Why is my year old white American Bull Dog developing pink rashes all over its body ?
ByHe is itching and scratching and rubbing his back on the floor the tables and anybody that will pet him . This rash or whatever it might be is driving him nuts and no vet can tell me what it might be or how to give him some relief . The poor dog looks like he is begging me to do something as i type this PLEASE can someone help me out . We do know that it is not caused by fleas or ticks because he is clear and it is below freezing here . He has been fed Taste of the Wild bison and venison blend ever since weening with no problems . I do not know what else i can tell you to get the answer that i am looking for . Does any body know what it might be and what kind of relief can he get from meds .
What is wrong with you people i told you the vets do not know what it is i am not avoiding the vet i am only avoiding repeat information . The vet thought it might be fleas or tics but why would it only show up after the weather turned cold ? We checked him for fleas and tics and found nothing but pink rashes that are starting to split up into little cuts on his belly .
16 Comments
August 9th, 2011 at 5:59 PM
go to a VET FAST!!!! :/
August 9th, 2011 at 6:20 PM
If you vet can’t help you, nothing here will either. All anyone here can do is speculate. Find a skin specialist and have them do a scraping and whatever voodoo they do to figure out what is wrong and help you treat it.
August 9th, 2011 at 6:45 PM
I know someone who can answer all your medical questions: the vet. If no vet can help, go to a animal skin specialist.
Why people avoid the vet like the plague when their pet is sick is beyond me..
August 9th, 2011 at 7:31 PM
sound like allergic reaction
try switching his food
August 9th, 2011 at 7:36 PM
I would take him to a vet to know for sure, but skin irritation can be caused by a lot of things. From food, allergic reactions, or infections.
August 9th, 2011 at 7:56 PM
ABD’s are very prone to allergies, at the very least. Think about any recent enviromental/diet change, new shampoo/table scraps etc. For relief your vet should be able to recommend a topical antihistaminee ointment. Good luck.
August 9th, 2011 at 8:37 PM
I think a vet should diagnose him..
August 9th, 2011 at 9:25 PM
Could be mange did the vet do a Skin scraping to see if any mites could be seen,if not then get your vet too do a skin scraping and look under a microscope
August 9th, 2011 at 9:55 PM
It sounds like an allergy. A cortisone shot from your vet should solve everything. He might also have a staff infection, but your vet can prescribe meds to treat that easily. It might not be the food, so don’t worry too much about that. It could be anything from potted plants, cleaning agents, food, detergent, anything.
August 9th, 2011 at 10:53 PM
It is cold where you are, so I am assuming you have a heat source. (Furnace, woodstove, et cetera) My dingo gets itchy in the winter once we have to heat the house due to otherwise benign bacteria and fungi on her skin that thrive in hot, dry conditions. Take your dog to the vet to rule out allergies, ask about an antihistamine (benadryl) and invest in a humidifier for your home. Also, white coated dogs are notorious for skin ailments and food allergies. Do your fingers smell funny or feel like they are dirty if you scratch him for a couple of minutes? does he feel damp or greasy? Does he smell, or do his ears smell? Have you checked him for mites? Lots of questions, I know. But it will help narrow down possibilities. And many dogs develop food allergies or oversensitivities over time. The food you are feeding is extemely rich, you may need to try something a little less extreme.
August 9th, 2011 at 11:15 PM
All white dogs seem to have far more sensitive skin than other dogs and are also, or so it seems, far more prone to allergies. Your dog may have allergies. It’s time to go to the vet. It could be dietary but inhalant allergies are the most common allergies of dogs. Your vet can give your dog an injection to stop the itching almost immediately and some pills to keep the itch away.
I’ll bet your dog is ready for some RELIEF!
