my 12 mth old great dane has red blister type spots (crusted over)around his neck & pads of his feet...i have taken him to the vet & paid over £90 for ringworm treatment that had no impact whatsoever...i have just posted this question but 'answers' has put it in the wrong category...it has put it into skin disease/conditions...i went into greater detail with the other so if you feel you can give me some good advice please read my other question..any advice would be gratefully recieved
2006-12-20 22:32:53 · 6 answers · asked by Shazza 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Ringworm is rough. It is a fungus and stinks. The good news is it is crusting over. You do need another dose of the meds which is also common to have to do. I would not use the teatree oils till after it is completely dried up.
If you are having difficulty getting to the vet I would use some corn starch on the affected site to keep it dry and hopefully keep it from spreading till you can get the next set of meds.
2006-12-21 00:45:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know where your other question is, so I will just answer this one.
This is not ringworm! Ringworm doesn't affect the pads of the feet. These sound like burns. You need a new vet.
Sounds like someone threw acid or a chemical that burned your dog's neck. He must have walked in it, which caused the blisters on his feet. You will have to treat them as burns, and it sounds like they are infected due to the smell. Also check his eyes to make sure they weren't splashed by the chemicals.
Gently wash the areas with Betadine mixed in water 2 x's daily. The water should be a medium amber color. Use something soft like cosmetic pads, or cotton. Peel the crusts off to get to the burned areas. You can soak the feet in a basin or tub. All these burned spots have to heal from the inside out. Put an antibiotic such as Neosporin on each spot. Do the same with the feet, however, you will have to bandage the feet with a roll of gauze wrap to protect them and keep him from licking his paws. Apply a good tape over the gauze to keep him from taking it off. Lap the tape over the gauze onto the leg itself. It should take about 2 weeks.
I would start asking questions around the neighborhood. Someone doesn't like your dog. I would also report this to the police and animal control.
I'll check to see if I can find your other question. Good luck!
2006-12-20 22:57:22 · answer #2 · answered by a10cowgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should take back to the vet or to another vet if you dont feel confident about the origiinal one. Could be the dogs original blister problem has got a secondary infection and may need further treatment. Not something you can safely treat yourself im afraid. You could however use boiled water & salt (allow to cool before using) and cotton wool to bathe the blisters meantime. Salt is natures antiseptic and wont harm the dog even if it doesnt cure it. This is only until you get your vet appointment tho
2006-12-21 00:03:12 · answer #3 · answered by la.bruja0805 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yeah sounds like its probably infected. Give your vet a call. They should not be charging you for the visit again if the treatment they gave you did not work but you will still have to pay for medications. Keep them clean. You can put a bit of vasilene on them. Tea tree oil might help but then again he's more likely to have a reaction to a natural remidy. You can give him some children;s Benedrys but I do not know the ammounts. Find out before you give him any. I have a skin condition and have been taking antihistamines when the itching starts to get out of controll.
2006-12-20 22:45:15 · answer #4 · answered by .. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it smells, its more than likely to be an infection in the upper layers of the skin and the foot. Maybe ask the vet for some antibiotics as this may help with the infection, also, i don't know if they exist for dogs but ask maybe about some sterol antiobiotic cream which can be placed on the areas externally which may prove to be easier than force feeding the dog with oral antibiotics
2006-12-20 22:38:01 · answer #5 · answered by Sam P 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think you should go back to your vet, and tell him that you don't think you should have to pay for a 2nd visit. If you have a problem ask for a diffrent vet. It sounds like some sort of skin infection that should be treated. If money is a problem call your local animal shelter and ask them where there is a low cost vet.
2006-12-20 22:42:39 · answer #6 · answered by jm 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
awww, poor guy. Sounds like an infection hunni
2006-12-20 22:35:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a second opinion.
2006-12-20 22:48:03 · answer #8 · answered by Ted T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG!!! Take his the that aimal hospital!!!!
2006-12-20 22:53:03 · answer #9 · answered by Jess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