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01-27-2017, 03:29 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Minnesota
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| My Yorkie has scabs growing on her back I've inherited my son's yorkie. Which is fine with me, i love her to death. Within the last month, she started getting scabs on her back. They don't seem to bother her, but i have no idea why this is happening. I thought they would dry up and fall off but so far... no. Calling the vet next week. Anyone have any idea why this would be happening or have you had any experience with this and your dog. |
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01-27-2017, 07:42 PM | #2 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| It could be caused from allergies. Is she itchy?
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01-27-2017, 07:54 PM | #3 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Minnesota
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| Thank you for responding. No, she doesn't seem to be itchy. Very big, very dry scabs. She had this once before when she was little. They just went away, so I've been kinda waiting to see what they do. We figured maybe allergies, maybe something she ate. Not sure. Will call the vet next week but wanted to see what it would do on its own. Or if anyone has experience this with their yorkie. |
01-27-2017, 07:59 PM | #4 |
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| I found this through google: Other Reasons for Dry, Itchy Skin Allergies can cause skin to be dry, itchy and/or red. Sometimes, the itchiness is so intense that the dog relentlessly chews away at certain spots until there are bare spots. Usually it would be accompanied by other symptoms including: • Discharge of tears from the eyes • Congestion or runny nose • Upset digestive system, showing as diarrhea or a reduced appetite However, allergies can cause itchy skin with no other complications. A Yorkie can develop reaction to a particular trigger at any age, consequently, they are not necessarily born with this and conversely, they can grow out of it as they mature. When Yorkie itchy skin is the only indicator of a problem, many times it will be: Mold, dust or pollen that is the trigger. Moreover, the #1 most problematic allergen to this toy breed is the saliva of fleas. Many owners try to solve every other possible cause, only to realize at the end, that flea bites were the reason that their puppy suffered with itching Fleas are very tiny and with the coloring of this breed, they can be overlooked. Owners who keep a clean home and make sure to groom their Yorkie well are often so surprised as to how fleas became involved. It can happen in the blink of an eye… They can hop from another dog to your Yorkie…up to 6 feet!
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01-27-2017, 08:20 PM | #5 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Minnesota
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| thank you for responding. I'm wondering if it could be allergens. She has enough problems already, blind and kidney disease. Even with those issues, is a happy little girl and has adjusted well to the blindness. I just hate to have these scabs on her and found another article saying these were fairly common. I'll call the vet next week. Maybe some medicated shampoo and some ointment of some kind will help her. thank you again. |
01-27-2017, 08:24 PM | #6 |
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| I've heard many people recommend oatmeal shampoo for skin problems. I've never used it but have seen a lot of people talk about it here.
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01-28-2017, 03:08 AM | #7 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Sounds like pyoderma to me, which is treated w/ Simplicef x 30 days.
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