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voltex
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| Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 11:54 pm Post subject: Skin problem? |
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I have found out lately my dog have something like pox near the head area. i bring him to vet and have some antibiotic and medicated shampoo, but after 3 days i still found the pox still there.
the skin has been dry and i try to take some sample and show you guys, the vet check and she cant conform this is something like Mange. The fur are still shinning and no sign of fur loss.
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Dr HanMRCVS
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| Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 10:15 am Post subject: |
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well it could be a follicular cast OR it also looks like a 'dandruff pierced through by hair'. both carries different differentials, but if i were you, i will first try to go for a local therapy such as medicated washes containing benzoyl peroxide and see what happens.
if the lesion increases in size or distribution, then the vet will probably do more diagnostic workout to narrow down the differentials or to go for the more probable diagnosis based on the response of what have been done prior to presentation. |
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voltex
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| Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 10:57 am Post subject: |
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thanks dr.han, i think is something like the follicular cast that you mention from the picture i search from the net. but not as serious, just some dot around the head area.
Can i know is thing something to do with the dog food because lately my dog always try to eat up some of the chinese new year small oranges from the tree. :? |
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Dr HanMRCVS
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| Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 4:35 pm Post subject: |
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| i doubt it voltex. |
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voltex
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| Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:26 pm Post subject: |
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can i know wat is the cause of this?
after having the antibiotics for a week with medicated shampoo, the effected area skin dry and comes out while bath. |
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Dr HanMRCVS
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:18 am Post subject: |
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| may i know which antibiotics was prescribed and which medicated shampoo are you using for your dog? |
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voltex
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 3:30 pm Post subject: |
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dr,han
i am not sure which kind of antibiotics, its white and quite long. i dont have any sample, its finish by now.
the hair shampoo, are those DIY, they pack it in a smaller bottle with no label. |
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Dr Nat
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| Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 2:28 am Post subject: |
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| Skin lesions take longer time to heal. Some may take weeks to show result, as the old fur is shed off and new fur grows. By the way, how big is the lesion and how old is your dog? |
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voltex
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| Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 1:15 pm Post subject: |
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my dog is 14months.. here are some update. still notice some red pox after the dry skin is off.
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Dr HanMRCVS
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| Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 9:14 am Post subject: |
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did you peel of the scab prematurely?
alternately, if you really want to know whats going on there, a simple impression smear or scrape on the lesion site may tells us more if its a bacterial complication or otherwise. try discuss alternate methods to get to the bottom of this with your vet if there is much lingering doubts in your mind! |
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voltex
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| Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 1:14 pm Post subject: |
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| Actually i scrub it when bath the dog. |
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Dr HanMRCVS
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| Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 2:22 pm Post subject: |
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itu la pasal.
the scab will form again, and try not to scrub it off (i know its very tempting) but if removed prematurely, it will look just like that red spot belakang your dogs' head. |
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voltex
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| Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 1:35 am Post subject: |
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| alrite :D |
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kikoyee
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| Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 12:21 am Post subject: |
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| Dr. in that case,could it be fungus? |
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Dr HanMRCVS
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| Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 8:50 am Post subject: |
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| nope. |
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