cass_06 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 (edited) I have a chinese crested hairless dog who has a scabby and red neck. About 7 weeks ago we went to brisbane for some dog shows and ever since we got back he has developed a scabby and red neck but now has spread up his face down his legs and groin area. He has been on 3 courses of antibiotics as well prednill tablets. He has had a biopsy and blood tests. Now my vet is thinking it may be Hepatocucaneous syndrome which is to do with his liver. I have researched this and it says it happens in older dogs. My dog is only 18 months old. If it is this syndrome there is no cure for it and will live for about 3 months. He is back at the vets tomorrow to have 2 more blood tests, 1 on empty stomach and 1 on a full stomach to see if it is this syndrome. Has anyone got any suggestions as to what it is? Thanks in advance Cass Edited August 24, 2008 by cass_06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusky Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 just in case anyone is trying to google the name is hepatocutaneous hepato for liver. cutaneous for the skin. You poor thing you must be totally distressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Never heard of it. I wish you both well throe and hope its something minor instead. Must be very frustrating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena GSD Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 If you are concerned there are 2 good dermatology specialists in Brisbane (if this is close to you?). Mike Shipstone consults at a number of specialist clinics in Brisbane and also on the Gold Coast. Ken Mason has his own clinic in Springwood in Brisbane. Good luck, I hope it is not serious. Have they checked for demodex (usually seen in younger dogs than yours but still worth ruling out) they should have seen it in the biopsy though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cass_06 Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 If you are concerned there are 2 good dermatology specialists in Brisbane (if this is close to you?).Mike Shipstone consults at a number of specialist clinics in Brisbane and also on the Gold Coast. Ken Mason has his own clinic in Springwood in Brisbane. Good luck, I hope it is not serious. Have they checked for demodex (usually seen in younger dogs than yours but still worth ruling out) they should have seen it in the biopsy though. Thanks to everyone that have replied. My boys test results came back clear for this Hepatocutaneous syndrome but my vet seems to think that even though tests came back clear he could still have it, seems strange to me?? Any way my vet hasn't been that much helped to me so i have requested for him to be back on a weeks worth of antibiotics and cortosone to see if it has helped. From Tuesday to Saturday it has improved, still have a bit for him to be better but things are looking good. I think it was an allergy to durack brisbane dog grounds as he had perfect skin and everytime we went there he would break out. We rang groundsman and he said tehy spray the grounds with a herbicide which i looked up and is quite harsh if it has contact with skin which it has... I will post some pics for you guys to see... Cass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cass_06 Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 Here are the pics that were taken Tuesday, the day i got back from Brisbane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cass_06 Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 Pics taken today 24/8/08... In 4 days his skin has improved alot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomquest Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 He looks heaps better Cass!!! We are so glad he hasn't got that awful disease. By the way.....a Crestie got group today at Redcliffe. One of Sandys....Gr Ch Mohawk Smarty Pants. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havahug Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Oh Cass he looks so much better. I am glad this is finally getting better. He was so sad looking at Gladstone and I know you have been very worried about him. Looking forward to seeing him, Lulu and little Cheekie on Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomquest Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 He looks heaps better Cass!!! We are so glad he hasn't got that awful disease. By the way.....a Crestie got group today at Redcliffe. One of Sandys....Gr Ch Mohawk Smarty Pants.S. Opps that was actually Best in Show for the Crestie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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