This is a first for me with a dog of mine. She has a hot spot on her hip, but upon closer inspection seems to have some raw patches on her back legs, in the creases of her front legs, and on her belly and grouin. As of two days ago, she was fine as I check her frequently since she does scratch on occasion and her skin has been clear. She does have a habit of rolling out in the gravel in the run, but since this stuff is on her belly and areas that this wouldn't normally reach, I'm puzzled. Have you any ideas as to what may have caused this so quickly, and any recommendations for treatment. She has a vet appointment, but I'm worried about this since nothing in her diet or routine has changed. She's five and a half years of age. Also, what's best to relieve the itching she's experiencing now? She has had a bath with medicated (RX) shampoo. Thanks for any help on this. Pam and the pack. ? ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================