Skin Rash - Advice Please

[clairerichard]

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My 3 year old whippet, George has recently been running through lots of long, wet grass. I noticed last night that he had a rash all over his tummy and inside of his legs. Today they have turned into lots of pus filled spots. They don't seem to be irritating him - any suggestions on what to do? He hates going to the vets and I would like to avoid it if possible...I will take him straight away if he appears uncomfortable. :unsure:

 

[bertha]

Aloa vera gel, keep the area clean with a solution of salt water. they will go. mine get them and I just keep clean and wack on the gel. Or Lavender oil is very good.

 

[eve]

I agree with the advice given.

 

[~Annie~]

Yup lavender oil used here too ... half brothers Tyg and Taran both get them ... it always does the trick :thumbsup:

 

[nicky12]

my lot have had this throu running throu wet grass what i do now is smother there bellys and legs in vasaline protects the skin when there runing throu long grass so they no longer get the rash :thumbsup:

 

[Janimal]

Two of mine got this a couple of years ago too.....just cleaned with a drop of Lavender in water....its never happened again since.

 

[moonglow]

Lavender oil :thumbsup:

 

[clairerichard]

A big thankyou to everybody who offered advice..I will be buying lavender oil tomorrow - do I dilute it?

Anyone know the best place to get it from on a Sunday? :thumbsup:

 

[moonglow]

Just dab it on neat :thumbsup:

 

[Suerose]

Grace got this her first two summers, but this year, even though she has been running through plenty of long grass, she hasn't :thumbsup: I'm wondering if it is because I am now giving her 'Billy No Mates' a herbal mixture in her food to keep fleas and ticks away. Might the rash have been from biting insects in the grass? Grateful for anyone's thoughts on this.