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Originally Posted by Tucktuck  First I would like to say that I am new to Yorkie Talk... I joined to help with Potty Training. Recently, after my baby was groomed I noticed a bald spot in his hind leg. I didn't think anything of it because he was badly matted and my groomer is a dear friend of mine, so I trust her with my life. Days later I noticed some scabs in that area...wasn't sure what to think...Then I noticed a huge puss like scab on his spine...I had also noticed a bit of an odor to him as of late...I immediately thought of my yorkie talk buddies and researched here what it might be. I was leaning toward Mites...I contacted my vet and was seen last Friday...I went in with both barrels loaded....waiting to see what the vet said before "demanding" a skin scrap...My vet is extremely thorough if nothing else (usually her attention to detail is costly). She immediately said it could be one of three things.....1) ringworm 2) mites 3) I can't remember the other thing....Without flinching she said I need to do a skin scrap to determine our course of action..."YEAH FOR MY VET, SHE PASSED MY TEST"
Scrap revealed Demo Mange....he also had a minor bacterial infection from the Mange going untreated (tell me I don't feel guilty). We are treating him with Ivomec for the Mange and Cephalosporin antib for the bacteria....
After seeing everyone horror stories about misdiagnosis...I truely hope we are on the path to recovery......DAVEBLOOMER - I feel your pain......Is your baby all cured?? ****Can anyone recommend something to bathe him to give him some comfort...He never really itched alot...it just looks so uncomfortable to me...He has not lost alot of hair, only the spot on his hind leg and you can only see it is you are looking for it*****
Interesting thing about the vet too is that I was considering switching vets because he needs to be neutured and they estimated the cost to be close to $500 because he has a destented testicle...we also have a golden retriever and a cat...so the vet bill gets a little out of control...but after this I am wondering if this a matter of "you get what you pay for"  |
So glad your vet did the skin scrape quickly.
Sounds like it will be better in no time. Also, wanted to say Welcome!
03-03-2009, 03:10 AM
