Sophia has been biting her skin

[sophias mommy]

A vet visit is in order for Sophia. She had a little brown spot on her arm about 2 weeks ago. She had a nail trim scheduled anyway, so I pointed it out to the vet techs. They said it just looks like she's been chewing on her arm so I should watch it. If it doesn't get better, then come back! Well, it went away for awhile. This weekend she's been really biting herself on both arms and her legs . She has a bunch of spots now! It looks like several little tiny bruises. Poor baby! It just pains me to see her itching and biting her own skin. I've attached pictures. If anyone has a better idea of what it is, please let me know

I am really really really hoping its not her food. It took forever to find a food that doesn't upset her stomach.

Keep Sophia in your thoughts please! I'm not sure if the vet is open tomorrow, but I'll call bright and early like I always do, just in case they are open

[RileyDC]

Originally Posted by sophias mommy

A vet visit is in order for Sophia. She had a little brown spot on her arm about 2 weeks ago. She had a nail trim scheduled anyway, so I pointed it out to the vet techs. They said it just looks like she's been chewing on her arm so I should watch it. If it doesn't get better, then come back! Well, it went away for awhile. This weekend she's been really biting herself on both arms and her legs . She has a bunch of spots now! It looks like several little tiny bruises. Poor baby! It just pains me to see her itching and biting her own skin. I've attached pictures. If anyone has a better idea of what it is, please let me know

I am really really really hoping its not her food. It took forever to find a food that doesn't upset her stomach.

Keep Sophia in your thoughts please! I'm not sure if the vet is open tomorrow, but I'll call bright and early like I always do, just in case they are open

What food are you feeding...?

[sophias mommy]

Originally Posted by RileyDC

What food are you feeding...?

Blue buffalo basics (Turkey and potato)

It seems like she gets more itchy when it rains, which makes me feel like it may be environmental. But I don't know

[RileyDC]

Originally Posted by sophias mommy

Blue buffalo basics (Turkey and potato)

It seems like she gets more itchy when it rains, which makes me feel like it may be environmental. But I don't know

How long has she been eating the food.....??

Riley just recently had an allergic reaction to some
food after he had been eating it for about 4 - 6 weeks.
The vet said it could take that long sometimes for them to
have a reaction. He was allergic to the grains in the food.
I switched him to Acana and he has cleared all up.

I was going to say maybe it is environmental.....
Riley also has them but he only gets round marks on his tummy.
?!?!

I am able to give him 1/2 a benadryl twice a day if I need to.

[ladyjane]

I seriously doubt that this is from food. I would ask the vet. It looks to me like her harness is also causing some irritation. Maybe the whole thing is related?

Oh, that third picture sort of looks like she might have a staph infection. Since this is on her legs and belly, I would be more inclined to think it is from grass. When they scratch, they end up with infections. Definitely needs to be seen by the vet imho.

[RileyDC]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

I seriously doubt that this is from food. I would ask the vet. It looks to me like her harness is also causing some irritation. Maybe the whole thing is related?

Oh, that third picture sort of looks like she might have a staph infection. Since this is on her legs and belly, I would be more inclined to think it is from grass. When they scratch, they end up with infections. Definitely needs to be seen by the vet imho.

I am always so nervous about skin/staph infection. Is there anything that can be done to avoid this.....

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by RileyDC

I am always so nervous about skin/staph infection. Is there anything that can be done to avoid this.....

Staph on them is not so bad. It is a very common skin infection on dogs. People hear staph and think the worse. Staph is on their skin anyway...when they scratch it invades.

How to Treat a Canine's Skin Staph Infection | eHow.com

[RileyDC]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Staph on them is not so bad. It is a very common skin infection on dogs. People hear staph and think the worse. Staph is on their skin anyway...when they scratch it invades.

How to Treat a Canine's Skin Staph Infection | eHow.com

Ohhhh, Okay.... THANKS!!

Riley has got one or two round dry spots before with his allergies and I usually rub some Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil on them and they go away....

Also the vet said he had dry skin so I started giving him Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet.... that seems to help as well.

[sophias mommy]

Originally Posted by RileyDC

How long has she been eating the food.....??

Riley just recently had an allergic reaction to some
food after he had been eating it for about 4 - 6 weeks.
The vet said it could take that long sometimes for them to
have a reaction. He was allergic to the grains in the food.
I switched him to Acana and he has cleared all up.

I was going to say maybe it is environmental.....
Riley also has them but he only gets round marks on his tummy.
?!?!

I am able to give him 1/2 a benadryl twice a day if I need to.

She's been on it for maybe... 5 months? we've really had luck with this food!

Originally Posted by ladyjane

I seriously doubt that this is from food. I would ask the vet. It looks to me like her harness is also causing some irritation. Maybe the whole thing is related?

Oh, that third picture sort of looks like she might have a staph infection. Since this is on her legs and belly, I would be more inclined to think it is from grass. When they scratch, they end up with infections. Definitely needs to be seen by the vet imho.

Thanks for the information! I've been trying to wipe her down with baby wipes when we come in from inside. It's too soon to tell if its helping. She's definitely going to the vet tomorrow or Tuesday, whenever they have an opening. I hope its not staph .

[RileyDC]

Originally Posted by sophias mommy

Blue buffalo basics (Turkey and potato)

It seems like she gets more itchy when it rains, which makes me feel like it may be environmental. But I don't know

Keeping Sophia in my thoughts and prayers....
hoping it isn't anything too serious. Keep us posted!!

[sophias mommy]

Originally Posted by RileyDC

Keeping Sophia in my thoughts and prayers....
hoping it isn't anything too serious. Keep us posted!!

will do!

[jadabug]

Aww poor Sophia Jada has food allergies and it is heartbreaking when you see them so uncomfortable. I hope the vet can find out what is causing it and it is nothing serious.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by sophias mommy

She's been on it for maybe... 5 months? we've really had luck with this food!



Thanks for the information! I've been trying to wipe her down with baby wipes when we come in from inside. It's too soon to tell if its helping. She's definitely going to the vet tomorrow or Tuesday, whenever they have an opening. I hope its not staph .

If it is staph, it is easily cleared up with an antibiotic! My Georgie gets them...has one now and just had an injection the other day of Convenia which always clears it up. You can also get pills which are less expensive. I just love the convenience of the injections...one shot deal.

[msyorktown]

Poor baby...hoping this is nothing serious...keeping you and Sophia in my prrayers.

[BabyGirl Rosie]

Oh my goodness Linda!! I had no clue dogs could get staph too!!! I sure am learning a lot about staph lately. I too just found out that staph is naturally on the skin.

Poor Sophia! I hope you get to the bottom of this soon. I think a vet visit is the best thing!