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chopstix · 09-30-2015, 08:16 PM

Hello everyone,

I've been having some issues with one of my yorkies. I have 3, Chopstix, Wilbur, and Chowchow. Wilbur and Chowchow are brothers and are 3 years old.

Wilbur is having some problems with his skin. Chowchow is totally fine. But about 6 months ago, I notice a red bump on his lower back. It was red and was filled with pus. Unfortunately, I combed through it and it popped. Ever since that, these bumps started appearing. It appeared on his lower back mostly, his skin is very pinkish red, then after a few days, they seem to dry out and turn scabby. These bumps even have a weird smell to it. During this time, all 3 were eating Blue Buffalo. They receive treats like milkbone and jerky daily. They also get Cosequin ds for dogs and nutri-cal supplement. Since the cosequin are pretty big tablets, they only get half of the tablet. Not on a daily basis, I give them this vitamin every other day. As for flea treatment, all 3 are on K9 advantage. And as for shampoo, I use the aloe medicated shampoo purchased from the vet.

Well, we been to the vet and the the doctor said it is probably allergies. They prescribe some medication, I don't quite remember. Wilbur finish the meds and it is not any help.

During this time, we had a mobile groomer come to groom the yorkies and she noticed his bumps and said she was also having the issue with her yorkie. She said she used gold bond powder for the bumps and it helped her yorkie skin and now her yorkie doesn't have any bumps. We've also tried the gold bond powder. It did seem to get somewhat better for about a few weeks. But his bumps still wouldn't completely go away.

So we went back to the vet about 3 weeks ago. The vet still said it was probably allergies. This time, he prescribe more medication, told us to switch our food from Blue Buffalo to Science Diet and no more jerky treats. We also notice that when we apply the K9 advantage flea treatment on Wilbur, his skin got really red after a few times. The vet recommended NexGuard. Wilbur took a NexGuard table 3 weeks ago.

But now, since we've followed the doctor's advise, the bumps on Wilbur's skin is still appearing. I just got done combing through his hair and the bumps on his lower back are scabby and crusty. We have another appointment this Saturday, so we want to get him tested and see what is really the issue. allergies or some kind of underlying issue?

Have anyone have similar issues?

09-30-2015, 08:16 PM	#1
chopstix Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: TN Posts: 79	Bumps on back and allergies? Hello everyone, I've been having some issues with one of my yorkies. I have 3, Chopstix, Wilbur, and Chowchow. Wilbur and Chowchow are brothers and are 3 years old. Wilbur is having some problems with his skin. Chowchow is totally fine. But about 6 months ago, I notice a red bump on his lower back. It was red and was filled with pus. Unfortunately, I combed through it and it popped. Ever since that, these bumps started appearing. It appeared on his lower back mostly, his skin is very pinkish red, then after a few days, they seem to dry out and turn scabby. These bumps even have a weird smell to it. During this time, all 3 were eating Blue Buffalo. They receive treats like milkbone and jerky daily. They also get Cosequin ds for dogs and nutri-cal supplement. Since the cosequin are pretty big tablets, they only get half of the tablet. Not on a daily basis, I give them this vitamin every other day. As for flea treatment, all 3 are on K9 advantage. And as for shampoo, I use the aloe medicated shampoo purchased from the vet. Well, we been to the vet and the the doctor said it is probably allergies. They prescribe some medication, I don't quite remember. Wilbur finish the meds and it is not any help. During this time, we had a mobile groomer come to groom the yorkies and she noticed his bumps and said she was also having the issue with her yorkie. She said she used gold bond powder for the bumps and it helped her yorkie skin and now her yorkie doesn't have any bumps. We've also tried the gold bond powder. It did seem to get somewhat better for about a few weeks. But his bumps still wouldn't completely go away. So we went back to the vet about 3 weeks ago. The vet still said it was probably allergies. This time, he prescribe more medication, told us to switch our food from Blue Buffalo to Science Diet and no more jerky treats. We also notice that when we apply the K9 advantage flea treatment on Wilbur, his skin got really red after a few times. The vet recommended NexGuard. Wilbur took a NexGuard table 3 weeks ago. But now, since we've followed the doctor's advise, the bumps on Wilbur's skin is still appearing. I just got done combing through his hair and the bumps on his lower back are scabby and crusty. We have another appointment this Saturday, so we want to get him tested and see what is really the issue. allergies or some kind of underlying issue? Have anyone have similar issues?