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MickeyTheYork · 09-12-2009, 02:26 PM

First, let me say that my yorkie has a history of allergies and skin problems and the vet has seen him many times for these. Recently, I made two trips to the vet for the problem I am about to explain.

It all started when I noticed a pimple on my yorkie's back (right in the center of his back). I kept an eye on it, but when it grew, I went to the doc. According to the doc, it's nothing serious. A fat deposit cyst, perhaps. Eventually, the pimple popped and healed up to form a much smaller, scabby pimple. Doc continues to say it's not a big deal based on what he's seen (mind you, this doc has 30+ years experience with yorkies). So I wouldn't say I am terribly worried, especially considering his history of allergies.

However, I recently noticed that my york has several spots of red rashes around his back. I also noticed that some of these spots contain small pimple like things and some spots are scabby and flaky. I do not intend to run to the vet every week. I figure I will monitor him and make sure it doesn't get worse. In fact, after starting a new home made diet, it seems to have gotten a little better. Just wondering if anyone has similar issues and what it might be?

09-12-2009, 02:26 PM	#1
MickeyTheYork Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 92	Red skin, pimples and itching - anyone else? First, let me say that my yorkie has a history of allergies and skin problems and the vet has seen him many times for these. Recently, I made two trips to the vet for the problem I am about to explain. It all started when I noticed a pimple on my yorkie's back (right in the center of his back). I kept an eye on it, but when it grew, I went to the doc. According to the doc, it's nothing serious. A fat deposit cyst, perhaps. Eventually, the pimple popped and healed up to form a much smaller, scabby pimple. Doc continues to say it's not a big deal based on what he's seen (mind you, this doc has 30+ years experience with yorkies). So I wouldn't say I am terribly worried, especially considering his history of allergies. However, I recently noticed that my york has several spots of red rashes around his back. I also noticed that some of these spots contain small pimple like things and some spots are scabby and flaky. I do not intend to run to the vet every week. I figure I will monitor him and make sure it doesn't get worse. In fact, after starting a new home made diet, it seems to have gotten a little better. Just wondering if anyone has similar issues and what it might be?