[hoboarchery]

My girl friend brought home this dog that has a serious skin condition. It was at a house with many cats and was not cared for at all. The dog has open sores and hair loss on it's back end. She has another dog already and can't afford to go to the vet. I shaved the dog down because it smelled real bad. Then we could see how bad the problem really was. It is all over it's body, worse were it can get at it. The dog is in pain. I put a lamp shade on it's head to prevent it from biting at it's rump. I bought some hot spot from walmart. Can any of you recommend another treatment? It doesn't look to good right now and she is worried it will infect her other dog. The smell is still there as well. It is very good natured and about 2 years old. Send advice to hoboarchery@yahoo.com or reply here...thanks

[emma_pen]

This could be anything from a flea allergy, reaction to a chemical, mites or mange. The dog needs to be seen by a vet as soon as possible.

[petshopgirl]

I've met a couple people with springer spaniels and it seems to be a common thing with them that they have very sensitive skin. One thing is they feed them certain foods to avoid food allergies. I used a nice oatmeal shampoo when bathing one once. It seemed to help.

[hoboarchery]

The dog was on it way back to normal. I put a lamp shade type shield on it and after about a week it was healing up. Then it wiggled out of it and licked and bit itself all open again. It was neglected from the previous owners. She is going to get rid of it or already has. The smell is just so nasty.

[sunflower]

I have the same issue right now with my dog. She is a mixed breed. She does have an odour and sore spots. I think it may be an allergy to fleas or something else. It seems to clear up if I take the cap off the sores...I know thats gross but she seems to get comfort from it... however it seems the sores move around to her legs and stomach area. Thats why I thought fleas. I couldn't find anything though. I've spoke with a vet and they provided me with a scrub to use. Same results clears up and reappears. How did you fair out????????????? She is 7 years old and a great pet.

[hoboarchery]

the dog was put down after it gave the other dog the same trouble. It was told to be a reaction to fleas. She was able to clear up her first dog.

[emma_pen]

The dog was PTS for a flea allergy??? :evil:

[tintin]

You need www.Danex24.com

tintin

[barbaraababydoll@hotmail.]

sorry about that. i didn't read r other post first.well that is what the vet keeps telling me.but i keep him flea free and still itcy bad so gonna take him back

[suebgone]

dermatitis from a flea allergy is NOT contagious!

people who cannot afford vet care for their pets should not have them.

food is also a leading cause of skin problems & itching in dogs & cats