Chloe has big red whelps on her back, what is it? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

chloe-mom · 10-27-2010, 04:15 PM

I bathed Chloe this evening in the shampoo that I got at vets office. Aloe and oatmeal. We've use this shampoo about 6 times already. No problems. About 7;30 I was petting her and she has huge quarter size whelps on her back close to her neck. They are red. Scared me and I called the vet, he said to give her 12.5 of Benadryl and bring her in first thing in AM. She only ate boiled chicken and rice with green beans twice today. We started this yesterday, was on Nutro kibble. Can't think of anything she would have gotten into. Any ideas what I should do?

kjc · 10-27-2010, 04:45 PM

You really need to consider anything that she has come in contact with, including the shampoo. anywhere she lays, on the floor , ground, bed, furniture, etc... all the way up to the air she breathes. They can develop an allergy to anything at any time. Especially evaluate anything that was changed before this first began... again : anything. Airfresheners, scented candles, stuff you use on yourself and then touch her. What kind of bowls do you use for her food and water?

delicatepuzzle · 10-27-2010, 05:33 PM

Its also possible that her body is relieving toxins from the bad dog food. I know this sounds crazy but its possible. Before you let some vet dope her up on antibiotics, and as long as she's not lethargic, acting different, scratching excessively. I'd give it another day.

NOW I SAY THIS IF AND ONLY IF >>> she has NOT come into contact with anything like a poisonous plant (poison ivy etc), been bit by ants, spider, other insects, or any other toxin.

chloe-mom · 10-28-2010, 05:43 AM

Thanks for the responses. Chloes whelps are gone this morning. She has had issues with skin allergies, that's why she's on the aloe and oatmeal shampoo. She scratches all the time. all over. I'm going to try to eliminate as much as possible from her to try to find the source. I'm thinking about not allowing her to go outside which she loves but she gets into so much out there in a second! Last week alone, she ate turkey poop, a couple tiny bites of a buckeye(scared us to death) and 1 mouse she ate and another that she carried in her mouth. Not to mention dirt and ? other stuff she gets out and on the ground. Wondering if I should start her on antihistamine?

boopster · 10-28-2010, 06:46 AM

Talk to her vet before you give her an antihistamine. tallulah is on a very small dose of children's Benadryl. Trying to get that bitter cherry flavored stuff into her mouth is a real challenge. I hear there are dissolving films like the Listerine things that are easier to use but I haven't been able to find any.

delicatepuzzle · 10-28-2010, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by boopster

Talk to her vet before you give her an antihistamine. tallulah is on a very small dose of children's Benadryl. Trying to get that bitter cherry flavored stuff into her mouth is a real challenge. I hear there are dissolving films like the Listerine things that are easier to use but I haven't been able to find any.

The melt away is a bad idea unless you are giving her the full dose of the strip. They are also bad because they have dyes in them. Hence the lovely red color. The dye free liquid in a syringe shot in the side of her mouth would be best.

As far as starting any dog on a histamine, try putting her on a leash for her outdoor activities first before you add anything. Or a special area just for her, fenced in medium to large area maybe. Rats/mice carry awful diseases that may not affect them at all or may not even affect your little munchkin in a serious way.

But if you want an antihistamine go natural. We don't want chemicals in you bodies and just about anything you buy in a drug store ... well it a chemical. Use Azmira yucca and any of their other aller'g solutions, Amber Technology has a great antihistamine as well.

Additional information, antihistamines are used ONCE AN ALLERGY RESPONSE has already been initiated or to prevent one that will eventually happen. Using allergy remedies will prevent allergy response all together.

LoALAnna · 10-28-2010, 11:48 AM

I have found that the Target Up and Up brand of children's benedryl (grape flavor) to be both safe and tasty for my boy's itchies. I crush 1/2 to 3/4 of a tablet for Neo and he licks it out of a spoon, no problem.

megansmomma · 10-28-2010, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by chloe-mom

I bathed Chloe this evening in the shampoo that I got at vets office. Aloe and oatmeal. We've use this shampoo about 6 times already. No problems. About 7;30 I was petting her and she has huge quarter size whelps on her back close to her neck. They are red. Scared me and I called the vet, he said to give her 12.5 of Benadryl and bring her in first thing in AM. She only ate boiled chicken and rice with green beans twice today. We started this yesterday, was on Nutro kibble. Can't think of anything she would have gotten into. Any ideas what I should do?

My suggestion to you would be to follow your vets advice. You can also use a pill cutter and cut the adult dose in half for the 12.5 mg that your vet told you to give. I personally like to put pills into a little cream cheese. It works really well, they think it's a treat and my 3 all love it.

I'm glad that Chloe is feeling better today. I wonder if she might be sensitive to the chicken you are feeding her. Many dogs have chicken sensitivities that will cause scratching. My Pebbles does not do well with chicken so now I feed Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Lamb and Brown rice. She use to keep us up at night scratching constantly. Since switching she never scratches.

This is just a suggestion but I would keep in contact with your vet for any concerns regarding Chloe. Good luck and please keep us posted.

