My dog's name is scrappy doo. He is a rat terrier. Not quite a year old yet. And now he has this bump on his leg that i don't know where it came from. The funny part is that there is no hair growning on this bump either. Nothing coming out of it either.
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Could be something a simple as a bug bite. Could be an allergic reaction to something. When in doubt, get a vet to check it out.
go to the vet. it may be an imbeded bug larve
my dog has hed this before and it could be a poped vain and you want to go to the vet 4 this and they will have 2 do sergery :(
could be something as simple as a pressure point. But you won't know unless you go to a vet. It could be a little more complicated than that.
go to the vet and you will find out.. just ask the vet if there are any medicines or some kind of cream that can problemly cure it.. try to rub it a litte but not too hard, and if he make squeaky sounds means its an injury, if it doesnt hurt, he might got it from his mother.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
My dog has a rash. What can I do?
His rash starts out as a small red bump, then it develops puss. Then the puss dries out, and it gets really hard and flaky. I don't know what it could be. I've given him Benedryl, I've given him baths with oatmeal products, and used cortisone. It only works for a week or two. What could it be and what can I do?
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Take him to a vet?
well mate, rather than wasting time here.i really encourage you to bring your dog to a vet. No offence here but before you know what that rash is all about, dont try anything.just bring it to the vet and it will all be done.
A Vet Doctor
There could be many reasons for a rash to develop. It could be as simple as a skin mite or as complex as an imune reaction. I would suggest (since you have tried oatmeal and cortisone cream) taking him to a vet and letting the vet do an allergy test to determine what is the cause. This will rule out many things in one shot.
Sorry, the little fella needs to see his friendly vet. Over the counter items are not going to work here. The vet will get it cleared and break the cycle of reaccuring problems wether it be bacterial or environmental (allergy) Cheers Bogey
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Take him to a vet?
well mate, rather than wasting time here.i really encourage you to bring your dog to a vet. No offence here but before you know what that rash is all about, dont try anything.just bring it to the vet and it will all be done.
A Vet Doctor
There could be many reasons for a rash to develop. It could be as simple as a skin mite or as complex as an imune reaction. I would suggest (since you have tried oatmeal and cortisone cream) taking him to a vet and letting the vet do an allergy test to determine what is the cause. This will rule out many things in one shot.
Sorry, the little fella needs to see his friendly vet. Over the counter items are not going to work here. The vet will get it cleared and break the cycle of reaccuring problems wether it be bacterial or environmental (allergy) Cheers Bogey
My dog has a proplem, he wont stop licking himself. What do I do?
My mom would like to know because when he licks himself., he gets the bed all wet.
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For animals such as dogs and cats, licking themselves is their way of cleaning themselves, or sometimes scratching an itch. It would probably be not such a good idea to make them stop completely unless it's detrimental to their health. However, there is no need for him to do it on the bed. When ever you see him licking himself, tell him very firmly "No." And send him to a place more appropriate. For example, if my dog was on a bed and licking himself, I would firmly say "No.. Where-do-you-go?" "Where-do-you-go" is a phrase we use to let him know we want him to go to his mat. I've heard other dog owners use "On-the-mat." Whatever you decide to use, be firm, and be consistent. And no training happens overnight, so be patient.
Dogs like themselves. Either get over it of don't have a dog.
Take him to the vet, he could have a skin condition. And don't allow him on the bed.
Ya there's a reason he gets the bed all wet.. You could try Bitter Apple, I doubt it will help. Is he neutered? That would help.
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For animals such as dogs and cats, licking themselves is their way of cleaning themselves, or sometimes scratching an itch. It would probably be not such a good idea to make them stop completely unless it's detrimental to their health. However, there is no need for him to do it on the bed. When ever you see him licking himself, tell him very firmly "No." And send him to a place more appropriate. For example, if my dog was on a bed and licking himself, I would firmly say "No.. Where-do-you-go?" "Where-do-you-go" is a phrase we use to let him know we want him to go to his mat. I've heard other dog owners use "On-the-mat." Whatever you decide to use, be firm, and be consistent. And no training happens overnight, so be patient.
Dogs like themselves. Either get over it of don't have a dog.
