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hdpt00 · 05-07-2008, 06:25 AM

Going to the vet in an hour, I'll update when I get back.

tiggerr36792 · 05-07-2008, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by hdpt00

Please look at the attached pics... I have no clue what this is. Just noticed it while petting him. Doesn't seem to be bothering him. It's like two concentric ovals and a little bump coming from the normal skin next to it...

What could this be?? What can I do?

It could be ringworm. Here's a link: The Ringworm Page

You will need to take him to the vets to be sure. The vet can give you proper medicine. Let me know how he is and what the vet says.

hdpt00 · 05-07-2008, 09:00 AM

Just got back from vet...

His initial thought was a bacterial infection because of how it looked and the dry, flaky nature. He said it starts off as a pustule and then spreads circularly outward and could be caused by any type of stress such as teething, puberty and he has also had a small cough the last two weeks which could have lowered his immune system.

He then brought out a blacklight and thankfully it did not glow. They took a culture, but won't know for sure for a couple of weeks if they can rule out a fungus infection (ringworm).

For now he gave me Mupirocin 2% to put on the area twice daily. Hopefully this gets rid of things.

jrsygal37 · 05-07-2008, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by hdpt00

Just got back from vet...

His initial thought was a bacterial infection because of how it looked and the dry, flaky nature. He said it starts off as a pustule and then spreads circularly outward and could be caused by any type of stress such as teething, puberty and he has also had a small cough the last two weeks which could have lowered his immune system.

He then brought out a blacklight and thankfully it did not glow. They took a culture, but won't know for sure for a couple of weeks if they can rule out a fungus infection (ringworm).

For now he gave me Mupirocin 2% to put on the area twice daily. Hopefully this gets rid of things.

If he thinks it could be a bacterial infection, he should have probably put him on an antibiotic as well, especially if he had a cough. Hope he gets better soon. Elaine

4doggiemama · 05-07-2008, 09:04 AM

Glad no alarm bells went off at the vets. And hope the ointment works.

hdpt00 · 05-07-2008, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jrsygal37

If he thinks it could be a bacterial infection, he should have probably put him on an antibiotic as well, especially if he had a cough. Hope he gets better soon. Elaine

Since he isn't 100% sure its bacterial I think he didn't want to over medicate for now.

Duncansmom · 05-07-2008, 10:16 AM

See...glad you took him in. You just never know with these lil wee ones!

Good thoughts that everything will turn out fine!

BabyFidgette · 05-07-2008, 10:22 AM

I was thinking ringworm too. I'm sure if it is rw the cream he gave you will work.

zoeybear · 05-07-2008, 10:51 AM

My husband had a ringworm on his calf. Right where a cat would rub up against you. That sucker would not go away. We had 2 different prescription creams. It finally went away within a couple of days when we swabbed it with rubbing alcohol twice a day AND used the cream (lotrimin). You gotta dry it out with alcohol!! The fam. doc recommended this method!

hdpt00 · 05-08-2008, 08:38 PM

Update: The area where I've been rubbing the cream are definitely improving a lot, so I think it is working well. They haven't increased in size and seem to be going away. Unfortunately the hair in/around them is gone :-( and this cream will probably matt his fur a bit, but all that is temporary.

His energy is still normal and eating great. His little cough is still around but improving. Seems to be the worst during the middle of the night and he gets a bit agitated.

Hopefully I can report back in a week or so with the problem completely gone...

In the meantime, should I wash him tomorrow to get rid of some of the cream thats been mixed in his hair? Do you think that would be ok?

I Miss Shelby · 05-09-2008, 03:09 PM

I think washing the area should be fine. Be sure to dry it real good and then reapply the ointment. Also, if you use a towel be sure to wash it in the washing machine asap just in case it is ringworm . Keep us posted on the progress.

tiggerr36792 · 05-09-2008, 06:30 PM

Lets know how he's doing. I want to hear he's all better soon!!

KYBLUE · 05-09-2008, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by hdpt00

Please look at the attached pics... I have no clue what this is. Just noticed it while petting him. Doesn't seem to be bothering him. It's like two concentric ovals and a little bump coming from the normal skin next to it...

What could this be?? What can I do?

LOOKS LIKE RING WORM

hdpt00 · 05-09-2008, 07:51 PM

The dry scabby part is all but gone, there is still a little bump on the ridges of the outside of the "thing". It looks much better and seems to be all but gone...