August 10th, 2011 at 12:08 AM
It could be allergies to something other than food. Something in the yard, new cleaning products or shampoo you use on him. Rack your brain for something different you might be useing. Even though he has been on the same food since a puppy doesn’t mean he can’t become allergic to something in it all of a sudden. I would try the Taste of the Wild fish and potato. It is the variety for dogs with allergies. Keep in mind that is can take months before you see an improvement. Good Luck
August 10th, 2011 at 1:02 AM
Personally, I believe whatever vet you have seen can’t be very good. They normally give dogs a course of cortisone for such conditions, to help relieve the inflammation and discomfort. You might try bathing him with some cool water with baking soda, to help relieve the itching and soothe his skin.
I think your vet is missing something. Your dog could also have developed some kind of autoimmune problem. If there is a teaching veterinary college someplace with driving distance, I would certainly call them, and see if they will see your dog, You will be probably getting a more reasonable rate for tests, etc., as well, since they use patients to teach young vets about difficult cases, too.
Poor dog, I certainly hope you get some help real soon. YOu might also ask your vet if it is safe to use calamine lotion on your dog. That is what they use on children who have chickenpox to help soothe itching. Be sure to check first though, as we surely don’t want you dog licking anything that might also cause another reaction.
August 10th, 2011 at 1:29 AM
A white dog is vulnerable to skin cancer. For temporary relief you might get hold of Tea Tree Oil and rub it on, as the oil has anaesthetic properties. If your dog has skin cancer he might have to be put down, but you say you took him to a vet. If it is mites the Tea Tree Oil will make some difference.
If you need to make it more penetrating you can add a little Eucalyptus Oil.
These oils are very strong smelling and also can be inflammable.
A solution of these oils in methylated spirits with a bit of Rose Oil or Lotus Oil can also do some good and maybe not give you a reaction to inhaling essential oils.
Have a look around a health food shop for lotions, there are some that can do a bit of good.
Do not use anything close to the dog’s anus or genitals mucus membranes are too sensitive.
A common cause of what you describe is called Mange and that can be caught off another dog.
Anyway first rule out skin cancer. If you have a white dog keep him indoors from about early morning to late at night or he will get skin cancer. At one year old he might have not had time to get skin cancer. A neighbour of mine had a Dalmatian that went down with skin cancer.
Suppose we consider an allergy. I have looked up the properties of Fexofenidene. Do a search on it. Full FDA approval. The dog might be allergic to something. So if it is mites you might try the Tea Tree oil except close to the anus and genitals, if it is an allergy you might consider fexofenidene, if it is skin cancer the dog might have to be put down. Mange has standard and available cures.
It might be that dogs getting skin cancer is new to an American vet. Due to the holes in the Ozone Layers a lot of animals including deer can get skin cancer.
Rule out skin cancer ….1
If you are lucky it is only mange…….2
Mites can respond to some drench or other and a quick try is Tea Tree Oil as a reliever to rub on..3
For an allergy there may be ointments and so forth, but likely somebody has prepared Fexofenidene in a form for dogs to take….4 If it is allergy you better find out where it is coming from, where does the dog go, could he have rolled in Poison Ivy or something? That gives you 4 things to look at.
August 10th, 2011 at 2:04 AM
That sounds like a decent food. Is it grain free?
I don’t know what might be causing it. It could be something as innocuous as the laundry detergent you use, if you wash his bedding or blanket, or even if he wears a winter coat. Try washing in something more gentle, like Ivory Snow to see if that helps or even something unscented. It could even be an allergy to a particular fabric or something common though usually with dogs it’s food-related.
I don’t know about the area you live in, but we have snow fleas here and must treat our animals all year ’round.
Request a prescription from your vet – try Vanectyl-P. It has a steroid in it that should help calm the rash. In addtion, go to Walmart and pick up a bottle of Dr. Goodpet’s Scratch Relief. All you have to do is squirt a dropperful into his food, and shake it in.
I have an allergic Golden and the medication above and grain free food has made a huge difference.
Find out from your vet if there’s a doggy dermatologist they can speak to or even email pictures of your dog to, or contact a university that has a veterinary department and contact one of the professors.
August 10th, 2011 at 2:06 AM
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