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by hutch on 31 March 2010 - 15:03
I believe that GSDs are prone to these cysts but I am not sure just how much it runs in families. I had a dog which regularly got cysts some small and some very large. I did nothing with them and sometimes they faded away other times they burst and then I cleaned them up with a tissue/cotton wool (heaving the whole way through because I am squeamish and the contents are yuk!). I then kept the area clean with salt water / antiseptic until it healed up. He did have a very large one which required the vet when it burst as it left a whole on his back about 3 inches in diameter. He lived to 15 years of age and his death was unrelated to cysts or skin problems. (He had not other skin problems)
I have owned several other dogs all related to this lad and none of the others have had the problem. I would have described his skin and coat as a little more oily than usual and I felt that this was the cause - blocked pores / folicles?
I have owned several other dogs all related to this lad and none of the others have had the problem. I would have described his skin and coat as a little more oily than usual and I felt that this was the cause - blocked pores / folicles?
by vonnie on 01 April 2010 - 00:04
Hi I think like most have said shepherds are prone to cysts and most pop easily if there small and not to hard and dont cause any discomfort just not nice to look at.
Most vets tend to leave them be unless they are big and causing them to rub them along the floor or up the furniture then they may opt for surgery as they are causing discumfort.
I have had three with them out of nine also one of my affies my two yorkies and my springer the springers was 3in in diam by the time she was 14 but at that age i was not going to have it removed as it didnt bother her and she was more at risk going into surgery.
Von
Most vets tend to leave them be unless they are big and causing them to rub them along the floor or up the furniture then they may opt for surgery as they are causing discumfort.
I have had three with them out of nine also one of my affies my two yorkies and my springer the springers was 3in in diam by the time she was 14 but at that age i was not going to have it removed as it didnt bother her and she was more at risk going into surgery.
Von
by K9 SEDSU on 30 November 2010 - 02:11
TANYA OUR OLDEST GSD (12) IS COVERED IN THESE CYSTS WHICH HAVE TO BE DRAINED REGULARLY.
SHE IS NOW RETIRED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE & THE CYSTS WHICH RANGE FROM SMALL TO BEING QUITE BIG DON`T APPEAR TO BOTHER HER. MANY OF THEM HOWEVER DO LOOK EXTREMELY UNPLEASANT. THE VET SAYS AS LONG AS THEY DON`T SEEM TO BOTHER HER THAT SHE SHOULD BE FINE...HAS ANYONE ANY TIPS OR SUGGESTIONS FOR TREATMENT OF SUCH CYSTS AS THEY DO LOOK QUITE SORE TO LOOK AT....SAMANTHA. www.K9sedsu.co.uk
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by PowerHaus on 30 November 2010 - 05:11
Sebaceous Cysts in a nut shell are a pimple or black head! It is an oil gland basically.
Vickie
www.PowerHausKennels.com
Vickie
www.PowerHausKennels.com
by Ruger1 on 30 November 2010 - 16:11
applying a warm compress to help drainage IMO would be helpful.......I fill a sock with rice and put in the microwave to warm it up....apply to area.....cleanse gently with an antimicrobial/antiseptic solution.....I like PowerHaus explanation as well, simply stated...In doubt see your vet.....JMO..
Deanna...: )
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