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AngieDoogles · 02-01-2008, 10:19 AM

You guys may remember THIS thread where Marty had scabs on his ears and the vets couldn't figure out what was wrong. Well, they eliminated ringworm as a possibility. There isn't any growth on the sample they took nearly three weeks ago even now so that's out. Now they are treating it as if it's allergies, but the scabs have spread and cover almost all of the top half of both of his ears as well as about a quarter of the back of each ear. We have Prednisone (steroids are good for allergies), a special shampoo, a topical ointment, and an antibiotic. If the scabs are still there in two weeks, the vet is going to do a biopsy to see if he has vasculitis. I am so scared for him. First of all, the biopsy will be painful. They will be taking a pretty big chunk of skin from his ear (several chunks actually), they have to put him to sleep using anesthesia which is a little dangerous, and they'll be keeping him overnight. If it IS vasculitis, that could mean that there's an underlying autoimmune disease such as lupus.

I am just so sad and scared for my little guy. It is breaking my heart to think of him sick or in pain. Please please if you think of it, keep him in your thoughts and prayers for the next two weeks that this will be just an allergy of some kind. The alternative is just too scary...

patty58 · 02-01-2008, 10:22 AM

Poor baby. I will keep him in my prayers.

Ellie May · 02-01-2008, 10:23 AM

I'm sorry.

Did they rule out mange?

Does he scratch or did these scabs just appear out of nowhere?

AngieDoogles · 02-01-2008, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

I'm sorry.

Did they rule out mange?

Does he scratch or did these scabs just appear out of nowhere?

The vet didn't mention it, but she's done so many tests and swabs and cultures and such that I don't know what all she has eliminated as possibilities. I just know that she says the signs look very much like vasculitis but she wants to make sure it isn't allergies before we put him through any unnecessary pain or discomfort. I will give her a call to ask if she checked for mange. Thanks!

He doesn't scratch, doesn't seem to be in pain, doesn't mind if you touch it or rub his ears, put medicine on it or anything. By his actions, you'd never even know it was there.

Ellie May · 02-01-2008, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by AngieDoogles

The vet didn't mention it, but she's done so many tests and swabs and cultures and such that I don't know what all she has eliminated as possibilities. I just know that she says the signs look very much like vasculitis but she wants to make sure it isn't allergies before we put him through any unnecessary pain or discomfort. I will give her a call to ask if she checked for mange. Thanks!

He doesn't scratch, doesn't seem to be in pain, doesn't mind if you touch it or rub his ears, put medicine on it or anything. By his actions, you'd never even know it was there.

Hmmm, usually mange is very itchy. It probably isn't that then but I would want it ruled out before going through all of this.

AngieDoogles · 02-01-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

Hmmm, usually mange is very itchy. It probably isn't that then but I would want it ruled out before going through all of this.

Maybe that's why the vet didn't mention it. I'll still ask though.

I just want my little boy to be healthy...

ARCHIE · 02-01-2008, 10:41 AM

Prayer's coming for you and Marty. Poor baby. I never heard of this but
I hope he dosen't have it. Finger's crossed the new meds work this time.

Give Marty a hug from us,

sherrijmkassie · 02-01-2008, 10:46 AM

I will pray for handsome little Marty . With any luck it is allergies which can be easily managed.

Try not to worry even though that is easier said than done.

hartygirl · 02-01-2008, 10:52 AM

Marty will be in our prayers!

Stay strong little buddy!

rrosenberry · 02-01-2008, 10:55 AM

Ahh poor Marty.

Hopefully it will be nothing or something easy to take care of.
Prayers for You having to go through this and for Marty.

MyFairLacy · 02-01-2008, 11:01 AM

I'm sorry

Hoping it's just allergies and not anything serious

Bizzymammabee · 02-01-2008, 11:03 AM

Poor Marty...never knew that pups could have Lupus...saying prayers for him.

KathyinCali · 02-01-2008, 11:14 AM

Poor baby. Sending thoughts and prayers to you both.

AngieDoogles · 02-01-2008, 11:47 AM

Thanks everyone! I am hoping and praying it's nothing serious as well. Marty is asleep on my lap right now. He doesn't even know that anything is wrong, just that everyone keeps looking at his ears and rubbing stuff on them.

