good to know you ruled out thyroid.

ARE YOU USING A SHOWER HOSE TO RINSE HIM? Are you drying him in front of a fan or with a cool hairdryer?

Stop using Malaseb Shampoo. Try Chlorhexiderm Shampoo.

Flea allergy? What flea preventative are you using? Maybe try a different one.


Maybe someone else will have an idea.

good to know you ruled out thyroid.

ARE YOU USING A SHOWER HOSE TO RINSE HIM? Are you drying him in front of a fan or with a cool hairdryer?

Stop using Malaseb Shampoo. Try Chlorhexiderm Shampoo.

Flea allergy? What flea preventative are you using? Maybe try a different one.


Maybe someone else will have an idea.

click on "Not a thyroid problem." I put piccs there.

click on "Not a thyroid problem." I put piccs there.

Well I heard from the vet today and my boys thyroid is normal. When I give him a bath I do use the malaseb shampoo but am very carefull to rince all the soap off. His bottom arround his tail was red and irritated and after reading a few post realized I had to be more careful there too. I make sure it is very clean and dry. It has since then cleared up. I am very careful with his ears also. They are clean dry and normal pink color. Is it possible he could be allergic to cats? Hope these pictures help.

Well I heard from the vet today and my boys thyroid is normal. When I give him a bath I do use the malaseb shampoo but am very carefull to rince all the soap off. His bottom arround his tail was red and irritated and after reading a few post realized I had to be more careful there too. I make sure it is very clean and dry. It has since then cleared up. I am very careful with his ears also. They are clean dry and normal pink color. Is it possible he could be allergic to cats? Hope these pictures help.

Something to use in case your dog has a bad reaction to commercial carpet fresheners is to buy a big box of Baking Soda, shake into the carpet, let it sit for a few hours and then vac. It really helps with pet odors and doesn't have perfumes or chemistry to cause problems. And it is much cheaper too.

Something to use in case your dog has a bad reaction to commercial carpet fresheners is to buy a big box of Baking Soda, shake into the carpet, let it sit for a few hours and then vac. It really helps with pet odors and doesn't have perfumes or chemistry to cause problems. And it is much cheaper too.

do not use crpet freshners.

do not use crpet freshners.

Do you use any powders or sprays on your carpets ?

In the UK we call it " shake n vac" one of my bullies had a similar rash after I used it a couple of years ago.

Lynn (UK)
xx

Do you use any powders or sprays on your carpets ?

In the UK we call it " shake n vac" one of my bullies had a similar rash after I used it a couple of years ago.

Lynn (UK)
xx

those bald spots look like staph. They ruled that out?

those bald spots look like staph. They ruled that out?

Looks like his hair is thin too. And those little bald circles...hmm..

Have you been to a different vet?

I would stop using that flea med just because it's one more thing to try changing.

Chlorhexiderm Shampoo is by the same company that makes Malaseb. You can order it on Amazon or from Entirelypets.com. I only suggest it because others on this board, including me, have had dogs who had reactions to the Malaseb.

I'm assuming your vet has done a skin scraping, right?

I can understand your frustration.

What is his bedding made out of? Does he lay on a wool rug? Have you tried dusting all his creases and crevices with Gold Bond?

I know you said you had him on pred.

Repost the pics at the top with the message "Any idea what this rash is?"

Looks like his hair is thin too. And those little bald circles...hmm..

Have you been to a different vet?

I would stop using that flea med just because it's one more thing to try changing.

Chlorhexiderm Shampoo is by the same company that makes Malaseb. You can order it on Amazon or from Entirelypets.com. I only suggest it because others on this board, including me, have had dogs who had reactions to the Malaseb.

I'm assuming your vet has done a skin scraping, right?

I can understand your frustration.

What is his bedding made out of? Does he lay on a wool rug? Have you tried dusting all his creases and crevices with Gold Bond?

I know you said you had him on pred.

Repost the pics at the top with the message "Any idea what this rash is?"

I do use a shower hose but do not blow dry. Bio spot is the flea medication I use and have never seen a flea. The other thing is that I do have an air purifier and that doesnt seem to have any effect either. I will switch shampoos but I have never seen chlorhexiderm. When he was a baby I used to blow dry him, and maybe I should again. The shampoo has me bewildered. When I wash him with the malaseb the redness goes away for a couple of days and he looks like he will clear up. He also seems to feel better and has more energy. Then out of the clear blue on the third or fourth day the rash just magicaly reappears. He smells like a sweaty dirty dog with mange.

I do use a shower hose but do not blow dry. Bio spot is the flea medication I use and have never seen a flea. The other thing is that I do have an air purifier and that doesnt seem to have any effect either. I will switch shampoos but I have never seen chlorhexiderm. When he was a baby I used to blow dry him, and maybe I should again. The shampoo has me bewildered. When I wash him with the malaseb the redness goes away for a couple of days and he looks like he will clear up. He also seems to feel better and has more energy. Then out of the clear blue on the third or fourth day the rash just magicaly reappears. He smells like a sweaty dirty dog with mange.

could certainly be thyroid. Simple test will tell. Hairless dark skin on sides can be Seasonal Flank Alopecia. It's common and harmless.

I want to see Brutus. Share some pics of him if you can.

could certainly be thyroid. Simple test will tell. Hairless dark skin on sides can be Seasonal Flank Alopecia. It's common and harmless.

I want to see Brutus. Share some pics of him if you can.

Also, are you certain you are rinsing, rinsing, and rinsing again even when you think you have him all rinsed off???

Are you using a shower hose to rinse the shampoo off? You have to have a spray hose to rinse these guys with sensitive skin. Any smidgen of soap left on him will cause a breakout.

Also, are you certain you are rinsing, rinsing, and rinsing again even when you think you have him all rinsed off???

Are you using a shower hose to rinse the shampoo off? You have to have a spray hose to rinse these guys with sensitive skin. Any smidgen of soap left on him will cause a breakout.

A simple blood test will tell the story. If his thyroid is off he will need daily medication for the rest of his life.

Luckily the medication is inexpenive.

Sue

A simple blood test will tell the story. If his thyroid is off he will need daily medication for the rest of his life.

Luckily the medication is inexpenive.

Sue