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Marina · 03-08-2008, 04:22 PM

I am is a never ending war against Chewys skin and I am slowly looooossing!!

I really need your' guys advice right now because I have no way of getting to a vet and im really concerned!!
She has always been an itchy kid and for about a month or so... shes been shedding a lot.... we ran a full blood panel and it came back perfect! Vet said to give her some fish oil and its prob a stress issue... i dnt really know that the fish oil is doing nything but moving on.....just now I noticed really small red spots on her belly, legs.
I cant really tell if theres anything on her back becasue her hair is pretty thick but there are several of them on her belly, underarms and legs. They look a little like chicken pox.... do dogs get those??????? I dont think shes itching anymore than she nromally does but she has been rubbing herself against walls and the couch.

Anyone have any ideas.. There is a red spot in the middle of every bump and a pink circle around it.

I dont think my vet can help us any further... are there doggie dermatologists? Should I give her a benadryl to help the itching... please any advice would be really appreciated. im alone with her and a really paranoid mommy.

Thank you

Marina · 03-08-2008, 04:30 PM

sorry for posting this in the wrong place but there are 3 people in the sick forum and 55 in General. I really need some advice...

cdawnfine · 03-08-2008, 04:34 PM

There seems to be doggie everything these days. You need to find a animal hospital, not an er, they will have several different types of Dr.s I am sure there are several in NYC

a2luckygirl · 03-08-2008, 04:39 PM

You do not think it is flea bites??
It could be them or an allergy!!!
Or another pest bite??

a2luckygirl · 03-08-2008, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by a2luckygirl

You do not think it is flea bites??
It could be them or an allergy!!!
Or another pest bite??

I have never heard of a dog getting chicken pox!!But I don't know they can't get them either!!

My sister nor I ever had them- MOm freaked as we got older- said it would be really hard on us to get them the older we got! We never got them!!

Marina · 03-08-2008, 04:42 PM

She is on Frontline... due for a new dose on the 15th. And she doesnt go outside when its this cold so I doubt its flees but what other kind of bits could it be? Anything in the house??

Should I give her the benadryl??

cdawnfine · 03-08-2008, 04:46 PM

benadryl won't hurt. Could be dust mites , have you brought anything new into yhe house or changed anything? The only way you will know for sure would be to get her to another Vet since yours can't figure it out.

hha · 03-08-2008, 04:55 PM

I don't think dogs can get chicken pox, but, you can give the benadryl as someone else said..it's 1 mg. per pound

Marina · 03-08-2008, 04:55 PM

Nothing new in the house but the paranoid mommy that I am...Im gonna go swiffer the floors right now...

I would like to find a vet that specializes in skin... my vet is great!! hes been doing this for at least 40 years and you can tell he loves animals and making them feel better. he exaamined her whenn she first started the shedding and said she just has that kind of skin. She has had ring worm twice now and is always itchy and dry so he said its just a chronic skin condition.

Thats why im wondering if this is also just due to the dry skin.
Im going to give her the benadryl and make sure there is no dust in case shes allergic to it...

She had a bath on Tues so I dont really want ot bath her again.... but maybe I will tomorrow.

Patti · 03-08-2008, 05:05 PM

When Maya had skin sores and hair loss my vet referred me to a dermatologist. She ended up with Cushings disease but had many other symptoms and is 10 years old. But there definatley are dog dermatologists especially in bigger cities. Good luck

Marina · 03-08-2008, 05:11 PM

Im sorry to hear about Maya but Im sure shes a happy pup and thats really all that matters.

How do they test for dif. diseases? Is it just through blood work or anything else??
Im going broke trying to get her to STOP ITCHING!!!

I hope its not because shes stressed out... Shes been home alone ALOT!!!!! but im trying to get her an much attention as I can when I am home. I wish it would get warm here alreadyyyyyyyyy.... were missing going on long walks!!!

