lflaky skin-bumps and odor

Rocks Mom · February 27, 2006, 04:44:41 PM

I took Rock to the vet not to long ago and she told me that he had some sort of fungus. She gave me these pills for him to take and it helped a little (at least I thought it did)
Now he has these bumps (like pimps all over) and he is shedding more than usual. He also has this odor about him that he has never had. Does anyone have HELP for my poor Rock?????????????????

Rocks Mom · February 28, 2006, 05:24:25 AM

PLEASE I KNOW THERE IS SOMEONE OUT THERE THAT HAS SOME KIND OF HELP FOR MY POOR ROCK!

Jeri · February 28, 2006, 06:27:24 AM

Poor little Rock. I am sorry I cannot help. this sounds like nothing I have ever encountered. I do know that fungal skin infections can ber very stubborn and may take more than one treatment to cure. I would take Rock back to the vet. If your vet has does not know what it is, then ask for a referral. Perhaps there is a veterinary dermatologist in the area, or at least a regualr vet who is very good with skin diseases?

I did find this article online. I Googled dachshunds, flaky skin, and odor. You might want to search and see what you can find, then see if it sounds like Rock's condition. http://www.dachshund.org/health_sebborhea.html

Good luck to you!

Jeri

Rocks Mom · February 28, 2006, 07:51:19 AM

:xfinger:I ELIMINATING THE THINGS THAT I HAVE CHANGED RIGHT BEFORE THIS PROBLEM STARTED AND TRYING TO FIND A SOLUTION. THANKS FOR THE WEB SITE IT WAS VERY HELPFUL. KEEP YOUR FINGERS CROSSED WE FIND OUT WHAT IS GOING ON

Julie · February 28, 2006, 08:16:35 AM

I know when Sgt had a fungus, it took several rounds of the medicine before it cleared up (I never thought it was going to go away). I can't remember if he smelled funny too. Could the smell be Rock's glands and they are just acting up at the same time? I hope he starts to feel better.

Julie

Jen · February 28, 2006, 12:15:38 PM

Skin infections and fungus can be caused by food and contact allergies... look into diet free from Corn, Wheat and Yeast for starters. Check out the link below

http://www.dogaware.com

Good Luck
Jen

doxielady5569128 · February 28, 2006, 01:33:25 PM

Jen- I was going to say the same thing about it possibly being allergic reaction. My parents had a dog who got flaky, itchy skin from the shampoo they were using and she was allergic to grass. So my dad have to give her bath's with special shampoo for allergies and it seemed to help her a lot. I think it was called Histicalm.. But, before you use any new shampoo I would check it out with your vet to see if he thinks it could be allergies like she had. Because if not, the shampoo could iritate the skin worse. Poor Rock, please let us know what you find out when you take him in to get checked.

Rocks Mom · March 01, 2006, 04:35:59 PM

Well I took Rock to the vet today and she is running tests on his fur and on his skin she also gave me spray for his itching and a shampoo for fungus and the pills since he took them before and now we await the results from the tests.... he was a real champ when she took the skin sample not a whimper from him !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! on a positive note he didn't lose weight with all that is going on with him he weights 16.5 pounds I went back to his original food he was eating since he was a puppy and I am not going to change it. we will keep you all posted with all that is going on thanks again everyone Rocks Mom