Any idea what this could be ???? - Page 3

on the previous page you will find the comment of a trainer (kelly) to the concerns of a client(ruger). you see the sign of a true trainer who cares about her charge even after the dog has went home! I salute you kelly for your  character and dedication to ruger and prince! this my friends is what it is all about! A trainer who has CHARACTER and COMPASSION!

       Hi everyone interested...Update

            Prince went to the veterinarian today with regard to his condition posted above. BTW his veterinarian visit went great with regard to his behavior towards the vet and the assistance that were interacting with him....I was very proud...As far as the diagnosis the veterinarian called it  " folliculitis "...basically an infection started in the hair follicle. The treatment prescribed is Simplicef 150 mg daily for ten days, along with Douxo Chlorhexidine cleansing pads for his paw pads. Basically, if I understood  correctly this can be caused from just picking up the bacteria somewhere. However, it can be due to a parasite, allergy or hormonal condition as well.....We will have to wait it out and see how the treatment goes.....The areas on the hocks are not related to this condition. Vet thinks it is from normal friction..Here is an article on the condition folliculitis......Comments welcome...Thanks...


http://pets.webmd.com/dogs/dog-folliculitis

Thanks for the update.  I had been wondering....... 

So glad he was well behaved.  You are doing a good job with him.   

        Thanks animules.....we are making a lot of progress....

Huh. Learn something new every day.

Thanks, raymond. For every owner like Deanna there are 10 that don't want to do the work. It can be disheartening, so I am thrilled to pieces to be kept so up to date on all his progress. I particularly identified with Prince; he and I are a lot alike. :)

It was a good choice taking him to the non-crazy vet's office. Bet they get a lot of business from that kennel down the road.

 Not to derail, but I cannot even imagine a vet saying that about a prong collar. I walk all my dogs on a prong, all the time. I leave a prong attached to my leash and whoever is coming with me wears it...I don't give it a second thought. I hope you told them why you weren't taking him there, Deanna. They need to know they are NOT right. That's quite ballsy, IMO. Who are they to tell you what collar to walk your dog with? 

It's all about "let's not train him to behave, let's simply prevent the behavior." I call it the halti-mentality. 

Is it true  bacteria infection can be caused by a dog walking on roads or sidewalks that have been salted in the winter if salt gets up in between the pads?  My friend and I were just talking about this, but neither of us knew for sure.

       Sue,,,

               I do not know the answer to your question....I hope someone else will comment....: )

 Bacteria are everywhere, of course. The skin is the first line of defense against infection. If the skin is abraded, cut or open in any way, sure, bacteria have their means of entry. Salt on road surfaces is one thing that will desiccate and irritate skin. So it will readily lead to cracks or fissures, even small ones. That is all a pathogen needs to get in. If you walk dogs on surfaces that are salted, it would be prudent to always wash the feet off as soon as the walk is over and then make sure they get dried well. Even exposure to water can cause skin to get dry and break. Many wounds we all have, including dogs, are not easily visible. 

Seems like I was right on with my first response pages ago. Happy to know it was something easily diagnosed and he is doing better with the antibiotics. 

Good luck.

         Jen,,,Yes, I agree ....I did not tell them yet, but I am calling this week and having Prince's records sent to the new veterinarian and I will explain my reasons why. I think they mean well, but with a dog like Prince I need to have  have that extra control. 

         Hodie,,,Yes, you nailed it...I was hoping you would notice the update, I was curious as to what you thought of the treatment regimen.....Thanks....


                     Deanna...: )