Take him to the vet, he could have a skin condition. And don't allow him on the bed.
Ya there's a reason he gets the bed all wet.. You could try Bitter Apple, I doubt it will help. Is he neutered? That would help.
My dog has a mite that makes her hair fall out, medication is not working. Is there a natural remidy?
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It could be mange and it is treatable.
Hi no there is no simple treatment for what you are describing %26 you should take her back to the vets for the proper treatment as she sounds like she's got mange.she should be bathed in the proper treatment from a vet %26 kepted under treatment until she's got rid of the problem.
Regards Jake
You "know" its a mite?
Then medication will work-just change. Also make sure you don't have a breeding ground for the mites.
If you "do not know" it is a mite-then check for allergies.
Are you sure it is not fleas?
It might be mange, check with your vet to be sure though. My doxie puppy had the same problem. For a natural remedy vs. meds and/or dips, I suggest what worked for him -- Neem. (It's an herb that kills mange mites). Check out the following link, there's Neem shampoo and oil, etc. and an article in the center of the page near the end, that is very helpful. Neem is pretty darn expensive, but was sooooooo well worth it when my pup quit the frenzied itching and his hair started growing back in. ;)
I could only afford the Neem shampoo, not the whole regimen, although getting the rest too would be a good idea, if one can afford it as well. Depending on the size of your dog, you may not need to use very much for each bath. I used an oatmeal conditioner after the Neem shampoo, and that helped to ease his itching. Also, I bathed him with the shampoo every 3 days for a whole month. He was the cleanest pup in the USA, to be sure! LOL.. And within 2 weeks his itching had stopped completely, and soon afterward his hair started growing back, a sure sign that the mites were gone. Checked with the vet to be sure, and got the thumbs up. He's almost a year old now, and I've just bathed him occasionally with the Neem shampoo since. The vet told me he looks as though he's never had mange. Hope this helps your pup. Check with your vet before you try Neem, although it won't hurt your pup to try, that's for sure!
Myst
if it is mange, then your vet does have the treatment. you have to treat according to directions. when my little maggie (RT) had "red mange" i had to treat her every 2 weeks for 2 months.
and if it is mange depending on what kind, you can get it too. then you'll be treating you as well. sarcoptic mange will spread to others in the home who come in contact with it.
do not put anything on your dog unless the vet gives it to you.
good luck
My dog had mites, and we did try the natural route without any success. Our vet was able to treat her successfully with medicated dips. Please check with your vet again, I believe there are a few medication options. It was a stubborn case for her, but eventually they were gone.
Medication is likely working, however it can take a year or more before the mange mite is completely eliminated. You need to continue with the medications and do exactly as the vet directs you. You also need to make sure that your dog is eating a high quality food and taht you keep it's immune system strong.
Dogs and cats exhibiting mange symptoms
should be taken to a veterinarian for treatment. .
Humans with canine mange should consult a
physician.
If you are sure that its a mite then its definally mange. Have you tried invermectin? I have a pit mix with Demodex ( Red Mange) and it works so good. Within a month all her hair had grown back and she stopped itching. There are also dips that you can use too (given at the vets office.) And if she has mange you also should give her an antibotic for secondary infections that usually come along with outbreaks of mange. Alot of times they get other infections where they have itched and tore the skin. Also by having your pet fixed you will get rid of mange. Hormone changes are what causes outbreaks of mange. Check with your vet asap. A dog with mange is a very unhappy dog.
But whatever you do DO NOT PUT MOTOR OIL ON HER. IT CAUSES SO MUCH DAMAGE TO THE SKIN AND ORGANS. PEOPLE WHO TELL YOU TO DO THIS ARE WRONG AND SHOULDNT OWN ANY PETS. ITS CRUEL!
Friday, July 31, 2009
My dog has a mammary tumor?
I notice that my dog has a lump on her breast and I found out that it was a mammary tumor. The problem is that I dont have the $600+ dollars to pay for her surgery, is there a place where they offer low cost for surgery in the (Los Angeles area)? I really can't afford it and I dont want to my dog to suffer, any suggestions?
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Did the vet say it was benign or malignant? Is she spayed?
If it is benign, dont worry and have it removed at a later date of you really want to. It will be cosmetic.
