Rash
 

Cosmo has a rash or something on one side of his belly and i dont know what it is. He keeps licking it and itching it. It looks like it is spread. I gave him a bath to see if that would help but it is still there and looks like it is spread a little more. I dunno what it is. Can someone help me or tell me what I can do for the night before I take him to the vet tomorrow to help his itching.

Do you have any anti-itch cream or hydrocortisone cream? That is really about all I can think of off the top of my head! :confused:

He is acting weird too like always has to be right beside me. He is running around and hiding under stuff.

I suppose another thing you could use if you had it would be some children's benedryl. I always keep the cherry flavored liquid.

I feel so sorry that Cosmo is not feeling well. I found some info here to treat rashes and others skin aliments I hope it help him. And defenetely take him to the vet ASAP. You can give him some Children's Benadryl also.

Remedies for Insect Stings and Bites, Hot Spots and other Skin Conditions



Contents:
Insect Stings and Bites
Remedies for Various Skin Ailments
Immunity
Dietary Approaches for Healthy Skin
Related Webpages

Insect Stings and Bites:

* Remove the stinger with tweezers. Or scrape out the stinger, moving parallel to the skin surface, to reduce the chance of pumping more venom into the dog's skin.

* Bathe the stung area with a solution of baking soda and water.

* Immediately apply ice packs to reduce swelling (lining the pack with cloth or a thin towel). Do this frequently for 5 minutes at a time.

* One way to treat bee stings is to give the dog Benadryl (diphenhydramine) by mouth. Typical dosages: for cats and dogs under 30 pounds, give 10 mg...dogs 30 to 50 pounds, give 25 mg...dogs over 50 pounds, give 50 mg. Use only the plain Benadryl formula.

* A swollen muzzle often indicates a bee sting.

* Stings and bites can cause severe reactions. If there is major swelling, or the animal seems disoriented, sick or has trouble moving or breathing, go to the vet immediately. Even if your pet seems fine, watch him carefully for 24 hours.

* Dogs with short and thin fur are more prone to spider bites and scorpion stings. The venom can be very dangerous.

Remedies for Various Skin Ailments:

* Some ways to soothe insect bites, hot spots, and other skin conditions:

** Dab with milk of magnesia to calm irritated skin.

** Aloe vera from plants and creams. Apply gel directly on the spot. Or dilute with water, put it in a spray bottle and spray it on the spot.

** Dab with organic apple cider vinegar.

** Saturate a cotton ball with witch hazel and apply on hot spots for several days.

** Apply a mixture of baking soda and water to the affected areas. This also helps soothe itchy human skin in case you, too, have a sting, rash or poison ivy.

** Epsom salt: mix 1 teaspoon in 2 cups of warm water for drawing out infection and bathing itchy paws and skin.

** Combine 3 capsules of sage, 1/4 teaspoon of Epsom salts and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil. Cool to room temperature, then strain out the sage. Store in a spray bottle or jar in the refrigerator to keep fresh. Apply to the affected area several times a day.

** Emu oil is a natural, soothing substance that helps treat canine skin ailments such as ringworm, flea bites, bee stings, rashes, hot spots and lacerations. Apply on the affected area.

** Aveeno. Mix a package of Aveeno oatmeal bath powder with 2 cups of water, wet the dog down with cool water, then apply the Aveeno mix. Leave on for 10 to 15 minutes. Then rinse off with cool water and towel dry.

** Petkin Reliefstick, which comes packaged like a stick deodorant. It contains natural ingredients to cool the skin as well as reduce redness and swelling and promote healing -- plus a safe licking deterrent.

** Petroleum jelly or Bag Balm - use either to seal in moisture. Also excellent for chaffed paw pads.

I have some hydrocortisone spray for dogs that has aleo and is non stinging that I sprayed in it just a sec. ago. (I forgot I had this, I am such a bad mommy). I hope he is okay.

That is some good stuff you found Marie.

yes, Thank you very much I am saving that in my computer right now. Thanks

I hope he gets some sleep and the vet can make him all better tomorrow.

I hope the little feller is going to be OK. Let me know.

You are very welcome. Im glad I could be helpful.
Please keep us posted of how little Cosmo is doing. I really hope he feels better by tomorrow.

I just got back from the vet Cosmo weighs a whopping 6.2 lbs. (he does not look like it, he is a little chunky :)). The vet said what he has is kinda like acne, (sorry i forgot the name, it was weird). anyways he gave me a pill called cephalexin that I have to give him twice a day and he is going back to him normal hyper self. Thanks for every ones concerns, I appreciate it a lot.

So glad he could help him. :)

Im glad that the vet got to help Cosmo and he will start being his old seld soon. TY for the update.