The photograph, I don't think, really showed what it was. It looked very dry and flaky, like eczema, not so much ringworm. Whatever it is/was, I think the cream is really helping. Hopefully the little bump on the outer edges of it goes away soon as well.

KYBLUE · 05-09-2008, 07:55 PM

good luck hope all is well for your little guy

05-07-2008, 09:04 AM	#20
4doggiemama Donating YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS Posts: 1,613	Glad no alarm bells went off at the vets. And hope the ointment works. __________________ Joanne Rosie Cocoa Chipper Snowboy

05-07-2008, 10:16 AM	#22
Duncansmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 660	See...glad you took him in. You just never know with these lil wee ones! Good thoughts that everything will turn out fine! __________________ Elizabeth Duncan Piper Mackie Dove and Patches

05-07-2008, 10:22 AM	#23
BabyFidgette Learn Yorkie CPR! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Joisey Posts: 5,974	I was thinking ringworm too. I'm sure if it is rw the cream he gave you will work. __________________ Nicole ~ Teacher , EMT Yorkie CPR , & Baby's Mommy "Be my Pawfect Pal on Dogster, view my Videos, Photos, Age, Website, and Mommy's MySpace!"

05-07-2008, 10:51 AM	#24
zoeybear and Chloe too! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,397	My husband had a ringworm on his calf. Right where a cat would rub up against you. That sucker would not go away. We had 2 different prescription creams. It finally went away within a couple of days when we swabbed it with rubbing alcohol twice a day AND used the cream (lotrimin). You gotta dry it out with alcohol!! The fam. doc recommended this method! __________________ "Ma Petite Souris" ..............and "Gold Dust's Kissing Machine"

05-09-2008, 03:09 PM	#26
I Miss Shelby YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Auburn, GA Posts: 296	I think washing the area should be fine. Be sure to dry it real good and then reapply the ointment. Also, if you use a towel be sure to wash it in the washing machine asap just in case it is ringworm . Keep us posted on the progress. __________________ Kasey 7/14/92-8/9/05 Shelby 10/21/93-10/1/07 SCOOTER~~Proud Member of The Little Gentleman's Club

05-07-2008, 06:25 AM	#16
hdpt00 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bay Area Posts: 99	Going to the vet in an hour, I'll update when I get back.

05-07-2008, 09:00 AM	#18
hdpt00 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bay Area Posts: 99	Just got back from vet... His initial thought was a bacterial infection because of how it looked and the dry, flaky nature. He said it starts off as a pustule and then spreads circularly outward and could be caused by any type of stress such as teething, puberty and he has also had a small cough the last two weeks which could have lowered his immune system. He then brought out a blacklight and thankfully it did not glow. They took a culture, but won't know for sure for a couple of weeks if they can rule out a fungus infection (ringworm). For now he gave me Mupirocin 2% to put on the area twice daily. Hopefully this gets rid of things.

05-08-2008, 08:38 PM	#25
hdpt00 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bay Area Posts: 99	Update: The area where I've been rubbing the cream are definitely improving a lot, so I think it is working well. They haven't increased in size and seem to be going away. Unfortunately the hair in/around them is gone :-( and this cream will probably matt his fur a bit, but all that is temporary. His energy is still normal and eating great. His little cough is still around but improving. Seems to be the worst during the middle of the night and he gets a bit agitated. Hopefully I can report back in a week or so with the problem completely gone... In the meantime, should I wash him tomorrow to get rid of some of the cream thats been mixed in his hair? Do you think that would be ok?

05-09-2008, 06:30 PM	#27
tiggerr36792 DNG Presley Yorkie's Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 5,868	Lets know how he's doing. I want to hear he's all better soon!! __________________ Debbie DNG Presley Yorkie's Gloria http://www.dngpresleyyorkies.com - Come visit our puppies!! Official YT Members of both the Pink & the CrAzY cLuB!!!

05-09-2008, 07:51 PM	#29
hdpt00 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bay Area Posts: 99	The dry scabby part is all but gone, there is still a little bump on the ridges of the outside of the "thing". It looks much better and seems to be all but gone... The photograph, I don't think, really showed what it was. It looked very dry and flaky, like eczema, not so much ringworm. Whatever it is/was, I think the cream is really helping. Hopefully the little bump on the outer edges of it goes away soon as well.

05-09-2008, 07:55 PM	#30
KYBLUE YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: ky Posts: 300	good luck hope all is well for your little guy