If it is malignant, ask if you can pay it off, or ask at an animal shelter, rspca for a more reasonable price.
If she is in real pain and her quality of life isnt very good. Do the humane and kind thing and put her to sleep. Sorry to have to suggest it, but it may be the only right thing to do
I'm so sorry about your little girl. My dog has one, too. The vet told me that surgery may only extend her life a few months and may cause even worse pain. So let her enjoy her life now. Give her love and attention. Love her while you have her, because her life is a gift. You will have memories of her forever. Put her on pain medication if she starts suffering more. Dogs have a large area in the brain devoted to feelings, which explains why they are so loyal. Be loyal to her and pray that all dogs really do go to heaven. My tears are preventing me from writing more.
My girl was lucky and the tumor was benign - that was 9 years ago, she's still cooking along at 15 years old. the faster you get to it the more likely it'll be a good result (as well as cheaper) Many vets take credit cards, but if you need to go the cheapest possible route try calling your way through the phone book.
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Did the vet say it was benign or malignant? Is she spayed?
If it is benign, dont worry and have it removed at a later date of you really want to. It will be cosmetic.
If it is malignant, ask if you can pay it off, or ask at an animal shelter, rspca for a more reasonable price.
If she is in real pain and her quality of life isnt very good. Do the humane and kind thing and put her to sleep. Sorry to have to suggest it, but it may be the only right thing to do
I'm so sorry about your little girl. My dog has one, too. The vet told me that surgery may only extend her life a few months and may cause even worse pain. So let her enjoy her life now. Give her love and attention. Love her while you have her, because her life is a gift. You will have memories of her forever. Put her on pain medication if she starts suffering more. Dogs have a large area in the brain devoted to feelings, which explains why they are so loyal. Be loyal to her and pray that all dogs really do go to heaven. My tears are preventing me from writing more.
My girl was lucky and the tumor was benign - that was 9 years ago, she's still cooking along at 15 years old. the faster you get to it the more likely it'll be a good result (as well as cheaper) Many vets take credit cards, but if you need to go the cheapest possible route try calling your way through the phone book.
my dog has a luxated patella. how do they get this?
does anybody else have dogs with this and how does it happen
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The patella is one of the bones that make up the knee. Because it is not well protected by muscle it can be moved dramatically from its initial position and it doesn't "snap back" like a rubber band. This can happen to any dog, sometimes the smaller breeds are genetically prone. It can happen when they are playing, but it can also happen if they just twist the knee the wrong way getting up from a nap.
It can be painful and take a long time to heal, so trust your vets judgement on treatment.
http://ww.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c.
It is usually an inherited fault, where the kneecap either becomes dislocated or slips.
There are operations that may fix it though
Most luxating patella's are genetic. the parents weren't properly screened before they were bred and they passed the genes on to your baby. In many cases no treatment is required. However, in the cases where treatment is necessary it is usually a very successful surgery.
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The patella is one of the bones that make up the knee. Because it is not well protected by muscle it can be moved dramatically from its initial position and it doesn't "snap back" like a rubber band. This can happen to any dog, sometimes the smaller breeds are genetically prone. It can happen when they are playing, but it can also happen if they just twist the knee the wrong way getting up from a nap.
It can be painful and take a long time to heal, so trust your vets judgement on treatment.
http://ww.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c.
It is usually an inherited fault, where the kneecap either becomes dislocated or slips.
There are operations that may fix it though
Most luxating patella's are genetic. the parents weren't properly screened before they were bred and they passed the genes on to your baby. In many cases no treatment is required. However, in the cases where treatment is necessary it is usually a very successful surgery.
my dog has a gurgling sound from his stomache area?
my dog is about 5 years old. hes in good health but he has some serious knee problems. so he is on a Steroid. it give him incredibly horrible gas. but now he has this very loug gurgling noise in his tummy, when I put my hand on his tummuy to feel it it feels like there is water rushing. my husband things it correlates with his breathing, but he doesnt seem to be in any pain or any discomfort so I am not worried about a twisted stomach, could it just be gas moving around in there, or does anyone know about any side affects from steroids like a perforated stomach or anything like that?
