Jo
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RE: Basset Hound With a Rash on Belly
I melt some Shea Butter and add a drop or two of tea tree oil, let it cool and then rub it on my dogs belly. The Shea Butter is soothing for allergies and the tea tree oil is a great natural antiseptic.
Posted on 06/17/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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my sister has a beagle with the same problem. Her vet says it is allergies and she now gets weekly shots. Mandy, the beagle, is much happier and no longer has a red belly.
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my sister has a beagle with the same problem. Her vet says it is allergies and she now gets weekly shots. Mandy, the beagle, is much happier and no longer has a red belly.
Posted on 06/16/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I HAVE USED BAG BALM FOR ALL THE RASHES MY DOGS HAVE EVER HAD. IT IS A WONDER SALVE.. PLEASE TRY IT, IT SURE CANT HURT!!
HOPE SHE FEELS BETTER SOON...GOOD LUCK,
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