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Help Me! What is this on Otis's Tail? I was digging through Otis's fur, and I noticed that the skin on his tail is peeling brown crunchy flakey skin all over. I also noticed he has some of that flakey brown stuff on his lower back/rump area, but none near his neck. I tried to brush it out, but it got worse and worse. What is it??? Is it old flea bites? I'm thinking that since he has none near his neck, and that's where I put the Advantage, maybe the fleas went and bit his rump instead. I should mention he is not scratching or chewing on himself. He seems perfectly normal. Please help! |
I cant be of any help but I hope its nothing serious!! Poor baby! |
God bless the INTERNET. I couldn't stand not knowing what this stuff on his skin is, so after Googling all these skin symptoms for dogs, I think Otis might have a yeast infection. Otis had a yeast infection in his ear last year. The rashy thing on his tail/lower back looks like the same type of peeling sores as was in his ear, and his symptoms fit that of a yeast infection. I really hope it's not cancer or ringworm. I'm making an appointment w/ the vet first thing tomorrow. Has anyone else's dog had a yeast infection on the skin before? I'm a nervous wreck. |
Sounds just like a yeast infection - nothing to panic about - our old Katie had it for a couple of months after she had taken antibiotics for a bladder infection. We couldn't get it to clear up till she had finished the antiobiotics but it didn't seem to worry her at all. The vet should be able to give you tablets and a wash to get rid of it. |
Hope is ok soon. |
Poor Otis! Hope it's a simple thing and will be easily treated! Puppy snuggles from Toto!! ;) |
Hugs to Otis and hope to hear that he is feeling ok. Keep us posted on what diagnosis your vet gave him. |
i hope he feels better soOOn |
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We jsut got back from the vet. She said they were old flea bites. I cannot believe what a hissy fit I was having yesterday, and it turned out to be old flea bites. Anyway, to give me peace of mind, she gave us some medicated shampoo and some topical medicine. YAY! I'm happy again! |
soo glad to hear Otis is OK!!!! Poor thing!!! Weeg sends you some puppy wuv!!! |
OMG, how many flea bites did he have? Glad the vet gave you med. shampoo. Maybe it is jock itch and one of those sprays will help. Okay, I apolgize but I could just see you chasing that poor baby with a can of Micoden(sp?) and saying"C'mon! Mommie wouldn't do anything that is bad for you!" My imagination is working overtime..Sorry... |
i noticed that around baby's ear's he also has brown little crunchy stuff tooo.... its like a scab could it be from flea bites? |
kikko has this too! hey what kind of shampoo did you use? Kikko had the same kind of thing you described in his ear and rump! the ear has cleared up beautifully but hus butt has gotten better but hasn't cleared up ... so iunno :confused: currently we are using malaseb and topical cream, but its still there! our vet is baffled and we are trying new topical medicine this week....but its been there awhile now. so maybe i need to get my vet to give me a different shampoo ... |
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