Update: When I got home this morning he was the same if not worse. Immediately took him to the vet. I told him everything I have told you all, including the pepperoni. He looks him up and down, notices lots of welps and reddish raised areas all over him, which were not there yesterday. Wanted to know if Otis had fleas, I said no, but he was itching himself like crazy, to the point where he was trying to scratch his ears with both back legs at the same time! He said it had to be some kind of allergy/skin allergy. Gave him a shot, and ten days worth of antibiotic. He told me to bath him immediately in a medicated shampoo and if it didn't clear up by next week to come back. Came home, gave him the medicine, gave him a bath (which he was detesting) and now he is sleeping like a log. Hopefully this is the answer! Thanks for all of your replies and thoughts, I joined yesterday just to get some answers and you all have been a blessing! |