AllDogBoots · 10-28-2010, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by boopster

Talk to her vet before you give her an antihistamine. tallulah is on a very small dose of children's Benadryl. Trying to get that bitter cherry flavored stuff into her mouth is a real challenge. I hear there are dissolving films like the Listerine things that are easier to use but I haven't been able to find any.

I give Cooper children's Zyrtec. I poor his dosage into the dosing cup and put a little dab of cottage cheese in the cup with it. He doesn't mind it and it's the only way he'll take it.

megansmomma · 10-28-2010, 07:38 PM

[QUOTE=AllDogBoots;3313284]I give Cooper children's Zyrtec. I poor his dosage into the dosing cup and put a little dab of cottage cheese in the cup with it. He doesn't mind it and it's the only way he'll take it.[/QUOT

The dairy covers up any bitterness of the medicine. Just like the cream cheese

AllDogBoots · 10-28-2010, 07:40 PM

[quote=megansmomma;3313290]

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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

I give Cooper children's Zyrtec. I poor his dosage into the dosing cup and put a little dab of cottage cheese in the cup with it. He doesn't mind it and it's the only way he'll take it.[/QUOT

The dairy covers up any bitterness of the medicine. Just like the cream cheese

oh i didn't even see you post that. yes that makes sense.

beachdog · 10-29-2010, 01:45 AM

My mother used to use those Listerine strips like candy...until they blocked something in her digestive system. They have some kind of glue stuff on them. That might not be a good idea for our pups.

Oh! Yippie my 100th post!

10-27-2010, 04:15 PM	#1
chloe-mom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Manchester, Ky Posts: 136	Chloe has big red whelps on her back, what is it? I bathed Chloe this evening in the shampoo that I got at vets office. Aloe and oatmeal. We've use this shampoo about 6 times already. No problems. About 7;30 I was petting her and she has huge quarter size whelps on her back close to her neck. They are red. Scared me and I called the vet, he said to give her 12.5 of Benadryl and bring her in first thing in AM. She only ate boiled chicken and rice with green beans twice today. We started this yesterday, was on Nutro kibble. Can't think of anything she would have gotten into. Any ideas what I should do?

10-27-2010, 04:45 PM	#2
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	You really need to consider anything that she has come in contact with, including the shampoo. anywhere she lays, on the floor , ground, bed, furniture, etc... all the way up to the air she breathes. They can develop an allergy to anything at any time. Especially evaluate anything that was changed before this first began... again : anything. Airfresheners, scented candles, stuff you use on yourself and then touch her. What kind of bowls do you use for her food and water? __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

10-28-2010, 07:38 PM	#10
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	[QUOTE=AllDogBoots;3313284]I give Cooper children's Zyrtec. I poor his dosage into the dosing cup and put a little dab of cottage cheese in the cup with it. He doesn't mind it and it's the only way he'll take it.[/QUOT The dairy covers up any bitterness of the medicine. Just like the cream cheese __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

10-27-2010, 05:33 PM	#3
delicatepuzzle Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Orlando, FL, USA Posts: 603	Its also possible that her body is relieving toxins from the bad dog food. I know this sounds crazy but its possible. Before you let some vet dope her up on antibiotics, and as long as she's not lethargic, acting different, scratching excessively. I'd give it another day. NOW I SAY THIS IF AND ONLY IF >>> she has NOT come into contact with anything like a poisonous plant (poison ivy etc), been bit by ants, spider, other insects, or any other toxin.

10-28-2010, 05:43 AM	#4
chloe-mom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Manchester, Ky Posts: 136	Thanks for the responses. Chloes whelps are gone this morning. She has had issues with skin allergies, that's why she's on the aloe and oatmeal shampoo. She scratches all the time. all over. I'm going to try to eliminate as much as possible from her to try to find the source. I'm thinking about not allowing her to go outside which she loves but she gets into so much out there in a second! Last week alone, she ate turkey poop, a couple tiny bites of a buckeye(scared us to death) and 1 mouse she ate and another that she carried in her mouth. Not to mention dirt and ? other stuff she gets out and on the ground. Wondering if I should start her on antihistamine?

10-28-2010, 06:46 AM	#5
boopster Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern California, USA Posts: 1,643 Blog Entries: 1	Talk to her vet before you give her an antihistamine. tallulah is on a very small dose of children's Benadryl. Trying to get that bitter cherry flavored stuff into her mouth is a real challenge. I hear there are dissolving films like the Listerine things that are easier to use but I haven't been able to find any.

10-28-2010, 11:48 AM	#7
LoALAnna YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Elberta, AL USA Posts: 919	I have found that the Target Up and Up brand of children's benedryl (grape flavor) to be both safe and tasty for my boy's itchies. I crush 1/2 to 3/4 of a tablet for Neo and he licks it out of a spoon, no problem.

10-29-2010, 01:45 AM	#12
beachdog Paris: Always in my ♥ Donating YT Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Neptune Beach, Fl USA Posts: 991 Blog Entries: 1	My mother used to use those Listerine strips like candy...until they blocked something in her digestive system. They have some kind of glue stuff on them. That might not be a good idea for our pups. Oh! Yippie my 100th post!