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It's likely just digestion, and the gas you talked about, If he's not in pain or discomfort he's probably okay. I have never heard of steroids causing a perforated bowel or stomach in humans (I'm a nurse) so I doubt that's the concern. IF he does have pain or seems uncomfortable have the vet check him.
Are his bowels moving regularly and are they formed? If he's constipated or has diarhea have him checked.
U GAVE IT STEROIDS? LIKE PEOPLE MEDICINE STERIODS?? why would u do that, ask ure vet cause i don't think u should do that cause its not even good for people!
Why ask on the net? Take the dog immediately to its vet, I think it is,hopefully, just digesting food. Get to the vet now for the dog's sake and yours
I don't know much sorry..
but is it possible that he's hungry?
Either that, or I would figure it was gas like you do..
but you can probably get better answers then mine..
Also you can try to research it online, I knew a couple of websites where you can find info on that stuff, but I forgot it..
If I remember them, I'll stop back.
Hope you find out.
I was looking at this site> http://www.healthyhappydogs.com/article..
for gastric side effects, and didn't see any mentioned..However, there evidently are many other possible side effects..
One of my dogs has a very noisey tummy, and has had for many years..she is in great health..I think it is just digestive juices and gasses..
this is a great supplement for bone/joint health..It may give your dog as much relief as steroids..You might print this out and see what the doc thinks about giving this one a try..My friends have had great results with this> http://springtimeinc.com/product/94/2.
Be sure to read testimonials..I was sceptical about recommending this for my friend's dogs, so contacted the company..they actually gave the people who wrote the testimonials my phone number so they could call me and discuss the results of giving these supplements..
I assume your vet put him on steroids. Yes they're tough on the stomach, and create a lot of gas that will move around with breathing. Check his stool for blood, that will tell you if hes' got internal bleeding. To settle the poor things stomach, try regular Kaopectate, that's what our vet used to prescribe for our dog. If that does not help by Monday morning call your Vet. Hope doggy feels better soon.
The dog is ill take him to the vet.
It is probably like when our stomach growls. Maybe he hasn't eaten and he is hungry.
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It's likely just digestion, and the gas you talked about, If he's not in pain or discomfort he's probably okay. I have never heard of steroids causing a perforated bowel or stomach in humans (I'm a nurse) so I doubt that's the concern. IF he does have pain or seems uncomfortable have the vet check him.
Are his bowels moving regularly and are they formed? If he's constipated or has diarhea have him checked.
U GAVE IT STEROIDS? LIKE PEOPLE MEDICINE STERIODS?? why would u do that, ask ure vet cause i don't think u should do that cause its not even good for people!
Why ask on the net? Take the dog immediately to its vet, I think it is,hopefully, just digesting food. Get to the vet now for the dog's sake and yours
I don't know much sorry..
but is it possible that he's hungry?
Either that, or I would figure it was gas like you do..
but you can probably get better answers then mine..
Also you can try to research it online, I knew a couple of websites where you can find info on that stuff, but I forgot it..
If I remember them, I'll stop back.
Hope you find out.
I was looking at this site> http://www.healthyhappydogs.com/article..
for gastric side effects, and didn't see any mentioned..However, there evidently are many other possible side effects..
One of my dogs has a very noisey tummy, and has had for many years..she is in great health..I think it is just digestive juices and gasses..
this is a great supplement for bone/joint health..It may give your dog as much relief as steroids..You might print this out and see what the doc thinks about giving this one a try..My friends have had great results with this> http://springtimeinc.com/product/94/2.
Be sure to read testimonials..I was sceptical about recommending this for my friend's dogs, so contacted the company..they actually gave the people who wrote the testimonials my phone number so they could call me and discuss the results of giving these supplements..
I assume your vet put him on steroids. Yes they're tough on the stomach, and create a lot of gas that will move around with breathing. Check his stool for blood, that will tell you if hes' got internal bleeding. To settle the poor things stomach, try regular Kaopectate, that's what our vet used to prescribe for our dog. If that does not help by Monday morning call your Vet. Hope doggy feels better soon.
The dog is ill take him to the vet.
It is probably like when our stomach growls. Maybe he hasn't eaten and he is hungry.
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