our yorkshire terrier dog has spots and scabs on her back.....what is it likely to be.....what can we do about

Question

as above.....we can't afford expensive vet bills....what can we do ?

Answer 1

Yorkies are notorious for skin problems. It could be as simple as an allergy. Get it checked out and go from there. I have a friend who rescues them and just paid $3000 for a liver shunt. They're expensive dogs to own.

Answer 2

Wow. Lots of funny answers. The puggle answer... ahh... I have heard some bad things about puggles and how hyper they are. And what in the world is a white yorkie? Whichever one you choose, you could end up with a barking dog. Also, these bloodlines have been messed with a lot by BYB, so make sure you know the breeder really well (or at least do a dog a service and adopt it from a shelter/rescue). Some things I would personally look at if choosing between the two: Temperament: Yorkies may not like strangers. Neither are necessarily good for small children. If you have an irresponsible younger sibling (we are talking elementary school), and definitely if you have a sibling under the age of 6, NEITHER dog is right for you. Size: Both dogs are small, but the yorkie is smaller of the two... meaning more fragile of the two. Grooming: If you want to keep the maltese's hair cut short, it will save you some hassle, but if you let the maltese's hair long, oh, you are in for a fun time. :p Yorkies will also need grooming. Of course the tear staining issue of the maltese is something to worry about. Intelligence: Yorkies are smarter than the maltese. Those are just a few of many things I would consider. Personally, if I had the time, I'd get a maltese and let its hair grow long. Otherwise, I'd settle for the yorkie. I don't like a maltese with a short hair cut.

Answer 3

Hi I have a jack russell cross who has had just about every conceivable illness and keeps our vet in a great lifestyle.... he (our dog) suffers from allergies and this causes him to scratch therefore causing spots and scabs like you have described. I use a shampoo for sensitive skin which eases the sores and I give him a daily antihistamine which seems to keep it under control. This is kinder than letting it get too sore and painful for him. It seems to get worse at the change of seasons then settles down again. He is a bit of a baby but worth it :0) Hope this helps - unfortunately it seems that a dog with sensitive skin is an on going concern.....but worth it.

Answer 4

I just got a yorkie pup, so I am interested in the answers you will get on this. I don't really know the answer myself, but have you considered what you shampoo your dog with? Do you bathe him/her too often? Might your dog have an allergy to food or grass maybe? How about fleas? Could that be your problem? Does your dog spend time with another pet who might be biting or nipping him/her on the back? You could try changing these things and see if he/she gets better before taking your pup to a vet.

I wish I knew the answer. I just thought I'd give you a few ideas to think about. Best of luck on finding a solution!

Answer 5

Sounds like food allergies, which Yorkies are prone to. I've seen several Yorkies with the exact same problem- big, red patches and ugly scabbing all over them. The easiest remedy is to change her food. Don't feed her anything you bought at a Petsmart/Petco or the grocery store. That stuff is crap full of preservatives, cancer-causing chemicals, and ingredients refused from human food making for poor quality.

You have 2 options: Choose a high quality natural food from a natural pet store, or make food yourself.
If you want to buy her food, choose a brand like: Artemis, Avoderm, Merrick, Solid Gold, Wellness, Timberwolf Organics, Innova Evo, Chicken Soup, or California Natural (my personal suggestion for your case, they have a herring formula with only like 5 total ingredients, it's excellent for dogs with allergies because there is so little in it.).

If you want to make your own food, give her healthy stuff like boiled chicken breast, whole grain brown rice, carrots, peas, green beans, (no corn or wheat products, no white rice), a little bit of plain yogurt or cottage cheese, etc. Boil or steam everything and don't use any butter, broth, or spices.

It can take a few weeks to notice improvement. You can speed up the process a little buy giving her medicated baths. Go to a petstore and look at the dog shampoos. Find one with citrus, coal tar, salacylic acid, tea tree oil, sulfur, or anything that specifies it's for severe skin problems like dermititis. Don't bother with oatmeal, it's not strong enough for such a severe condition. Bathe her once per week and let the shampoo soak in for 10 minutes at a time. (If you can, have a groomer clip her hair short for you so it's easier to deal with for now.)

Good luck!

Answer 6

Hi you are going to have to go to the vet as there can be many reasons for this type of problem. It can get worse and he/she may loose all hair.
Food, fleas, dry heat in house etc. can all be the cause.
Once you go to the vet to find out what the problem is you are probably have to switch shampoo and food.
Ingredients in common dog food are prime causes of allergins for pets. Make sure you buy one that has no wheat, corn , gluten or soy. If you would like a great food and also skin products once you have gone to the vet go to
http://www.nancyshealthnet.com
I use these products on my three japanese chin all rescues and they have improved in coat and general health since.
If you spend a little more on your pet as far as good nutrition then you will save on vet bills in the future.
Hope your yorkie is better soon.

Answer 7

It shouldn't be expensive to sort this out.

Get the vet to have a look at these scabs to determine what they are - there could be a number of causes, so we can't tell without seeing them. You might just need a special shampoo for dry skin, or a treatment for mites, or even just a proper flea treatment. I think it'll be worth a visit for your dog's comfort, and to get the correct treatment. Yorkie's seem to be fairly prone to scabby skin, it could be allergies. Your vet can suggest what to avoid.

Please bear in mind that should anything serious happen to your dog in the future - like he swallows/eats something funny or gets a serious injury - how are you going to cope financially? Perhaps its best to start getting a little nest egg for your dog, or pet insurance (I understand it's not popular in America) so you don't end up in one of the many awful situations that people bring to these boards.

Chalice

Answer 8

Could be a number of things like an allergic reaction to a food perhaps?, or mites, ticks or fleas which are causing it to scratch causing scabs etc. I highly recommend you go to local Vets, if you get it treated now, it wont be too $ (probably only creams to apply on its skin), before it gets worse then you will really HAVE to fork out all your $.

Answer 9

long hair is nice but requires servicing and u have to grow this out for a long time

Answer 10

I prefer hair that is shoulder length or longer, As well as since that men who like women are more often then not right, they like long hair because this looks more feminine, as most males have short hair.