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Posted by skaket on March 06, 2003 at 19:37:33:
In Reply to: Re: 2yr old shih-tzu with skin problem. posted by GARYS on March 06, 2003 at 19:01:31:
::I was wondering if anyone has any ideas or suggestions as to what is going on with my shih tzu, Maggie.
::She is two years old. She is a pure bred, but not show quality (and I don't love her any less because of that...she's still PERFECT to us).
::Anyway...she goes to the groomer once every six months or so. The second last time she went, he cut her coat very short.
::From that time on, she has been getting little spots, that become infected, down her back. Basically following her spine. They started at the base of her tail, and are now turning up here and there further up her back toward her neck.
::She usually only gets one at a time. She's not covered in these sores. The sores are slightly smaller than an eraser on the end of a pencil in diameter.
::They drain, and then heal, but leave black oily type flecks near her skin. She is in over all good health, she is very playful and social. She still loves being petted and brushed along her back.
::She has no fleas, or ticks.
::I've heard others say that shih-tzus are prone to skin problems, but I don't know any other shih-tzu OWNERS...just people that like to cast their opinion about, without any real experience in the area.
::Any ideas, or experience with this type of thing?
::Thanks....
:My first suggestion would be to see your vet. Sounds like a professional opinion is needed in this case rather than owners opinions or suggestions.
:Gary & the gang
I think Gary gave you excellent advice. There are so many things that can cause skin problems..from allergies to insect bites. The fact that you noticed it after your little one had a real short cut from the groomer may or may not be significant. It could be that it just wasn't noiced before that. With all the hair on a Shih Tzu, it can be very difficult to spot these things...especially if the dog is not scratching and it doesn't seem to bother them that much. Your vet may be able to look at the lesions and tell you exactly what is causing them or he may not. I'm happy to hear that she's still playful and in good health. They may clear up on their own but I'm sure you'll feel much better if you have the vet take a look at them. I know you don't want them to get worse. I'm sorry I don't have any specific advice but have been lucky so far and Katie hasn't experienced any skin problem. Hope you can get some answers to your questions but either way, we would love to hear more about little Maggie. She sounds like a litte sweetie. (: Mary Lou & Katie
Hi,
Welcome to the board to you and Maggie. Pull up a crate and make yourself comfortable. There's a jar of treats over in the corner of the room so feel free to give Maggie one. (: