my 10 mo. old pitbull girl has developed a rash on her head, she itches at it and it develops into little scabs and bumps that bleed. the itching also causes her hair to fall out. I washed her with medicated shampoo (chloridex , i think was the name but i don't remember exactly) but it didn't seem to help, it might have accually made it worse. It shouldn't be mange because she's on monthly revolution which guards against sarcopic mange. any ideas?
2007-02-21 04:31:23 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
It could be many things...allergy,staph infection,ring worm or even demodex mange. Let a vet do a skin scrape and give you a proper diagnosis please.
2007-02-21 04:43:37 · answer #1 · answered by W. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a skin condition or allergy that has resulted in "Hot Spots". Sulfadine is commonly used a works ok for this type of thing. However, it isn't good to use on or around the face and eyes. Topicals like this are symptom relief only but can be really helpful. If you want to look at the Cause instead of symptoms, dog food is a likey answer. If your dog food has corn and one of the first three ingredients, that commonly causes skin problems. Another would be if you treat your carpets etc with solutions or carpet powders. Make sure that the break out isn't on the spots where you place flea treament etc. It could be an irritation due to the strength of the topical. A great way to deal with any skin related problem is to supplement with a skin and coat supplement. They are cheap, work well, and make your pet much more confortable. The supplements replace the essential oils needed by your dog for healthy skin/hair, etc. You can also get them to reduce non-seasonal shedding and extra vitamins. We have a couple dogs with different problems. A lab that was a shedding machine that had itchy skin and a toy breed with terrible hot spots. So we put ALL on dogs on a product callled SHED STOP. It is a skin and coat supplement that also controls shedding and ALL their different problems went away. Within a week and a half, our toy dog had NO hot spots, no scabs or bleeding and her hair grew back in nice and thick. The lab doesn't shed and doesn't itch. It worked fast and extemely well. NO more problems at all since we started it. no re-occurances.
2007-02-21 04:55:01 · answer #2 · answered by alpacalady72 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Still sounds like mange -- sometimes dogs have relapses. I adopted a mangy stray and it took months of treatment to get rid of it. Mange is a mite infection. The vet can prescribe a systemic medication that you feed to the dog and the mites abosrb it through the dfog's blood and die. The hair will grow back.
Could also be ringworm. That is not actually a worm, it's a fungus infection. Try an anti-fungal cream for dogs.
2007-02-21 04:37:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a hot spot. Hot spots are common with terriers because they tend to have dry skin. Take your dog to the vet, and you'll be given some medication you can put on it.
It's also possible she could have a food allergy, although that would more likely be affecting more parts of her body, not just one. If you take her to the vet and it's not a hot spot, then ask about the potential food allergy. It really sounds like a hot spot, though.
2007-02-21 04:37:44 · answer #4 · answered by Steel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems to be some kind of allergy to someting be it an inhalant thats indoors or outdoors, or even could be her dog food which is very common. I see you have been to a vet already, seeing that you got some Chloridex, which is I think, is a vet. shampoo. What is she eating right now? After I know, I can make further suggestions.The main culprits of food allergies are beef, wheat, dairy products, egg and soya, so examine the ingredients list on your current dog food pack carefully. Dog food allergies are now such a problem that some brands hide these ingredients on their packs by calling them "meat and animal derivatives" or "derivatives of vegetable origin".
2007-02-21 04:46:32 · answer #5 · answered by Jessica♥sRRidgebacks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably an allergic reaction to something. I would definately bring her to the vet. I was told by my groomer that you should not give your puppy/dog a bath more than once a month, it causes their skin to dry out and takes away their natural oils.
2007-02-21 04:39:06 · answer #6 · answered by Lynn . 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like Mange or Poison Ivy.... if not one of these it could be an allergic reaction. Bring her to the vet, he may have to give her steroids to clear it up.
2007-02-21 04:36:19 · answer #7 · answered by Kimberlee Ann 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are so many things it could be, a visit to the vet is the only way to tell for sure.
2007-02-21 06:46:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To the vet! NOW! Dogs have very sensitive skins! They dry easily and can even develop mold! Go to the vet so you can get it checked cause it will git worse and in dogs, possibly fatal!
2007-02-21 05:24:21 · answer #9 · answered by Brandon H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you feeding your dog table scraps or people food? that could be it. Most skin allergies in dogs (other than mange) is caused by food allergies. if that is not the cause, take her to the vet before she becomes bald.
2007-02-21 05:39:34 · answer #10 · answered by katie d 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