does he lay in the grass? ant bites or sensitivity to the grass on the skin, ever sit on the grass yourself and get those funny red spots and or indentions? maybe the same thing or him laying on a rug that has been cleaned with something he may be allergic to? If they do not clear up in a day or two or get worse; definitely see a Vet!
Angry Red Rash ???
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Thank you so much for this forum. Two vets here had no idea what it was, and my groomer though it could be ringworm (vet tested not). I have been adding a little yogurt to Medjai's food because of general health of it, but it has been getting better. If not for all of you, I would still not know what it is. I have tried everything I could think of to get rid of it and nothing has worked so far.
They probably don't smell, because they keep themselves clean too much to develop a smell. I will probably try hydracortizone and I've been searching and found a baking soda mix poured on after a bath can help a lot as well.
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here is a link about yeast infections
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Hi Guys,
Just dropped in quickly before I take Saba to the Vet. Thank you all for your input. jmcduff, that is exactly what his rash looks like, so Im guessing the diagnosis will be a yeast infection. I will update when we get home. Thanks again…
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Well we have managed to confuse the Vet, no end :rolleyes: . She immediately thought it was a yeast infection too. He did have only one little lone yeast when she looked under the microscope, but she believes that would be his natural flora. She isnt sure what started this in the first place, but he now has a secondary bacterial infection. So, we are applying some Hydrocortisone cream twice a day, which has an antibacterial in it too, and supplementing his diet with some Omega 3, fish oil tablets also. Just wish I knew what started this in the first place
…Tanza, thank you for that link about the yeast infection, very interesting.
jmcduff, those pics you showed of your boys belly, are identical to Saba's, thanks for sharing, as I forgot to put Saba's pic up :D...
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Good luck, hopefully it will clear up fairly easily. If you are having issues with licking or itching dogs, try spraying a little bitter apple on top of the meds. I have also seen people use jammies/clothing to cover up the skin. But that is a hard area to block.
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Saba,
Thanks for the info. Also, with Tyson he is not even bothered by the rash like itching and scratching. I would think in most cases, if it was a yeast infection, that it would be really itchy. I am probably going to take him in on the weekend to rule out/in if it is a yeast infection.
Jenny
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You can also trying using Tea Tree Oil around the infected area (and even on the area). Usually the taste and smell of Tea Tree Oil is enough to deter them from licking the area…
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I have attached pictures of Tyson's rash. These images are at its worse. It has significantly improved with the hydorcortisone cream.
I'm glad you posted those. My foster Cairo has been licking the same area and has developed a rash that looks exactly like the one in Tyson's pics. We were trying to figure out what the heck it was and what we could treat it with topically that he wouldn't just lick off. I guess we will get to make a trip to the vet as well.
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This could be totally off track, but when my basenji boy gets some type of food he reacts to, he lickes the inside of his legs where your dogs have issues.
If I switch the food, and add benadril he stops with the licking.
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Thanks to everyone for all the advice, its all very much appreciated. Im happy to report that the rash is considerably less angry than, even, yesterday
. The way I have been keeping the cream on, is what the Vet advised, to walk him as soon as you have applied it. A 10-15 min walk, is enough for the cream to soak in, and do its business . I then feed him, after the walk, so that gives him a bit more time, leaving it alone, to soak in, while he eats. O.T…...I am so glad this forum is here, the amount of info that is freely given, by the members, is truly incredible. The only thing that I get jealous about, is the incredible range of different dry foods, that you all have to choose from... We are extremely limited in Aus, and even more so where I live, (the little island hanging off the state of Victoria :p). Im thinking that the Barf diet might just be the way to go. Im currently learning all that goes along with the correctly balanced Barf diet... The other thing I need before I start, is a decent sized freezer too
Anyway, again thanks to all, for the advice, its very much appreciated
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Yes, if the quality of food is not available to you, you might be better off either doing raw or your own cooked diet….
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Tyson's rash is also looking better today.
All my B's are on raw and some cooked but not much. They love it. They get mostly chicken and venison when I can get it.
Jenny
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That rash is EXACTLY what my bulldog would get, and in the same area.
Weeps and then gets crusty? Has a weird odor?
My vet put our Snorky on the topical Gentocin. It was like a miracle. Neosporin and hydrocortizone were only a very temp. fix. Gentocin worked immediately, didn't sting, didn't stain, or dry the skin to the point of flaking.
Yeast infections love a damp environment. Keeping the area dry will help curb another outbreak.
Gentocin: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=9562
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Just to let everybody know, that Saba's rash has cleared up beautifully :). We will keep whats left of the cream, for the next B rash, am sure there will be others ;)… We are continuing on with the Omega 3 tablets too. We havent seen any changes to his scurfy coat yet, but I suspect its too early for changes, time will tell, on that one !!!
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frankee my 3 year old has also recently developed a red rash and blistering on the left side of his groin area and was licking it constantly, not sure what it could be, we put a cone on to prevent him from licking it. will be taking him to the vet tomorrow. not sure if it is a yeast infection or rashe from something else.
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frankee my 3 year old has also recently developed a red rash and blistering on the left side of his groin area and was licking it constantly, not sure what it could be, we put a cone on to prevent him from licking it. will be taking him to the vet tomorrow. not sure if it is a yeast infection or rashe from something else.
I would bet a yeast infection
