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Duskypearls -> RE: i find the rescue owner, where I volunteer for , very intimidating (11/29/2011 3:00:55 PM)
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ORIGINAL: Toppingfrmbottom
Yes, it was smack in the center of the ear flap. His ears, the vet said are always going to be smelly. it's an unfortunate side affect of his neglect she said. He does rub his head on stuff a lot, specially when you've cleaned his ears. ever toe on every foot was red. He does like to lick them yes, and I kept him from doing that as best I could. No, I had no idea his toes were red and one was weepy when I took him home. But I assume it's from yeast, and also they do not have a lot to do in their kennel all day long, so he may have spent a lot of time grooming his feet. He eats a food toted be to all natural and holistic, they provide it for him.
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ORIGINAL: Duskypearls
If, and I don't know if it is, Boney has an aural hematoma (broken blood vessels within the ear that pool blood, it is painful, and easily returns, especially in long-eared dogs, or those prone to ear infections/irritations. Neosporin ointment would not be sufficient. He would need surgery to open and drain it, then receive multiple stitches tacked in to seal the tissues layers of the ear together, so the blood won't pool there. Is the boil near the affected ear? Are the insides of the ear (s) red, infected, sensitive, or smelly? Does he shake his head much, or scratch his ear (s) alot?
I can't speak to the red, weepy toes or their cause, as they can be many. To what degree does he have it? Does he excessively lick them? Did he arrive with any indications his toes were a problem? Is there something of concern in his environment he's exposed to? Could he have food, etc. allergies? Could he have worms? Does he seem particularly stressed? Do you use products in your home or on your floor/rugs that contain chemical fragrances? You remark about noticing his toes after he was in your home makes me wonder if it might be a food/chemical reaction. What is his diet composed of?
One may attempt to bathe them in a gentle disinfectant like Novalsan (nothing with isopropyl alcohol - rubbing alcohol or anything stingy), dry them well, and try to keep them dry, while discouraging him from licking/chewing on them. Once a bit dried out, an antibiotic cream (not ointment, as it's too greasy and doesn't allow "breathing") may be appropriate if there's any sign/chance of infection. All this may require a plastic Elizabethan Dog Collar to keep him from messing with them, which you should be able to get from the shelter or a vet, or may be significant enough to require proper bandaging (with frequent changing) till they heal.
One might try calling their local vet's office. Most have office managers, techs, etc., that may be willing to field some of your questions and offer light advice until you have the opportunity to get the dog seen and treated. If they think the feet problem might be due to an allergic reaction, they may suggest giving him some sort of antihistimine like Benedryl.
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e you pay to get them food or vet care, they pay for it all. We are told in our foster contract to call ***** if there's a medical concern, and we are not to take the dog to a vet other than the one they use, with out permission. I followed protocol.
Aha! Smelly ears...that's a clue. What made you write, "But I assume it's from yeast.", in regards to his feet? Did someone at the shelter ever mention that might be a possibility?
Two of the most common ear/skin boogity oogities are yeast (usually Malassezia pachydermatitis or Candida albicans), and bacterial Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Yeast tend have a dirty sock smell, where the Pseudomonas tends to be sweet smelling. Both can present as local or systemic infections, and on the skin as well.
It's possible the stress incurred by the move from the shelter and into a new home lowered his immune system enough to suddenly exacerbate and make obvious the foot problem.
Regardless, wherever he ends up, I hope he gets his medical issues addressed and resolved.
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