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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom  At his age, allergies would indeed be *very* rare, but they can actually happen.
To me, those pictures look like he may have pyoderma (staph intermedius) - a skin infection...did the vet do a skin scraping of these reddish areas and look at it under scope, bc that would be all it needed to diagnose pyoderma.
I can't imagine a thyroid problem in a dog this young, but has his thyroid been checked?
You should read this thread about allergies and how to approach them: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/die...tart-here.html
Here are your options:
1) keep going to your regular vet multiple times, probably about 5 more times at least...with no solution. This would probably amount to around $400-500 at the end.
2) go to a Vet Dermatologist and get on the right track immediately. They may charge $100-175 at your first appt, but they WILL get you the correct diagnosis. You can locate a vet in your area by going here: acvd.org | Home | Veterinarians with specialized training in skin, ears, and allergy
It sounds like your other dog also has allergies, as evidenced by the paw licking and chewing. I'd get a good allergy shampoo (NOT dandruff!) like Duoxo...get it on Amazon, not from the vet. Also, I'd get them something like Natures Logic Venison kibble. |
PLEASE LISTEN TO WYLIE'S MOM!
My Gidget went through something similar and Wylie's mom was right on target. She was extremely helpful with the advice and helped my Gidget. She knows what she is talking about.
From your pics I agree with the skin infection. An antibiotic will take care of this quickly but the longer you wait the worse it will be for your baby and cost you a lot more money $$$.
Wylie's Mom helped me ask the right questions to put to my vet. Gidget also has severe allergies and she's not even a year old yet.
My Gidget is well and doing great today. Doesn't itch, beautiful coat and rambunctious as ever.
Good luck. This forum is the greatest.