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09-24-2013, 07:34 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Texas
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| Long term distemper -OCD? About 4 years ago, I got a 3-4 month old puppy (mini schnauzer mix) from a rescue that takes dogs from animal control. She came into our house and we quickly knew something was wrong with her. We found out she had distemper. After many many vet visits, and emergency hospital visits, she was finally OK. And we were soooo glad. If a dog gets distemper as a puppy, they only have a 20% chance of surviving, I read! Eek She doesn't still have seizures, which some dogs do if they survive distemper. But I do think she has some neurological damage. She's not the smartest dog. LOL She does have a twitch that happens at when she sleeps, but nothing too serious. One thing she does is lick her arm. She's done this for a long time, however, she's been doing it A LOT lately, and now has a bald spot on her arm. I was reading a bit about long term effects of distemper, and it said something about OCD-ish behavior. This seems like a compulsion for her! I'm worried she's going to get it infected! It's fine right now, not red, irritated or anything, but I know if she doesn't stop, it could get bad. Any tips? What should I do to get her to stop before it gets infected or something? |
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09-24-2013, 07:49 AM | #2 | |
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Aw what an Angel, sounds like this poor thing has been through a lot. Glad she survived and found a loving home. You know Peanut has OCD tendencies as well. He is a licker. I will let him lick a little, but when it gets to that OCD point I make him stop. I've read that dogs will get those behaviors if they are scared, anxiety, and simply they are bored. I would start with increasing her playtime, walk time. It’s like that quote, not sure who said it “a tired dog is a happy dog”. I've noticed with Peanut if he gets a walk followed with hanging out outside and then a little play time he won’t lick as much. He will always lick before bed, but it’s for maybe 5 mins compared to 15 when he doesn't get the above attention. So I would start with some more activities, and always correct her if it passes that OCD line.
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09-24-2013, 08:03 AM | #3 |
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| Unfortunately, she's always been a pretty timid dog. She won't go for walks! If we try to take her on a walk, she'll just lay on the front porch and won't move! I think she does have some anxiety as part of her neurological issues. However, she will play with my kids. Maybe I can try to get them to engage her more. She'll play outside, but only if they're outside with her! I'll try to increase her playtime to see if that helps since she's too scared to go on walks. Thanks! |
09-24-2013, 08:10 AM | #4 |
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| Aww poor girl. Ya that sounds great, especially if she loves playing with them- that will be an added bonus for her. It may help boost up her confidence. Maybe at some point they can walk her around the yard on her leash.. Taking little steps may get her to the point of walking around the block with them. I’m really not sure on what else you can do… Other than more exercise and correcting her when she licks too much. Thankfully Peanut doesn't lick himself, he just licks the bed sheet or my arm!
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10-01-2013, 08:56 PM | #5 |
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| Have you thought about covering it? I have seen a bitter wrap that you can put on wounds to keep them from licking. If it gets really bad, you could put her in the kiss-e-collar that would prevent him from licking.
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10-02-2013, 04:06 PM | #6 | |
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I had it covered and she just ripped it and kept licking. It started to look bad today so I took her to the vet. She gave me a cream and wants Dorrie to see a neurologist to see if we can figure out whether this is seizure behavior or anxiety. She have me a referral so I'll all and make an appointment tomorrow. Thanks everyone!
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