Is there such a thing? He has to make frequent trips to the vet to have his pads buffed. The hard skin is like a callus, but it smells like fungi. The vets have no clue. Is there something better to help him cure this? Any Sheltie owners out there experience this?
2006-10-08 04:46:26 · 2 answers · asked by tikizgirl 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Are you POSITIVE he's not a distemper virus survivor???
(Did he ever have any type of 'cold' or transient vomiting/diarrhea as a puppy?)
P.S. If his regular vets have 'no clue'....they should have already offered to refer you to someone with more expertise in that area (i.e. a board-certified veterinary dermatologist.)
I have had quite a few Sheltie patients live well into their mid-teens. If they get good preventative medical care and were not poorly bred, they often will.
2006-10-08 04:51:31 · answer #1 · answered by A Veterinarian 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have had three. Never experienced this. Two of mine had kidney related problems and passed away early. I am still very sad that I failed to recognize this. I thought it was just age. I discovered that Shelties only last about 9 to 11 years. Please watch your Sheltie and go to the vet when he/she reaches this age range. Ask for a check-up. They are wonderful animals.
2006-10-08 11:59:31 · answer #2 · answered by rasckal 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