Hi Leah and thank you for your question. I see you are in South Africa and I know it can be very hot there, have you considered it being hot spots? This condition can cause redness and discomfort to the dog but is treatable. Seek your vet's advice as I'm not sure if that's what it is. But it is quite common in dogs. Your vet will have the right medicine for it if that's what it is.