Thanks for all the ideas.

hha · 03-08-2008, 05:30 PM

We have a vet here that is great with little dogs and skin conditions, but, it's quite a long drive for you..Your vet should be able to refer you to a specialist..I'm sure there are some in your area..I saw a dog on dogtown one night that scratched so much, it scratched almost all its hair off..they figured the dog would do better in the climate where they're located, which it did, can't remember what the dog had..I just hope you can find the cause and get it taken care of, I'm sure it's got to be aggrivating for the dog..

Patti · 03-08-2008, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marina

Im sorry to hear about Maya but Im sure shes a happy pup and thats really all that matters.

How do they test for dif. diseases? Is it just through blood work or anything else??
Im going broke trying to get her to STOP ITCHING!!!

I hope its not because shes stressed out... Shes been home alone ALOT!!!!! but im trying to get her an much attention as I can when I am home. I wish it would get warm here alreadyyyyyyyyy.... were missing going on long walks!!!

Thanks for all the ideas.

I also have Cali who scratches all the time, i have tried everything and nothing worked. I had the allergy blood testing done which showed no allegies
to anything they tested for. I have switched her food and she is a little better. Even the allergy meds didn't stop the itching. So I have no idea why she scratches so much. It is very frustrating.

hha · 03-08-2008, 05:49 PM

You know, I've been really lucky with all of my 6 dogs never itching...Mine get bathed every 3-4 mos. my groomer(also my neighbor) told me, that if you bathe them every week, you're going to end up damaging their hair in the long run..I just wonder if maybe this is what's going on, bathing is drying out their skin, just like us..you know how our skin gets dried out, but, we put lotion on ours, we don't the dogs..try laying off the baths and see if maybe that will help

Marina · 03-08-2008, 06:07 PM

I have stopped bathing her every week and am dealing with the smell but I usually give in after about 10-12 days because I live in a small apt and there is a distinct dog smell if she hasnt had a bath in over a week.

I really want to give her a blood allergy test. She is about 3 weeks away from being COMPLETELY switched over from Canidae to Natures Variety I cant imagine what else she could be allergic to but I wish I knew it would solve the problem. Everything that I am trying seems to come back negative... which i am very thankful for but i would also love to know what it is thats going on.

I am looking into a dermatologist right now... coming up with docs only in the city... the prices there will be astronomical...gonna keep looking for someone in brooklyn...otherwise i will call my vet on monday and see if they can refer me to a dermatologist.

The good news is that I gave her a third of a benadryl and she seems to have stopped itching completely and is walking around trying to get comfy for a nap. Maybe it is an allergy...?

03-08-2008, 04:22 PM	#1
Marina Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new york Posts: 581	Chicken poX?!?!?!?!? I am is a never ending war against Chewys skin and I am slowly looooossing!! I really need your' guys advice right now because I have no way of getting to a vet and im really concerned!! She has always been an itchy kid and for about a month or so... shes been shedding a lot.... we ran a full blood panel and it came back perfect! Vet said to give her some fish oil and its prob a stress issue... i dnt really know that the fish oil is doing nything but moving on.....just now I noticed really small red spots on her belly, legs. I cant really tell if theres anything on her back becasue her hair is pretty thick but there are several of them on her belly, underarms and legs. They look a little like chicken pox.... do dogs get those??????? I dont think shes itching anymore than she nromally does but she has been rubbing herself against walls and the couch. Anyone have any ideas.. There is a red spot in the middle of every bump and a pink circle around it. I dont think my vet can help us any further... are there doggie dermatologists? Should I give her a benadryl to help the itching... please any advice would be really appreciated. im alone with her and a really paranoid mommy. Thank you

03-08-2008, 04:39 PM	#4
a2luckygirl YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RIGHT NOW- MO! Posts: 1,946	You do not think it is flea bites?? It could be them or an allergy!!! Or another pest bite?? __________________ :I PLAYING....THE BANJO........ AND KISSING MY MOMMY GO TEAM EMMA

03-08-2008, 05:05 PM	#10
Patti Donating YT 10000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 17,852	When Maya had skin sores and hair loss my vet referred me to a dermatologist. She ended up with Cushings disease but had many other symptoms and is 10 years old. But there definatley are dog dermatologists especially in bigger cities. Good luck __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : Maya's Mom RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

03-08-2008, 04:30 PM	#2
Marina Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new york Posts: 581	sorry for posting this in the wrong place but there are 3 people in the sick forum and 55 in General. I really need some advice...