I love him so much. He's my baby and it breaks my heart to think that he might be sick.

Yorkie Luv of 3 · 02-01-2008, 11:54 AM

Bless his litttle heart!!! Sure hope the problem is found out quickly now,, and get him on the road to recovery!!

02-01-2008, 10:19 AM	#1
AngieDoogles Mom to Marty & Maddie Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,995 Blog Entries: 1	So worried and upset! Marty needs your prayers... You guys may remember THIS thread where Marty had scabs on his ears and the vets couldn't figure out what was wrong. Well, they eliminated ringworm as a possibility. There isn't any growth on the sample they took nearly three weeks ago even now so that's out. Now they are treating it as if it's allergies, but the scabs have spread and cover almost all of the top half of both of his ears as well as about a quarter of the back of each ear. We have Prednisone (steroids are good for allergies), a special shampoo, a topical ointment, and an antibiotic. If the scabs are still there in two weeks, the vet is going to do a biopsy to see if he has vasculitis. I am so scared for him. First of all, the biopsy will be painful. They will be taking a pretty big chunk of skin from his ear (several chunks actually), they have to put him to sleep using anesthesia which is a little dangerous, and they'll be keeping him overnight. If it IS vasculitis, that could mean that there's an underlying autoimmune disease such as lupus. I am just so sad and scared for my little guy. It is breaking my heart to think of him sick or in pain. Please please if you think of it, keep him in your thoughts and prayers for the next two weeks that this will be just an allergy of some kind. The alternative is just too scary... __________________ Marty Maddie

02-01-2008, 10:22 AM	#2
patty58 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 5,272	Poor baby. I will keep him in my prayers. __________________ Decide To Make It A Good Day

02-01-2008, 10:23 AM	#3
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	I'm sorry. Did they rule out mange? Does he scratch or did these scabs just appear out of nowhere? __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

02-01-2008, 10:46 AM	#8
sherrijmkassie The Queen is back Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,918	I will pray for handsome little Marty . With any luck it is allergies which can be easily managed. Try not to worry even though that is easier said than done. __________________ Sherri , Cinnamon & Chai. RIP Kassie. .

02-01-2008, 10:52 AM	#9
hartygirl megan - g Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,324	Marty will be in our prayers! Stay strong little buddy! __________________

02-01-2008, 10:41 AM	#7
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	Prayer's coming for you and Marty. Poor baby. I never heard of this but I hope he dosen't have it. Finger's crossed the new meds work this time. Give Marty a hug from us,

02-01-2008, 10:55 AM	#10
rrosenberry & Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,164	Ahh poor Marty. Hopefully it will be nothing or something easy to take care of. Prayers for You having to go through this and for Marty. __________________ Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue' "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France~

02-01-2008, 11:01 AM	#11
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	I'm sorry Hoping it's just allergies and not anything serious __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

02-01-2008, 11:03 AM	#12
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,931 Blog Entries: 1	Poor Marty...never knew that pups could have Lupus...saying prayers for him. __________________ Lulu will always be in my heart

02-01-2008, 11:14 AM	#13
KathyinCali Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,700	Poor baby. Sending thoughts and prayers to you both. __________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy and Jammies Rest in Peace my Sweet Buster

02-01-2008, 11:47 AM	#14
AngieDoogles Mom to Marty & Maddie Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,995 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks everyone! I am hoping and praying it's nothing serious as well. Marty is asleep on my lap right now. He doesn't even know that anything is wrong, just that everyone keeps looking at his ears and rubbing stuff on them. I love him so much. He's my baby and it breaks my heart to think that he might be sick. __________________ Marty Maddie

02-01-2008, 11:54 AM	#15
Yorkie Luv of 3 Ayla now makes it 4!!! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana(home) & Texas(work) Posts: 1,711	Bless his litttle heart!!! Sure hope the problem is found out quickly now,, and get him on the road to recovery!! __________________ Cricket~Proud Petite Pup! Daisy~Proud TeaPot!! & Trixie ~Texas Girl & Ayla~Cherokee Baby! Yorkies!!! What's Not to Love!