Robocop1051 Posted June 1, 2014 Report Posted June 1, 2014 I went out to play with my dog the other day, and I noticed he had some bloody spots in his fur. My first instinct was an animal got in the yard (TactiCat?). He got weaker and nearly stopped eating. I got him to the vet yesterday. Holy shiit things went downhill fast. The tech working on my dog said she cried while shaving him because he was in so much pain. The sores cover his entire torso, all of them open/bleeding. Well, $700 later, and a biopsy on its way to the lab, my dog is home and I still don't know what wrong with him. I had a fishing trip planned this weekend... that's not happening. I thought I was buying a new handgun this week too... that's also not happening.
98Z5V Posted June 1, 2014 Report Posted June 1, 2014 Brother, what the hell is causing the sores? Is it from bites from insects? That's scary.
Robocop1051 Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Posted June 1, 2014 They don't think it's an insect. Anything is possible at this point. Allergic reaction? Chemical burn? Cancer? Who knows. We have him on heavy antibiotics and pain killers now. My wife is devastated.
DNP Posted June 1, 2014 Report Posted June 1, 2014 Man that sucks. We feel for your pup, you and your wife. I hope they come up with the issue fast and that it's easily cleared up. Keep us posted. We will be hoping for the best.
StainTrain Posted June 1, 2014 Report Posted June 1, 2014 I hope it is nothing and it clears up soon. I sincerely hope it is not cancer.
98Z5V Posted June 1, 2014 Report Posted June 1, 2014 That's scary stuff, brother - if it's an allergic reaction... to what? Has he been anywhere that he hasn't before, or was all this on your property? Chemical burn is even spookier.
Robocop1051 Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Posted June 1, 2014 Here's the damage. It looks even worse in person.
Robocop1051 Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Posted June 1, 2014 Mites? That was our first thought too. But they are thinking not. They didn't see any bugs in the hair or in the wounds.
shibiwan Posted June 1, 2014 Report Posted June 1, 2014 My thoughts are with you. I've gone through a lot of rescued animals and have seen all sorts. Are the lesions localized in one area or spread out? Are there any subcutaneous lumps?
washguy Posted June 1, 2014 Report Posted June 1, 2014 Geez Robo.....I hope your pup gets well soon! :) Wash
unforgiven Posted June 1, 2014 Report Posted June 1, 2014 Sorry to hear about you'r pup brother.Almost looks like something caustic was sprayed.Hope this passes quickly with a favorable outcome.Good luck bro.
Armed Eye Doc Posted June 1, 2014 Report Posted June 1, 2014 Sorry to hear about you'r pup brother.Almost looks like something caustic was sprayed.Hope this passes quickly with a favorable outcome.Good luck bro. I agree that it looks like something from the outside eating inward. Hope he gets better soon.
survivalshop Posted June 1, 2014 Report Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) Does look like some kind of chem/or something, over spray, what can he get into contact with around the house ? Was he some where off your property recently ? Man , I treat mine like children , hope he gets better . Edited June 1, 2014 by survivalshop
planeflyer21 Posted June 1, 2014 Report Posted June 1, 2014 As I mentioned on your FB, it looks like birdshot from the photos. No pellets though? I worked with a veterinarian whose dog was shot at CLOSE range with birdshot. He was able to save the dog. The scars though looked just like these sores healed over. Every once in awhile another pellet would work its way out.
Robocop1051 Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Posted June 1, 2014 When I lived closer to the country, we'd hear about ranchers using rock salt in their Shotguns. Not possible here. We have a couple possible ideas. One, it could be a reaction from something at the groomer. Two, we never rule out cancer. Three, mites are still a possibility but the vet thinks unlikely. Four, dogs can get bad eczema and this may be a real bad case. I live in a small suburb. My dog never leaves the yard and I've been home from work the entire time. I'm hoping this is just allergy related or maybe some nasty heat rash that he irritated. All I know is that the vet bill had completely wiped my "toy" fund out for a while.
shepp Posted June 1, 2014 Report Posted June 1, 2014 As I mentioned on your FB, it looks like birdshot from the photos. No pellets though? I worked with a veterinarian whose dog was shot at CLOSE range with birdshot. He was able to save the dog. The scars though looked just like these sores healed over. . Was kinda my thought too
Rsquared Posted June 2, 2014 Report Posted June 2, 2014 That sucks dude. Hopefully, you all get this figured out.
StainTrain Posted June 2, 2014 Report Posted June 2, 2014 (edited) My wife had a dog that developed a bad food allergy and she had to change to a lamb and rice (expensive high dollar food) diet. They did a skin scrap test and that is what they came up with. It cleared it up. The only difference is that they didn't have the pain issue you are describing. I am curious to see what the lab comes back with. Edited June 2, 2014 by StainTrain
98Z5V Posted June 2, 2014 Report Posted June 2, 2014 All I know is that the vet bill had completely wiped my "toy" fund out for a while. They're worth it. My Rott got tagged by a car one rainy night in WA. Fucker snuck out while I was working in the garage. I only looked away for a few minutes, and he was gone - usually sitting right by my side. I walked out back and called for him, nothing. I noticed him going around the other side of the house. I get back in the garage, and he's sitting there. I called him, and he wouldn't come to me. I thought that was odd. I walked over to him to pat his side, and he winced. He coughed a little, and some blood came up. Off to the vet we go, late at night emergency visit. Couple x-rays and an MRI later, and we get a bottle of antibiotics handed to us. Nothing broken, bruised ribs and lung, and blood seeping from the lung. That was 2 grand. He was worth every penny. <thumbsup> Rob, I was seriously thinking birdshot for awhile, but didn't want to say it...
Microgunner Posted June 2, 2014 Report Posted June 2, 2014 Prayers for your dog. They're an integral part of the family.
392heminut Posted June 2, 2014 Report Posted June 2, 2014 ^^^^^Yup! I cried my eyes out when I had to put Josh's shar pei down! Josh was in 29 Palms at MOS school at the time and I couldn't tell him until I went to pick him up. Rob, I hope it's nothing serious and he bounces back quick.
shibiwan Posted June 2, 2014 Report Posted June 2, 2014 (edited) One of our rescue St Bernards developed similar looking lesions around his hind quarter out of the blue and a little later started limping. Turned out to be cancer. We only had the big guy for a year before we had to put him down. Edited June 2, 2014 by shibiwan
StainTrain Posted June 2, 2014 Report Posted June 2, 2014 One of our rescue St Bernards developed similar looking lesions around his hind quarter out of the blue and a little later started limping. Turned out to be cancer. We only had the big guy for a year before we had to put him down. I hate that. St. Bernards are a wonderful breed.
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