5 month puppy with bad skin irritations.

supercream2 · 10-02-2009, 08:48 PM

my puppy that is now 5 months old is getting a skin irritation on the side of his belly. he is a pit bull . i have had he back and forth to the vet more then any other animal i have every owned . i'm getting very tired of the vett and are seriously consedering changing vetts i enclosed a picture so u can see what it looks like. it is very itchy and i feel very bad for him . the dog is bathed once a month and brushed daily so i try and keep up with the grooming.

any help is greatly appreciated. thank you in advance.

matt and kano

cshellenberger · 10-02-2009, 09:44 PM

What tests have the vets done? Skin scrapes? Cultures? What were the results ? What treatments have been given?

supercream2 · 10-02-2009, 10:28 PM

the vet did a skin scrape, but did not suggest any thing else. they said they didnt notice anything out of the ordinary. i have been using revolution (flea ,tick, and heartworm) medicine. what do you think of it? any good? does any body have an ideas for anything on his skin?

5 s corral · 10-02-2009, 10:39 PM

might be deamadeptic mange
i would go to another vet also
jamie

supercream2 · 10-03-2009, 01:22 PM

if anybody else has any ideas? hes going to the vet next week. thank you

matt and kano

dogtra1n1ngl0ve · 10-03-2009, 02:26 PM

Is the dog always licking the irritation? Or does it almost go un-noticed to the dog?

cshellenberger · 10-04-2009, 12:35 PM

Ask the vet to do a skin culture for ringworm to eliminate that as well as any bacterial infections that may be localized. IF it's loacalized demodex, it may not show up in a scrape, and it's a very easy treatment. Ringworm however is very contagious and will need extensive treatemnt with fungicides and you'll need to treat the entire house as well as all other warm blooded beings in your house (human, canine, feline and birds). If it's bacterial, a course of antibiotics should clear it up fairly quickly. If your current vet isn't getting the job done, then by all means, find another (just stay away from 'chain vets' as they often overcharge for services)

pamperedpups · 10-04-2009, 02:13 PM

The problem could also be environmental or food allergies. You may end up having to test for them, too.

What kind of shampoo and conditioner are you using? And brush? I would recommend a high quality dog shampoo and conditioner of a type specifically formulated for skin problems, such as those made by Eqyss or Nature's Specialties, and a Zoom Groom curry.

Kathyy · 10-04-2009, 04:46 PM

Is he a blue? Dilute coat colors can have health issues.

supercream2 · 10-05-2009, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dogtra1n1ngl0ve

Is the dog always licking the irritation? Or does it almost go un-noticed to the dog?

yes the dog tries to lick it. he can only get to some parts of it with his mouth , then he will try and scratch at it with his foot.