Yikes.. poor baby.. I would take him to the vet for sure, but if you say he seems to be having skin irritation all over his body I would immediately switch foods to a limited ingredient formula. Sometimes allergies can cause inflammation like that, the vet will probably treat him with antibiotics and maybe even steroids as that looks infected too, changing the food may help prevent it from happening again. I don't have any personal experience with hartz as we've always used the stuff from the vets, but I've also heard stories about the harsh chemicals in the formulas, which if you have a dog with sensitive skin could exasperate the condition I'm sure.
Good luck and I hope your vet is able to get him cleared up fast! |