lercher

[a young himler 0]

just wanted to know if anyone knows anything about this? the patch started and has gradually got bigger about 2 inches now? its on his tail...

[bush wacker 77]

prob mange mate

[chartpolski 23,612]

just wanted to know if anyone knows anything about this? the patch started and has gradually got bigger about 2 inches now? its on his tail...

 

 

See a vet.

[a young himler 0]

prob mange mate

cheers pal... somebody said that how is it caused and what shall i do?

[seanc 201]

Have got a Lurcher with the same problem could be the Sebaceous glands

 

Stud Tail

 

(Supracaudal Gland Infection)

 

There is a sebaceous gland near the base of the tail in both dogs and cats that sometimes becomes over-active and/or infected. In cats, this condition is called "stud tail" even though the problem sometimes occurs in females and castrated males.

 

In dogs, the same condition is usually just called by it's medical name: Supracaudal Gland Infection or Supracaudal Gland Hyperplasia.

 

If no underlying problems (typically fleas) are found, then treatment consists mostly of cleaning with degreasing shampoos and possibly short term steroids and antibiotic therapy. In dogs, every once in a while, surgical reduction or removal of the gland is needed. In cats, castration often helps.

 

Regards

 

Sean

[a young himler 0]

Have got a Lurcher with the same problem could be the Sebaceous glands

 

Stud Tail

 

(Supracaudal Gland Infection)

 

There is a sebaceous gland near the base of the tail in both dogs and cats that sometimes becomes over-active and/or infected. In cats, this condition is called "stud tail" even though the problem sometimes occurs in females and castrated males.

 

In dogs, the same condition is usually just called by it's medical name: Supracaudal Gland Infection or Supracaudal Gland Hyperplasia.

 

If no underlying problems (typically fleas) are found, then treatment consists mostly of cleaning with degreasing shampoos and possibly short term steroids and antibiotic therapy. In dogs, every once in a while, surgical reduction or removal of the gland is needed. In cats, castration often helps.

 

Regards

 

Sean

cheers mate.. ive treated him for flees and the patch doesnt seem to be bothering him.

[marty42 18]

id put me money on mange.i had that problem before.id nip it in the but or it could spread to the rest of your dogs.what i use is sheep dip.that would cure your dog in no time.you can get it in any glanbia store

[Rake aboot 4,935]

Calm down ! lol

My Lurcher had this for years and it was just the canine equivelant of a bloke going bald,, testoterone type hormones etc,, seems common in black dogs,on the tail and have seen it in lurchers and Labs as well.. worth getting an oppinion from the vet but it may be nothing to worry aboot

[a young himler 0]

Calm down ! lol

My Lurcher had this for years and it was just the canine equivelant of a bloke going bald,, testoterone type hormones etc,, seems common in black dogs,on the tail and have seen it in lurchers and Labs as well.. worth getting an oppinion from the vet but it may be nothing to worry aboot

cheers lads