Hi, I just adopted(today) a 5yr old female Rat Terrier.  She was completely an outside doggie , left tied outside on a short leash.  Well, I brought her home and bathed her-she was obviously filthy and noticed she has a rash on her feet and her legs and neck also look irritated as well.  My vet is already closed, so I was hoping someone could give me some advice til I can get her seen.  It doesn't seem to bother her, but her poor feet look like eczema(sp?).  Any suggestions?  Thanks!

Poor baby. Welcome to the site. My first guess...not sure where you are located but in cold climates a lot of people use stuff to melt the ice and it is very harmful to dogs.

Ahhh. Poor little thing.

Bless you for getting her out of what sounds like a horrible situation.

Our vet has recommended via phone one 25mg Benedryl for isolated allergic reactions for both Sami and Bob at various times. Sami is 13lbs and Bob was 17lbs. He is familiar with both of them and their health, however.

A benedryl is probably fine, but if the rash isn't bothering her too much you might just want to wait till tomorrow and see what your vet says.

Good luck with her and keep us posted!