Probably nothing but concerned about some scabs.

[EsmeeKimme]

Hey I saw Riley today . He was happy go lucky as was the other sibling that is left at her place, parents still looked good and he looked very healthly and normal. No missing fur or obessive scratching but, I noticed on his ears he has a couple of places, sort of tiny nicks or scabs. I asked her about it and she said it was his littermate picking on him. According to her the other puppy tends to grab onto his ears when they are playing and pulls to hard. She said the marks came from this rough play and it happens sometimes.

I know I am just being paranoid but doesn't mange have scabs? I am not talking about anything oozing or puss filled. I didn't see any hair missing on him or any other doggies on the property. I googled mange for a while and nothing they are describing or picturing looks like what I saw but ugh just bothers me.

Hubby thinks I am being nutzo and worrying myself sick but I can't help it so I thought I would ask if any of you went through that during the whole bite inhibition training thing with littermates? Apparently she bullied all the other puppies to so not just Riley.

He has a well check at the vet on Monday just fyi. I probably won't get to see him again though until next weekend depending on his vet report because she lives about 3 hours away from us.

Thanks

[yorkieusa]

That isn't usually where mange starts, if I'm remembering correctly. I'm inclined to believe it is puppies playing roughly. That is just my opinion. I did see mange once or twice in my life and it was on the upper shoulder/back area. I hope things work out ok.

[EsmeeKimme]

Originally Posted by yorkieusa

That isn't usually where mange starts, if I'm remembering correctly. I'm inclined to believe it is puppies playing roughly. That is just my opinion. I did see mange once or twice in my life and it was on the upper shoulder/back area. I hope things work out ok.

Thank you so much for responding to me , I am sure you are right. I rearranged our day on Monday so I can be at the vet when he is due for his well check so I can feel good about it. What is 3 hours one way to save my mind LOL.

[FlDebra]

The breeders explanation sounds very plausible! I know my puppies were always playing with each other and often would bite or scratch a little too hard. I had to try to protect the momma with a onesie, as she would get scratch marks around her teats as they would push to get her milk going long after they were eating well on their own. Mange usually starts with a loss of hair. Mange in Dogs | PetMD This link might help reassure you.

[EsmeeKimme]

Just got home, he is doing great . Vet says he is in great health. Everything checked out normal, we are at 11b 10oz.

[yorkieusa]

That's great!