What can help my dog's skin irritation?

I took my Golden Retriever to get shaved 3 weeks ago. I was completely shocked to find that she was covered in a rash. She had not been scratching or anything before I took her. The groomer said to use Dial antibacterial soap. That has helped a little but it is still hanging around. Any ideas on some soaps before I just take her to the vet?

What can help my dog's skin irritation?
You can relieve the itching with oatmeal soap - they make some special for dogs.





But, you need to find the underlying cause. It could be fungal, in which case your vet can recommend a dip, maybe even do it for you. (Bring blankets to lay on in the car)





It could be an allergic reaction. Have you changed the dogs food or bedding lately? It may be a newly developed allergy to food they've been having all along too. Sometimes manufacturers change ingredients without saying so. Try a different food for a couple weeks to see if that is it.





Is there a poisonous plant in your dogs area? Maybe they are laying on something they shouldn't be?





Or, since you shaved her, maybe it is a heat rash that needs to subside. Our goldens get shaved because they are too hot. If that is the case, relieve the itch while letting time heal the rash.





It is hard to know which is the most likely culprit without being there. So, if the rash doesn't start to get better, or worsens, get to the vet and let them decide what to do.





Best to you and your dog.
Reply:might be allergies, did you see a vet?





this may be more than just a skin rash and he/she can give you proper meds for it.
Reply:You might just need to do another rinse of the dial too, and a warm bath. Check out your local pet store and you'll be surprised what you can find.
Reply:I would just take here to the vet anyways and not worry about what people are going to tell you to use. Because something mentioned here might sound right to use on her but it could in fact irritate her more. So my advise is to get her to the vet and dont bath her in anything until you talk with the vet.
Reply:Did you try soaking the rash in cool water without soap? It might not cure it but I imagine it would feel good
Reply:I have had success with calamine lotion %26amp; cortizone in the past. As long as it cant be licked off by the dog, I think any product is worth trying (hey, if it works for us, why wouldnt it work for them?) Good luck!
Reply:Use some oatmeal dog shampoo. It has a calming effect on the skin.
Reply:Dial antibacterial sounds a little harsh to me. Goldens have very sensitive skin. If she is head to toe rash, I'd go to the vet. I have used benadryl spray on my goldens before with success and ask the vet what dose of oral benadryl you can give your dog - it can help a lot.





I wouldn't shave the golden in the future - they need their double coats - I have my groomer strip their undercoats down but we don't shave. I can see that it might have tripped off a rash. Also, more contact with grass or something the dog is allergic to because of less hair can set this off. Just based on my own dogs reactions to things.
Reply:Take the dog to the vet. This could be related to another illness and they can treat it. Do not make your pet suffer any longer, get the right treatment.
Reply:You need to see a vet to determine what the cause is. If it is allergies or atopical dermatitis, try feeding grain-free food.
Reply:Well, She may just have dry skin. My dog has very dry skin, and when I spoke with my vet. he said sometimes the heat can cause it, or the shampoo you use. My Pitbull is an inside dog, inside dogs can sometimes be allergic to any regular ousehold products and it can create an irratation for them. check her bed where she sleeps.It could asily be the detergent type you use to wash her pillows and blankets. If She is an outside dog, there might be something she is allergic to outside giving her this irratation, sometimes just a good bath with some shampoo from your local pet store can help. Ask someone there. They are usually very helpful with that sort.
Reply:I was taking my pug to the vet every 2 to 3 weeks with skin irritation until I changed his dog food to Solid Gold Health Hundenfloken. That's no joke. Go to www.solidgoldhealth.com It was developed in Germany by an animal nutritionist. He still has very minor outbreaks every now and then but they are nothing compared to what they used to be and they are few and far between. It's good enough that I drive 1 1/4 hours one way to get it. The website will give you a list of distributors.
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