RiverStar-Aura Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 A couple of days ago I noticed some different coloured welts on Kirah's belly. She was at the vet today (the one we saw I've requested not to see because she's useless) and I was told to keep an eye on them as it's more than likely an allergic reaction to the fleas I found on her a few days ago. Both Kirah and Zeus were given Comfortis and another dose of Frontline Plus (for ticks) as they were due for both as soon as I spotted the flea on Wednesday. Since coming home from work tonight I've noticed that the welts are even redder and that she's busted the pus-filled pimple-like one and is scratching like crazy. The vet didn't give me anything even though she talked about a cream she could give me and I'm so frustrated that I now have to take Kirah back for another visit. Luckily I'm off work tomorrow because Kirah and I have puppy training at midday so I'm hoping to get into the vet either first thing in the morning or in the afternoon. And I'm going to have to ask which vet is working because if it's her again, then I'll have to use a different clinic. I managed to get some photos to post in hopes of getting some DOL opinions. They were both taken this afternoon before they got worse over the course of the afternoon. The welt on the bottom left is my biggest concern as it's the pus-like one, however, there are some black tipped ones as well and because they're all so different I have no idea. A closer up shot with flash. Kirah's not the most co-operative patient and loves to squirm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilly Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 It could be acne? ... dogs do get it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 have you given her an antihistamine to ease the itching? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverStar-Aura Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 No antihistamine. She's only 7 months old so would a Claratyne be safe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 i haven't tried that one, if you do a search on here there have been other posts about types and dosage for dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Find a decent vet? Can't help .. but allergies do produce welts ..and acne/infections produce pustules . welts and pustules etc are different contact a vet to get anti histamine dosage ..and maybe dab some betadine or silver colloid on the broken skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverStar-Aura Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 Thanks for the advice. Just found the Ingleburn Vet antihistamine calculator through a search and it mentions Claratyne. Will go give her half a tablet now and see how she's going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverStar-Aura Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 Find a decent vet? As I mentioned in my post the vet I normally see wasn't working yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjazld Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 they look like pustules to me not welts. I would try Neocort cream for a few days it has the anitbiotic/antiinflam and lignocaine (topical anesthetic) in. betadine is also good i use it for any wounds/bites etc. other than fleas is their anything else that might be biting? mozzies? i have used claratyne. 10mg in a 22kg dog, no adverse but not sure it helped.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOCTRL Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 My pup had something similar, little pustules all over his belly from an allergic reaction to something. The vet gave us antibiotics just in case but what helped most were antihistamines. Vet recommended Phenergan 10mg tablets, they are first gen antihistamine so can cause drowsyness (not that we saw lol!) but are very safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sallyandtex Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 My pup had something similar, little pustules all over his belly from an allergic reaction to something. The vet gave us antibiotics just in case but what helped most were antihistamines. Vet recommended Phenergan 10mg tablets, they are first gen antihistamine so can cause drowsyness (not that we saw lol!) but are very safe. Why do vets advise to give Phenergan when there are newer, non-drowsy alternatives?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 No idea I use Zyrtec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee lee Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 It sounds/looks like a staph infection from scratching the allergic rash. Administer some antihistimine to reduce the itchiness, then apply some diluted betadine to the area with the sores. I did a lot of research when my dog ended up with a similar looking problem and there seemed to be no consensus about taking antibiotics to fix it. So I opted to try the betadine rather than overload her with drugs. After a few days it had cleared up. I LOVE betadine... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 It could be acne? ... dogs do get it They look like Pustules which are small pimple-like lesions. These pustules can occur from itching and biting of a certain area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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