 | Lisa, do you know what this is?by (Login lovemydog) |
Over the last week- and especially the last couple of days- he has come up with lots of those scabby bumps all up and down his back from his hips to his shoulders. I couldnt see anything cause his fur was in the way and got worried when I felt his back and found his whole back was covered now! I shaved a big square on his back to see what this was and found this!!! Every inch of his back/shoulders is covered in this, though you cant see it. I shaved just a small portion of it.
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Is this hives? An allergic reaction? Mange? Hot spots? His whole back is covered. Its hard, and swollen and I can tell it hurts him when I press on it. He isnt scratching any more than usual so Im not sure it itches. There is none of this at all on his belly, legs or face.
I brushed him real good to get all the loose hair and dander off him, and then I put him in the tub and rinsed him down real good. I didnt use soap because if this is a reaction to the shampoo I dont want to make it worse. They are open sores.
I gave him some Benedryl and will be calling the vet first thing in the morning. I can tell it hurts him when I push on it trying to restrain him enough to look at it, but as long as I leave it alone it doesnt seem to be bothering him too much so I think he will be ok til morning.
Wendy and Booger
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