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TimmyAbel · 05-22-2008, 08:00 PM

Hi! I know i havent visited in awhile...school has been finishing up. But my spirits aren't lifted now that its over because Timmy has a serious skin infection!! It's black and crusty. The vet said it was bacterial and that it was common in small dogs, especially terriers. He put Timmy on an antibacterial medicine called Clindamycin Hydrochloride Drops. He been on them for 10 days now and i see very little improvement. I'm really frustrated and worried because he is so tender and yelps anytime someone pets him the wrong way.

Has anyone heard of this? And do you know anything else i can do for him. It's spreading all over his little body. i want it to go away!!

Worried mother

yorkiesmiles · 05-22-2008, 09:57 PM

where is the infection at?

stedmansmommy · 05-22-2008, 11:09 PM

Oh goodness, I am so sorry hun

I hope your little sweetheart is all better soon. I know how frustrating these infections can be

My Tatum never had anything that bad, but she did have a bacteria infection around her little nose that caused some hair loss (quite a bit actually) but our vet put her on Clavamox and gave her some meds for allergies as she does have pretty bad allergies (the allergy pills she can take for the rest of her life or however long she needs) and thank goodness it seems to really be helping her. I hope your little one is all better soon....big hugs to you both!

TimmyAbel · 05-23-2008, 03:07 AM

It started with a small place on his neck and two tiny sores on his ears that never went away. Then It spread pretty quickly once the weather started warming up. It's all over his ears, all of his feet and his upper right back and sholder. his scrotum is completely covered with it too. since he's been on medicine that is the only part that seems to be getting better.

Patti · 05-23-2008, 06:10 AM

Poor baby. I would get a consult with a dermatologist, since it is not getting better with treatment.

TLC · 05-23-2008, 06:43 AM

Ahhh....poor baby. Hang in there, he'll get better soon.

Did the Vet give you any special shampoo?

The Coat Handler makes a Shampoo (1 to 5) and a Conditioner that is suppose to be good for issues with skin just like this. They also make a cream called Skin Works that also does wonders for these types of skin issues. I don't know if the stores carry it or not, but I have always purchased the products online. Maybe they would benefit Timmy

yorkiesmiles · 05-23-2008, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by TimmyAbel

It started with a small place on his neck and two tiny sores on his ears that never went away. Then It spread pretty quickly once the weather started warming up. It's all over his ears, all of his feet and his upper right back and sholder. his scrotum is completely covered with it too. since he's been on medicine that is the only part that seems to be getting better.

This sounds like it could be leather ear. Here's some good info about this - scroll down the page about 3/4 of the way Alex's Yorkie Care Frequently Asked Questions. Page 3.

We're dealing with this right now - almost gone

05-22-2008, 08:00 PM	#1
TimmyAbel Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Elizabeth City Posts: 34	bacterial skin infection?!! Hi! I know i havent visited in awhile...school has been finishing up. But my spirits aren't lifted now that its over because Timmy has a serious skin infection!! It's black and crusty. The vet said it was bacterial and that it was common in small dogs, especially terriers. He put Timmy on an antibacterial medicine called Clindamycin Hydrochloride Drops. He been on them for 10 days now and i see very little improvement. I'm really frustrated and worried because he is so tender and yelps anytime someone pets him the wrong way. Has anyone heard of this? And do you know anything else i can do for him. It's spreading all over his little body. i want it to go away!! Worried mother __________________ Becca (soon to be) Abel & Timmy Last edited by TimmyAbel; 05-22-2008 at 08:02 PM.

05-22-2008, 09:57 PM	#2
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	where is the infection at? __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

05-22-2008, 11:09 PM	#3
stedmansmommy I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stedman and Tatum's World :) Posts: 15,331 Blog Entries: 5	Oh goodness, I am so sorry hun I hope your little sweetheart is all better soon. I know how frustrating these infections can be My Tatum never had anything that bad, but she did have a bacteria infection around her little nose that caused some hair loss (quite a bit actually) but our vet put her on Clavamox and gave her some meds for allergies as she does have pretty bad allergies (the allergy pills she can take for the rest of her life or however long she needs) and thank goodness it seems to really be helping her. I hope your little one is all better soon....big hugs to you both! __________________ Mommy Loves Stedman and Tatum! They have us wrapped around their little paws!

05-23-2008, 03:07 AM	#4
TimmyAbel Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Elizabeth City Posts: 34	It started with a small place on his neck and two tiny sores on his ears that never went away. Then It spread pretty quickly once the weather started warming up. It's all over his ears, all of his feet and his upper right back and sholder. his scrotum is completely covered with it too. since he's been on medicine that is the only part that seems to be getting better. __________________ Becca (soon to be) Abel & Timmy

05-23-2008, 06:10 AM	#5
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Poor baby. I would get a consult with a dermatologist, since it is not getting better with treatment. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

05-23-2008, 06:43 AM	#6
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	Ahhh....poor baby. Hang in there, he'll get better soon. Did the Vet give you any special shampoo? The Coat Handler makes a Shampoo (1 to 5) and a Conditioner that is suppose to be good for issues with skin just like this. They also make a cream called Skin Works that also does wonders for these types of skin issues. I don't know if the stores carry it or not, but I have always purchased the products online. Maybe they would benefit Timmy __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com