abzndbonnie Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 OK here goes, My golden came inside before and was constantly chewing on her front and back feet( mostly back) ..It got so bad that her fur started turning red, and her skin inflammed, i couldn't get a great look as she wouldn't let me near it.. Shes chewing like it's itchy. Her diet hasn't changed and she hasn't had a problem with it so far? What could it be?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMonaro Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 (edited) Could be an infection like tinea. One of my girls had it a while ago on a front paw....chewed it absolutely red raw. We got some cream from the vets and she had to wear a sock for 1/2 an hour so she wouldnt lick the cream off, and it healed up pretty quickly. or she could of been bitten by a green ant between her toes. Edited March 24, 2005 by MissMonaro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abzndbonnie Posted March 24, 2005 Author Share Posted March 24, 2005 Thanks i think the vet is the way to go here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saaraa Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 (edited) my last dog had that, the vet said to give it an antihistamine and it worked. just one you give to people because it was an allergy to grass and pollen Edited March 24, 2005 by saaraa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 (edited) Ask your Vet about Atopy/Atopic Dermatitis- sounds very much like it to me. Do a google search and read up on it. I have had first hand experience with a dog with it. Edited March 24, 2005 by InspectorRex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fido666 Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Hi ABZ, Do you have any wandering jew in your garden? This can cause a severe allergic reaction in dogs (and it's a bugger to kill the stuff). regards, Corine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abzndbonnie Posted March 24, 2005 Author Share Posted March 24, 2005 jew? like the jew u get of a morning? yes we do get it alot the backyard slopes downwards into a very shady cold spot where alot of jew builds up, thankyou all so much! i will try the aloe vera and if thats not good im off to the vets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westielover Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Wandering dew is a plant and it looks like this: http://www.naturespic.com/a1/image.asp?id=8056 dogs are very allergic to this plant/weed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abzndbonnie Posted March 24, 2005 Author Share Posted March 24, 2005 ah ha! thankyou westie lover! Before i go to the vets a man suggested to put her on Medi-cal Gastro Formula..It literally is boiled hamburgers mixed with rice and after 4 days if i see the reaction settling, then after bringing her diet slowly back in it starts to arise again, its her diet. If this is wrong and i dont have these plants, im going to the vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zayda_asher Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 (edited) Before i go to the vets a man suggested to put her on Medi-cal Gastro Formula..It literally is boiled hamburgers mixed with rice and after 4 days if i see the reaction settling, then after bringing her diet slowly back in it starts to arise again, its her diet. If this is wrong and i dont have these plants, im going to the vets. I just don't see how this would work.... If she is allergic to anything in the food this person recommends then you will stil see a reaction.... Better to consult with your vet and get a referral to a dermatologist.... Don't rely on steroids or other things that treat symptoms without adressing the underlying issue... Dogs often don't develop allergies until 1.5 years or older..... I have an extreme allergic dog - pm me if you want more info... or talk to Rappie who is a vet intern with dermatological experience.... Dan Edited March 24, 2005 by zayda_asher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abzndbonnie Posted March 24, 2005 Author Share Posted March 24, 2005 he said allergy tests can be a hell of alot of money! Hmmm still deciding on what to do keep chucking ideas at me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fido666 Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 OOOPS ABZ I meant the plant Wandering Dew not the liquid kind . If you don't have the plant or anything obvious I would consult your Vet, The net is wonderful but "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing" and caution should be taken with self diagnosis. I hope you work it out though. Cheers, Corine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zayda_asher Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 he said allergy tests can be a hell of alot of money!Hmmm still deciding on what to do keep chucking ideas at me! Yep, they sure can be... We've spent well in excess of $12,000 on Zayda... But I suppose it comes down to if you think it is worth spending the money on them.... My dogs are my kids and my responsability and I would never shirk their treatments for considerations of money (they get stuff at my expense - "I can live without X because Zayda NEEDS this..."). Not everyone can do this... but that is just the way I feel.... seeing Zayda happy and healthy only confirms that for me Cheers, Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abzndbonnie Posted March 24, 2005 Author Share Posted March 24, 2005 Sorry gemi babe im not about to go broke on something i dont no if its an allergy or not yet....vets it is but i dunno about the whole allergy test thing just yet! I will get what she "needs" im not about to make her be in pain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Allergy testing is not painful for the dog. The Dermatologist gives the dog a light sedative then pin pricks the skin with allergens to see if any reaction.It is called Intradermal skin testing. Need to speak to your Vet. I agree with the others , the "hamburger" thing could create more problems. What state are you in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zayda_asher Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 (edited) Allergy testing is not painful for the dog. The Dermatologist gives the dog a light sedative then pin pricks the skin with allergens to see if any reaction.It is called Intradermal skin testing.Need to speak to your Vet. Yep.... the allergy its self is more painful for the dog....... Once you know what they are allergic to (if it is an allergy) then you can control it and the secondary infections they get from it.... a much happier dog ETA: This is one of those areas where taking short cuts and not seeking professional help can and will end up costing you much more money than doing it right the first time.... the cost is not only financial but emotional and physical in cost too.... Dan Edited March 24, 2005 by zayda_asher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 Try washing her feet in Malaseb (leave on for ten minutes) then dry well. My little guy used to get this all the time, from going outside damp grass, etc.... then it turned in to a habit for him. He stained where he licked all the time etc...... I washed his feet in Malaseb twice a week and it eventually cleared up for good after only a few washes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina77 Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 (edited) One of our dogs used to do this and have red inflamed webbing between his toes , often during summer. vet suggested using Iodine liquid , dabbed on the areas and it worked a treat , vet was quite sure is was a tinea/allergy type of reaction. Iodine is very hard to come by now , but try your vet . Its a red liquid so be sure to apply it outdoors and let it dry , or it can stain carpets etc. also , Apple Cider Vinegar is great too, cheap and antiseptic , I use it myself both on heat rashes (diluted in warm water , so soothing ) and dab it on insect bites and drink it with my orange juice for gout and godknows what else is wrong with me Edited March 25, 2005 by Christina77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabrador Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 (edited) I don't think you need to go to that extent yet!!! Your dog probably has a yeast infection of his feet - like althete's foot etc. Does he get his feet wet a lot? Dogs get a reaction to many of the purple coloured plants - check your garden for them - not purple flowers but the ones with waxy purple and green leaves. (like rhoeo). If you have these type plants in your garden you are best off just pulling them out. You can get Iodine in chemists and pet shops. In chemists is it Betadine.. in pet shops and produce stores - Quit Itch. Edited March 25, 2005 by blacklabrador Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyWA Posted March 27, 2005 Share Posted March 27, 2005 [Yep, they sure can be... We've spent well in excess of $12,000 on Zayda... But I suppose it comes down to if you think it is worth spending the money on them.... I have started down this path with my Westie. He had the allergy testing done in January and has been on 2 different antibiotics, maleseb washing and soothe alternatively every second day. He's also on phenergen, the allergy injections and now is on small doses of prednisolone. His diet has been altered to vegies and roo meat. Whilst I have noticed a bit of a change in him, he still chews and scratches and is still losing hair, although not as bad. So far I think i've spent around $1800. I'm just interested to know how long Zayda has been on the treatment for and have you considered it worth it. I have been told it will take a year of treatment and then it's only a 60% guarantee of succes, but like you, I have to try anything to make him comfortable. If this doesn't work my next step is Naturapathy. Would be interested in your experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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