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06-26-2005, 06:09 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Georgia
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| Crusty scabs and losing hair..pls help Hi,, Im new here and I would love some advice..I have a 7 year old yorkie and Ive been noticing alot of clumps of hair around the house from him, I also noticed he has alot of crusty scabs on him..Ive just moved to a new state and I havent found a good vet yet..Has anyone ever had this with their yorkies...Thanks in advace.
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06-26-2005, 06:18 PM | #2 | |
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06-26-2005, 06:20 PM | #3 |
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| None of us can say for sure what's wrong with him. You need to take him to a vet. |
06-26-2005, 06:22 PM | #4 |
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| Found this on-line Hello...I have friends that used to live in Peach Tree...but have moved now. Its a very nice community. I'm sure there are many good vets around. I'd take your Yorkie in ASAP- It could be something very simple as allergies or something like I located on the web~ Let us know how he is....k~ Wish I could help more. The Animal House Rescue Medical Directory Scabies - Sarcoptic Mange The most severe variety of mange is canine Scabies. Sarcoptic Mange is caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, which also causes human scabies. It appears in the form of a persistent, contagious skin disease characterized by frantic itching and caused by the mites burrowing in the skin especially of the head and face. Serum, the clear component of the blood, seeps out of the tunnels to the surface of the skin and causes thick scabs to form. Sarcoptic mange is contagious to both canines and people. Spread of Sarcoptic Mange also known as Scabies The Spread of Sarcoptic Mange, also known as Scabies, can be carried from one animal to another and from animals to people. The legs are provided with claw-like hooks or suctorial cups to enable them to attach themselves to the host. The mite parasite feeds on the host but can live for up to 21 days without feeding. Mites can therefore be found anywhere in the environment and special attention must be paid to ensuring brushes, combs, collars, bedding, carpeting and all upholstered surfaces are sprayed with an insecticide. The Life Cycle of the Sarcoptes scabiei mite The life cycle of the Sarcoptes scabei mite is as follows: The adults move on the skin surface and mate in small pockets near the surface of the skin. The adults chew and feed on live cells and tissue fluid. The male soon dies off after mating. The female then burrows into the skin depositing eggs in the tunnel behind her. She then dies. Eggs - Are white or cream and are laid on the host where they hatch into larvae within 3 to 10 days Larvae - the larvae moves about on the skin surface and molts into the nymphal stage, they also feed on live cells and tissue fluid Adult - becomes an adult within 2 weeks of hatching Adults live up to 4 weeks on the skin of the host Symptoms of Scabies - Sarcoptic Mange Scabies - Sarcoptic Mange is caused by a parasitic mite and symptoms are as follows: Frantic Itching Loss of Hair - first stages usually affect patches around the ears, elbows, legs, and face Loss of Hair - later stages affect patches around the whole body Crusting of the Skin - Scab Formation Listlessness
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06-26-2005, 06:23 PM | #5 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Georgia
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| What are the symptoms for ringworm?
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06-26-2005, 06:25 PM | #6 |
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| Hi! I did some research, and it sounds like your dog might have ringworm. Here's the link I read: http://www.pethealthcare.net/html/bo...m_in_dogs.html Luckily it can be treated, but you should really check with your vet before you take my word for it! |
06-26-2005, 06:27 PM | #7 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Georgia
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| Thanks everyone for the quick response...I will get Sammy to the vet and will keep you updated..
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06-26-2005, 06:28 PM | #8 |
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| Wow. Sounds like it could possibly be scabies too. |
06-26-2005, 06:34 PM | #9 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Georgia
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| Any links for scabies info???Thanks
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06-26-2005, 07:10 PM | #10 |
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| Annadoodle just posted a whole bunch of info on scabies above ^^. You could do a Google search on Scabies & dogs, and see what hits you get. HOpe that helps! |
06-26-2005, 11:07 PM | #11 |
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| Take your baby to the vet ASAP. It could be so many things and your pup need treatment soon. PLease keep us posted. |
06-27-2005, 06:42 AM | #12 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Georgia
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| Hi...I just called a vet Sammy has a appt tommorow...thanks for all the replies and i will keep you posted.
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