Guest MOLLY Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Any ideas? On her chest...They remind me of the puss spots dogs get from nettles but on a huge scale. You can see the dark matted hair, ones i squeezed last night and have since leaked, she cannot clean then where they are. They are almost completely covering her chest. The only thing i can think of is the steroids she is on at present are exaserbating the nettle stings??? MOLL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,173 Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Steroids weaken the immune system drastically. Some of my dogs get these, though much smaller when they've been running through thistles: I'd hazard a guess that they have become more infected because of her reduced immunity to infection: why is the dog on steroids? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MOLLY Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 For a baldy back Sky... http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/index...c=28690&hl= Thats what i mean about, if its not one thing! She will be weaned off the steroids shortly, then requires various other blood tests. MOLL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cúagusgiorraí 57 Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 A dose of strong antibiotics will clear it up nicely. Talk to the vet about it. I think there is special formulated shampoos as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,173 Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Try putting tea tree oil on the spots: probably best to dilute it 50/50 with water as they are open wounds, or try Propolis: natural antibacterial brilliant at clearing up nasties like that, and it wouldn't hurt to syringe some down the dog's throat as well: 10 drops in a couple of spooonfuls of warm water. I'd try no to go the anitbiotics route as she is already being stuffed with steroids.........are they working by the way? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ferret15 0 Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Try putting tea tree oil on the spots: probably best to dilute it 50/50 with water as they are open wounds, or try Propolis: natural antibacterial brilliant at clearing up nasties like that, and it wouldn't hurt to syringe some down the dog's throat as well: 10 drops in a couple of spooonfuls of warm water. I'd try no to go the anitbiotics route as she is already being stuffed with steroids.........are they working by the way? i agree with skycat (but i was told by my doctor that they suppress the immune system same thing either way ) i had steroids for three months and i caught every little cold going any cut i got got infected no matter how clean i kept it and they made me tired ! i got a rose thorn in my finger and within 24 hours it was pussy so maybe its a result of thorns and the steroids or it could be a side affect of the steroids as i got spots for the first time since i was a teenager when i was on them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MOLLY Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Try putting tea tree oil on the spots: probably best to dilute it 50/50 with water as they are open wounds, or try Propolis: natural antibacterial brilliant at clearing up nasties like that, and it wouldn't hurt to syringe some down the dog's throat as well: 10 drops in a couple of spooonfuls of warm water. I'd try no to go the anitbiotics route as she is already being stuffed with steroids.........are they working by the way? Thanks all. Im just going to keep it as clean as possible for now, surgical scrub, as i feel more comfortable using that the amount of times daily required to keep it clean. The roids worked, but as soon as you wean her off she starts again, so she is back on them untill her hair grows in enough, to wean her off again before next lot of tests, otherwise she will end up permanently bald. MOLL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Bunny Boiler Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 is the bitch spayed? seen a few with problems lossing hair after being spayed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MOLLY Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Yep boiler she is...thats one of the things the vet is gonna look at....hormones MOLL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,173 Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 I've just been googling colloidal silver: look it up under colloidal silver: uses.........I know it sounds like one of these cure alls, but I'd say its worth a go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Top Chalker Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 (edited) Molly , dont throw any more money at the vets , have you changed there diet in any way at all ????? i would just burst them keep them clean , is the dog scratching at them ? eta jab her up a few times and if it doesnt clear then take to vets ... Edited September 12, 2007 by Top Chalker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MOLLY Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 They dont bother her at all TC, im just gonna keep them clean. If she becomes uncomfortable etc ill get her checked then. MOLL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boom 0 Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 certain roids bring us out in nasty spots im just wondering if it has the same effect on dogs ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tonymac 0 Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Molly, for the spots try a Nappy Rash creme from the Chemist. Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MOLLY Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Thanks Tony. Its completely gone away, as quickly as it came, bizzare MOLL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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