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by Talia on 08 August 2006 - 22:08
Just wondering if anyone else has delt with this. My Gsd was diagnosed with it, it looks like cysts(but aren't) between the toes and they can break open. They are red, swollen and scaley...We are on coarse with antibiotics and topical medicated spray and an injetion of steroid today.
Anything anyone knows or can add would be appreciated.
Thank you.
by lioness9918 on 08 August 2006 - 22:08
PYO= pus
DERMA= skin
INTERDIGITAL= between the digits (toes)
FURUNCULE= basically a boil
-OSIS= condition
Interdigital furuncles, often incorrectly referred to as interdigital cysts, are painful nodular lesions located in the interdigital webs of dogs. Histologically, these lesions represent areas of nodular pyogranulomatous inflammationthey are almost never cystic. My own rescue GSD, post sarcoptic mange, developed several of these on both front & rear paws. They clear up with time & antibiotics.
by Bob-O on 08 August 2006 - 23:08
Wow. This is a new one for me, and one that I should place in my reference files for the future.
Lioness, thanks for the information.
Bob-O
by Talia on 08 August 2006 - 23:08
If you don't mind Lioness, how long did it take to clear up? what was your coarse of action? and how often did it return?
I know I have alot of questions, but I am trying to understand what to expect. My vet seems to believe this is an inhaled allergen, he believes it to be seasonal (in our case) I hope he is right, it looks painful, although my boy is not acting like it. Ofcorse they don't show thier pain. I just feel so bad.
Thanks.
by Blitzen on 08 August 2006 - 23:08
Yes, Blitz gets them on both front feet. Warm water soaks, keflex and Bactroban (an ointment) clears his in a few days. I would not use steroids, they retard healing. Bactroban is very expensive in the US, around $80 or more per small tube, but can be purchased online from Canadian pharmacies without a prescription for around $25.
by Blitzen on 08 August 2006 - 23:08
It's not a seasonal allergy. Many believe it's caused by the dog's running and ramming foreign bodies into the webbing of his feet. I don't think anyone know for sure what causes them. there might be a family tendency toward this condition.
If you are diligent with the soaks, ointment, and antibiotics (keflex being the drug of choice) you should see some improvement in a few days. There may always be lumps in the webbing of his feet, but they will get significantly smaller. Don't be suprised if they come back from time to time. Some vets want to surgically remove them. I wouldn't only do that as a last resort. Most heal OK with treatment.
by ryken1 on 09 August 2006 - 02:08
I tried Bactroban and it is very effective. It is available at any drug store at 10$ for 25 grams.
by Talia on 09 August 2006 - 04:08
Blitzen,
I may have mistaken,I am not sure if it was definitely a steroid injection. While he was explaining he was giving me the meds and talking a mile a minute! I will call tomorrow to double check the injection. He is on Cephlexin (sp?) and a medicated spray. I don't mind the expense of the bactroban, if it works. I will start soaking tomorrow.
Thank you guys for your input!
by Blitzen on 09 August 2006 - 04:08
Ryken I don't think we are talking about the same medication. In the US Bactroban is available only by prescription and is very expensive. I order mine on the net from Canada.
That is keflex, Talia. It should work well. Good luck.
by Changer on 09 August 2006 - 05:08
My shepherd had them all fall every fall, compounded by yeast infections in his feet. I kept his feet very dry, applied Gold Bond, neosporin ointment, aloe gel, antibiotics, soaked his feet in Epsom Salts. Nothing worked all the way. By the way, antiobiotics can make yeast infections worse, causing more irritation, and more predisposition for PIF. Good luck.
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