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JacquiP · 06-06-2009, 04:15 AM

Hi. I have a male yorkie who is approx. 3 months old and he has developed sores on his body! There are not too many, but I now notice that he has dandruff? Could anyone please guide me on how to fix this as it has become a concern of mine and would like him to be healthy!

Regards

sher84 · 06-06-2009, 05:27 AM

You might want the vet to do a skin scraping. My Chloe had what looked like dandruff when she was 5 months old and it was diagnosed as ringworm. After a couple of visits for them to dip her she was back to normal.

Nancy1999 · 06-06-2009, 07:23 AM

Since there are sores, it does sound like ring worm, and should get this treated as fast as possible, this is something that dogs and humans can pass back and forth. Here's a good article with more information. Ringworm in Dogs - Pictures of Ringworm -Symptoms and Treatment

tnurse · 06-06-2009, 05:03 PM

It could also be mange, shortly after I got Cooper, he started itching a lot. He developed small little crusty sores in his ears and on his belly. When I took him to the vet, he did a skin scraping and found that he had sarcoptic mange.

tnurse · 06-06-2009, 05:05 PM

Oh and when I got him he also had terrible "dry skin". Or that's what the breeder told me it was.

06-06-2009, 04:15 AM	#1
JacquiP YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa Posts: 4	Yorkie dandruff?? Hi. I have a male yorkie who is approx. 3 months old and he has developed sores on his body! There are not too many, but I now notice that he has dandruff? Could anyone please guide me on how to fix this as it has become a concern of mine and would like him to be healthy! Regards

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Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Since there are sores, it does sound like ring worm, and should get this treated as fast as possible, this is something that dogs and humans can pass back and forth. Here's a good article with more information. Ringworm in Dogs - Pictures of Ringworm -Symptoms and Treatment __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

06-06-2009, 05:03 PM	#4
tnurse Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 81	It could also be mange, shortly after I got Cooper, he started itching a lot. He developed small little crusty sores in his ears and on his belly. When I took him to the vet, he did a skin scraping and found that he had sarcoptic mange. __________________ Mommy to furbaby Ava and skinkids Justin, Sarah, Daniel, Emma

06-06-2009, 05:05 PM	#5
tnurse Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 81	Oh and when I got him he also had terrible "dry skin". Or that's what the breeder told me it was. __________________ Mommy to furbaby Ava and skinkids Justin, Sarah, Daniel, Emma

06-06-2009, 05:27 AM	#2
sher84 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 60	You might want the vet to do a skin scraping. My Chloe had what looked like dandruff when she was 5 months old and it was diagnosed as ringworm. After a couple of visits for them to dip her she was back to normal.