03-08-2008, 04:34 PM	#3
cdawnfine Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: nj Posts: 618	There seems to be doggie everything these days. You need to find a animal hospital, not an er, they will have several different types of Dr.s I am sure there are several in NYC

03-08-2008, 04:42 PM	#6
Marina Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new york Posts: 581	She is on Frontline... due for a new dose on the 15th. And she doesnt go outside when its this cold so I doubt its flees but what other kind of bits could it be? Anything in the house?? Should I give her the benadryl??

03-08-2008, 04:46 PM	#7
cdawnfine Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: nj Posts: 618	benadryl won't hurt. Could be dust mites , have you brought anything new into yhe house or changed anything? The only way you will know for sure would be to get her to another Vet since yours can't figure it out.

03-08-2008, 04:55 PM	#8
hha No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 2,837	I don't think dogs can get chicken pox, but, you can give the benadryl as someone else said..it's 1 mg. per pound

03-08-2008, 05:11 PM	#11
Marina Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new york Posts: 581	Im sorry to hear about Maya but Im sure shes a happy pup and thats really all that matters. How do they test for dif. diseases? Is it just through blood work or anything else?? Im going broke trying to get her to STOP ITCHING!!! I hope its not because shes stressed out... Shes been home alone ALOT!!!!! but im trying to get her an much attention as I can when I am home. I wish it would get warm here alreadyyyyyyyyy.... were missing going on long walks!!! Thanks for all the ideas.

03-08-2008, 05:30 PM	#12
hha No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 2,837	We have a vet here that is great with little dogs and skin conditions, but, it's quite a long drive for you..Your vet should be able to refer you to a specialist..I'm sure there are some in your area..I saw a dog on dogtown one night that scratched so much, it scratched almost all its hair off..they figured the dog would do better in the climate where they're located, which it did, can't remember what the dog had..I just hope you can find the cause and get it taken care of, I'm sure it's got to be aggrivating for the dog..

03-08-2008, 05:49 PM	#14
hha No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 2,837	You know, I've been really lucky with all of my 6 dogs never itching...Mine get bathed every 3-4 mos. my groomer(also my neighbor) told me, that if you bathe them every week, you're going to end up damaging their hair in the long run..I just wonder if maybe this is what's going on, bathing is drying out their skin, just like us..you know how our skin gets dried out, but, we put lotion on ours, we don't the dogs..try laying off the baths and see if maybe that will help

03-08-2008, 06:07 PM	#15
Marina Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new york Posts: 581	I have stopped bathing her every week and am dealing with the smell but I usually give in after about 10-12 days because I live in a small apt and there is a distinct dog smell if she hasnt had a bath in over a week. I really want to give her a blood allergy test. She is about 3 weeks away from being COMPLETELY switched over from Canidae to Natures Variety I cant imagine what else she could be allergic to but I wish I knew it would solve the problem. Everything that I am trying seems to come back negative... which i am very thankful for but i would also love to know what it is thats going on. I am looking into a dermatologist right now... coming up with docs only in the city... the prices there will be astronomical...gonna keep looking for someone in brooklyn...otherwise i will call my vet on monday and see if they can refer me to a dermatologist. The good news is that I gave her a third of a benadryl and she seems to have stopped itching completely and is walking around trying to get comfy for a nap. Maybe it is an allergy...?