Health - rash nemo - Thu Sep 29, 2005 4:03 pm Post subject: rash
My hubby noticed a rash on Oscar's back today. It's like brown scaley looking and seems to hurt him when we touch it.
He doesn't seem to want to scratch it.
We have made an appointment at the vets tomorrow morning but I feel worried about it.
Has anyone heard of this before and has an idea what it could be.
Oh and if you touch the fur there it just comes out.
Mo
annestaff - Thu Sep 29, 2005 4:12 pm Post subject:
Could be a fungal skin infection, but I'm not sure. Good luck at the vets.
nemo - Thu Sep 29, 2005 4:16 pm Post subject:
It could be.
Can't wait to get him there now.
Will let you know what they say.
Mo
sambo - Thu Sep 29, 2005 4:54 pm Post subject:
I havent the foggiest either sorry but please let us know how you get on tomorrow as it could be of use for future members.
pollaton - Thu Sep 29, 2005 5:32 pm Post subject:
yeah let us know and i hope he is ok nemo - Thu Sep 29, 2005 6:02 pm Post subject:
It's only a small patch and I can't see any anywhere else on him so I hope it's something they can clear up quickly.
I'll keep you informed.
Mo
nemo - Fri Sep 30, 2005 12:24 pm Post subject:
Well have been to the vets with Oscar and (bit sigh of relief) it's nothing to worry about.
He tested him with an ultraviolet light for ringworm and mange but everything was ok as regards that.
It's a very common thing apparently. Can't remember or pronounce the name of it. What happens is that a little pustule forms and then the dog scratches it and then scratches somewhere else and breaks the skin so this virus then takes root there and so forth.
The treatment is antibiotics and some special shampoo to be used twice a week. He won't like that
That should do the trick.
He may get it again or he may not we'll have to see.
Mo
annestaff - Fri Sep 30, 2005 12:43 pm Post subject:
Glad to hear its nothing too serious Bath time twice a week my lot would hate that, and come to think of it so would I pollaton - Fri Sep 30, 2005 9:20 pm Post subject:
glad he is ok, find out the name so we can let other chatters know, always useful stuff like that.
nemo - Fri Sep 30, 2005 9:56 pm Post subject:
Yes I wil; try to find out.
Oscar will hate these baths and your right so will I
Bath time twice a week 
