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Old 03-11-2014, 01:46 PM   #8
ladyjane
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She hasn't been scratching the area. She is having some flaky, dry skin lately and is scratching. I know she has seasonal allergies. I also found our first flea!! eeks!

I took her to the vet this past Friday. I'm wondering if she could have picked up something. I will be taking her to the vet, I'm sure.
Dry skin, allergies and itching....all the perfect environment for a staph infection. It is VERY common in allergic pups. I would call the vet now before it spreads..and it will spread. Not trying to scare you as it is not deadly but she will need antibiotics to get rid of it if it is staph.
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