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LuvMySissy · 05-10-2008, 12:48 PM

I was grooming Sissy today along with a little hiney trim and noticed she has this rash. It is brown and kind-of raised and looks almost like it could be dried poop. It is not scabs as there are no rough edges and when I use a wipe, nothing comes off on the wipe. She regularly gets belly rubs, so this had to have sprung up within the last couple of days, but it is completely surrounding her little whowho and then branches out. I did notice this past week she seems to be licking herself quite a bit in that area.....

We have a vet appointment for Monday as she does not appear to be in pain. Anyone know what this might be and/or what I could do until we see the vet?

yorkiesmiles · 05-10-2008, 12:55 PM

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LuvMySissy · 05-10-2008, 01:20 PM

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Oh Crap!!!! Here ya go!!!

yorkiesmiles · 05-10-2008, 01:31 PM

wow - graphic!

That does look odd though. I'm not sure what to think. Anything new springing up green in your backyard? Just wondering if she was pottying and something she would be allergic to would be growing with the grass.

mypreciouspups · 05-10-2008, 01:35 PM

could it be from the razor.. maybe a razor burn..that is kinda what it looks like.

I have a rash like this on mara.. I think she got into nettles and put some antibiotic cream on her and today put more on and now it is not so itchy for her.. just a thought..anne

LuvMySissy · 05-10-2008, 01:44 PM

I don't think it is from the yard as she has only been out for a few minutes in the last week (the girls use pee pads). Also not razor burn as I don't shave her. I hesitate to put anything on it till we see the vet because she has been licking......

magsy17 · 05-10-2008, 01:47 PM

Nope that is from amonia in the urine. When they tinkle back splashes back. Mia has the same thing but much less. I thought it was flea eggs or flea poop but nope it's from when they tinkle. Usually a good washing with a strong cleanser like an acne cleanser then a bit of neosporin or cortisone cream will help heal it quickly.

sims822257 · 05-10-2008, 02:35 PM

Mia had that on her and so did Murphy once. I took them to the vet and he said it was a form of Staph infection on the skin. An antiobotic and they were all better.

Not sure if that is what your girls have or not but just looks very similar to Murphy and Mias. The Vet I had said it is very common in dogs and passes easy to other pets. They could have picked it up at a park, dog store, etc....

Hope you figure it out Jodie. Hugs to Angel and Sissy!

LuvMySissy · 05-10-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sims822257

Mia had that on her and so did Murphy once. I took them to the vet and he said it was a form of Staph infection on the skin. An antiobotic and they were all better.

Not sure if that is what your girls have or not but just looks very similar to Murphy and Mias. The Vet I had said it is very common in dogs and passes easy to other pets. They could have picked it up at a park, dog store, etc....

Hope you figure it out Jodie. Hugs to Angel and Sissy!

Only Sissy has it and it's only in this area. I'm hoping it is simple and not contagious - especially since we're sitting for Izzy (Izzy816) this weekend!!!!!

sims822257 · 05-10-2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

Only Sissy has it and it's only in this area. I'm hoping it is simple and not contagious - especially since we're sitting for Izzy (Izzy816) this weekend!!!!!

I hope it clears up for you soon. I know the vet just gave me an ointment to put on it and it was gone in a matter of days.

chloeandj · 05-17-2008, 02:03 PM

did you ever find out what this was?

LuvMySissy · 05-17-2008, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by chloeandj

did you ever find out what this was?

Hi Jodi - yes, we did. The vets says is it a fungal infection quite common in female dogs close to the ground. It is many times accompanied with a UTI - though Sissy did not have any symptoms of that. She prescribed Animax Ointment twice a day and after a week, it is almost gone!!!!!!!

chloeandj · 05-17-2008, 03:43 PM

That's good to know! I thought the pics looked a bit like what my maltese gets sometimes, which is a skin infection from allergies we think. Glad she is doing better!

SophieRose · 05-17-2008, 03:46 PM

That is interesting and glad for the picture. Will follow your post to see how she is doing next week. Warmly, Deborah

SANDYSAND · 05-17-2008, 03:47 PM

Hello,

I read this sooo late

How is Sissy doing? Is the medicine working?

