My dog is pissed!

[RandomHero]

he has this big ass hotspot on his ass/tail, and ill clean it but he just keeps chewing/licking it, so its been getting worse.

I cleaned it tonight and put some ointment on it, and then took out his muzzle which hasnt been used in like 7 years. HE IS PISSED!!!!! he went and laid on his blanket (his sleeping area) and didnt move or anything for like 45 minutes, even if we called his name.

now he is chilling at my feet near my office chair. i reach down to pet him every now and again.

 

[Mic]

Poor pup. Gotta love a good dog! Loyalty is heavily underrated.

 

[RandomHero]

Poor pup. Gotta love a good dog! Loyalty is heavily underrated.

yup, he is the one that went nuts a few weeks back causing me to clear the house with my Ruger. my pitbull....... she only yips and yaps when a stranger is IN the house, if the doorbell rings...nothing.

 

[AKM]

Poor guy. My buddy just took his dog to the vet. They gave her some 80 dollar shot and no chewing now. Think it lasts 3 months.

 

[Flashcb]

My lab will get that way if I dont keep up the flea preventative. He has flea dermatitus(sp?) bad.

 

[grasshopperglock]

You know you can give dogs benadryl. Vets(and myself) do it all the time. Give him one tablet. Or if you're unsure of the dosage, look it up or call your vet.

He doesn't have to bear the itch.

In fact most medication we get, Vets give to animals. Tramadol, Gabapentin, Amoxicillin (Yes they go by the exact same name at the vet)...I have family in the vet field. Their med shelf looks like the one at walmart. I cleared up an ear infection on myself using vet meds. It was the same damn thing walmart wanted $120 bucks for.

 

[deemus]

Looks like he needs some antibiotics. If you have the stomach to do it yourself, use some Combiotic from the feedstore.

 

[RandomHero]

Thanks for the tips. Didnt know about the benadryl. The white stuff on his butt is antibiotic ointment i had in the med cabinet.

 

[deemus]

Thanks for the tips. Didnt know about the benadryl. The white stuff on his butt is antibiotic ointment i had in the med cabinet.

If its infected, the Combiotic will clear it up really fast. Twice as fast as a creme.

 

[shortround]

Poor puppy.

Have you tried Sulfodene First Aid Skin Medication?

I've used it for years and heals lots of skin irritations, including "hot spots."

It is also an effective first aid agent for scrapes and minor cuts.

 

[grasshopperglock]

If you can't make it by TSC or the feedstore use Neosporin.

Just FYI, you can use neosporin for eye infections as well. A small dap at the corner of the eye. It wipes across when they close their eyes.

But benadryl will help the guy the most. He'll leave it alone once the itch is controlled. I'd give him the same dose as needed for a 12yo child. Thats close to the weight. But benadryl is pretty safe. If you over dose him(its takes alot! Like 10+ tablets at a time, for his weight)...he'll just think he's Mr Peanut for a little while. Then sleep like a baby.

 

[RandomHero]

yea, it still hasnt gone away. cleaned and put ointment on tonight, and i finally dosed him with some benadryl and peanut butter. tomorrow ima give him a thorough bath to see if that helps any.

 

[RandomHero]

Looks like he needs some antibiotics. If you have the stomach to do it yourself, use some Combiotic from the feedstore.

forgot about this stuff. can i get it at petsmart? its been forever since i been to the feedstore, and its across town.

 

[RandomHero]

google search shows a few "where can i get combiotic, off the market" threads, but they are old. can i still get the stuf?

 

[M. Sage]

Did you deal with the fleas first? That's a flea bite issue.

 

[Elbe]

Try pouring some olive oil on its skin. It will soothe it and it relieves dry/scaly skin. It may sound weird, but it works.

 

[makeitcount]

You know you can give dogs benadryl. Vets(and myself) do it all the time. Give him one tablet. Or if you're unsure of the dosage, look it up or call your vet.

He doesn't have to bear the itch.

In fact most medication we get, Vets give to animals. Tramadol, Gabapentin, Amoxicillin (Yes they go by the exact same name at the vet)...I have family in the vet field. Their med shelf looks like the one at walmart. I cleared up an ear infection on myself using vet meds. It was the same damn thing walmart wanted $120 bucks for.

Ya forgot to mention that the doseages aren't the same. Ya cant just give your dog the same pill we take. It can them real sick.

 

[ROGER4314]

Jake's lady Vet told be to take Children's Benedryl liquid and give him 1/8 of a teaspoon to keep allergies from tearing him up. His eyes water, he sneezes and seems like he gets sinus headaches .....Just like his Daddy. When Jake was stung by a wasp, he was dizzy and started breaking out in hives. She gave him a Benedryl shot and it calmed right down. He only weighs 8 pounds and a wasp sting really zonks him.

His dose is small and he won't take the medicine by choice so I got a small syringe, load it up, and squirt it in his mouth.

Hope your dog gets better soon!

Flash

 

[Acera]

I have had great results with Vetericyn. Not the cheapest thing out there and not as easy to find as others suggested, but it works on all stuff like that. I also have used it on myself and keep a bottle in the "get out of town fast" kit. Great SHTF product. Tractor Supply usually carries it.