Rash Around Groin Hind Legs?

[PupPup]

Hi guys

Hoping for some advice.

Just noticed my boy licking and pulling at the hair around the inner hind left leg, moving down towards his groin. Looks like a rash, fairly red. Doesn't seem to hurt when i touch it, he seems healthy overwise.

Could it be due to the heat/humidity? Had a bit of water around too from minor flooding but not much, something from that maybe?

What can i do to help him? I am going to take him to vet asap but in the mean time? I've put a cool face washer on the area hoping to relieve it a bit which he has stopped licking the area now.

Thanks in advance.

[BMAK]

i have had something similar like a small rash but it was from walking in the bush so i was uncertain what had caused it, I had to clean it with what ever on hand maybe salt water and some betadine.

i have heard corn flower helps with grooming rashes or irritation.

[Erny]

Calendula Tea.

If this begins to resolve it you might not need the visit to the Vet.

I'm sorry Catherine.b .... I don't think I'd use salt water as it might sting and aggravate it, don't you think?

Edited January 14, 2011 by Erny

[PupPup]

thanks for the suggestions, unfortunately I don't have any Calendula Tea or betadine!!!

Been searching the forum a bit also.

Lots on "hot spots" but don't think its them as they are more like sores aren't they?? This is more of a rash. I did see suggestions about bi-carb soda and water so have tried a very diluted version. He seems to have settled down a little, see how he is in morning.

[Tralee]

Could be a fungus infection.

In that case it will itch, break when scratched and sting.

Do you have an Elizabethian collar??

Calamine lotion - Woolworths

Or talcum powder till morning.

[PupPup]

Thanks all.

Been to vets first thing this morning who suggested its some kind of dermatitis, bought on more by the heat/water thats been around.

Got him a course of anitbiotics that should sort him out.

Off to clean the flooded shed out some more!