05-10-2008, 12:48 PM	#1
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,700	What Could This Be (whowho photo attached)? I was grooming Sissy today along with a little hiney trim and noticed she has this rash. It is brown and kind-of raised and looks almost like it could be dried poop. It is not scabs as there are no rough edges and when I use a wipe, nothing comes off on the wipe. She regularly gets belly rubs, so this had to have sprung up within the last couple of days, but it is completely surrounding her little whowho and then branches out. I did notice this past week she seems to be licking herself quite a bit in that area..... We have a vet appointment for Monday as she does not appear to be in pain. Anyone know what this might be and/or what I could do until we see the vet? __________________ Jodie, Sissy & Angel Proudly dressin' your furkids at: www.sissyangelwear.com Members of the CRAZY Club!

05-10-2008, 12:55 PM	#2
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,033	no picture attached - please try again __________________ yorkiesmiles & Roxy - Queen of quite-A-Lot & Bubba - Ambassador of the Little Gentleman's Club GOD BLESS AMERICA HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

05-10-2008, 01:31 PM	#4
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,033	wow - graphic! That does look odd though. I'm not sure what to think. Anything new springing up green in your backyard? Just wondering if she was pottying and something she would be allergic to would be growing with the grass. __________________ yorkiesmiles & Roxy - Queen of quite-A-Lot & Bubba - Ambassador of the Little Gentleman's Club GOD BLESS AMERICA HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

05-10-2008, 01:35 PM	#5
mypreciouspups Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 3,093	could it be from the razor.. maybe a razor burn..that is kinda what it looks like. I have a rash like this on mara.. I think she got into nettles and put some antibiotic cream on her and today put more on and now it is not so itchy for her.. just a thought..anne __________________ Kacee, Kandie, Princess Grace, and Maravilhosa anne/pooh's mum my yorkies are my life

05-10-2008, 01:44 PM	#6
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,700	I don't think it is from the yard as she has only been out for a few minutes in the last week (the girls use pee pads). Also not razor burn as I don't shave her. I hesitate to put anything on it till we see the vet because she has been licking...... __________________ Jodie, Sissy & Angel Proudly dressin' your furkids at: www.sissyangelwear.com Members of the CRAZY Club!

05-10-2008, 01:47 PM	#7
magsy17 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 530	Nope that is from amonia in the urine. When they tinkle back splashes back. Mia has the same thing but much less. I thought it was flea eggs or flea poop but nope it's from when they tinkle. Usually a good washing with a strong cleanser like an acne cleanser then a bit of neosporin or cortisone cream will help heal it quickly. __________________ Peanut Mia Cody http://www.luvmyfurbaby.com now open!

05-10-2008, 02:35 PM	#8
sims822257 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,341	Mia had that on her and so did Murphy once. I took them to the vet and he said it was a form of Staph infection on the skin. An antiobotic and they were all better. Not sure if that is what your girls have or not but just looks very similar to Murphy and Mias. The Vet I had said it is very common in dogs and passes easy to other pets. They could have picked it up at a park, dog store, etc.... Hope you figure it out Jodie. Hugs to Angel and Sissy! __________________ Caren, mommy to Murphy and Mia Murphy WUVS his girlfriend Trixie

05-17-2008, 02:03 PM	#11
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05-17-2008, 03:43 PM	#13
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: N. CA Posts: 5,452	That's good to know! I thought the pics looked a bit like what my maltese gets sometimes, which is a skin infection from allergies we think. Glad she is doing better! __________________ Visit my Pet Boutique at www.ChloeBella.com

05-17-2008, 03:46 PM	#14
SophieRose Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,130	That is interesting and glad for the picture. Will follow your post to see how she is doing next week. Warmly, Deborah __________________ Peace and Light, Deborah My Sweet Sophie 1994-2007 Welcome, Charlie Barley 4.14.07 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/535291 *Sending healing prayers for Tink and Susie*

05-17-2008, 03:47 PM	#15
SANDYSAND Mommy Loves Koda & Kacy! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Home of the NY Yankees Posts: 4,584	Hello, I read this sooo late How is Sissy doing? Is the medicine working? __________________ http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=3a2e8eedc3dc6290fbd72e&skin_id=1603&utm_s ource=otm&utm_medium=text_url Mommy Loves:Koda & Kacy. Smile Life is a GIFT First Lady of the SRC~ Koda Benji