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I have a 3 1/2 Year old Yellow AKC Lab. He has been ...
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I have a 3 1/2 Year old Yellow AKC Lab.
He has been scratching his whisker's & he has some blood & small soars? What could it be from?
Bernadette
Jacks owner

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Age: 3; Male; Breed: Dog/ Yellow Lab

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Just cleaning the area w/ clean cloth.

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February 21 10:07 PM (27 minutes and 19 seconds later)
         
Does he have a rash? Swelling around the snout?
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February 21 10:26 PM (19 minutes and 7 seconds later)
         
No Rash or swelling.
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February 21 10:29 PM (2 minutes and 25 seconds later)
         
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This crazy itchiness can have a lot of causes, including an allergic reaction. She might be having an allergic reaction to fleas, grass or another irritant, a staff infection or simple irritants.

I suggest that you bathe her well with a good shampoo. Then dry her well. See if this helps with the redness. If it's a contact allergy, it will give her some relief.

You should also give your vet a call and see if benadryl would be a good idea to combat any allergic reaction that she might be having. My vet recommends 1 mg per lb of dog given every 8-12 hours.

If this does not go away on its own and a vet visit will be needed.

Let me know if you still have questions.

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February 21 10:32 PM (3 minutes later)
         
Okay, I will try your suggestion.
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