My Dog Has Bump/welts Over Most His Body. It Has Been 5 Days With Little Change.no Vet For 500mi What Is It ?
I thought it could be allergies or perhaps mosquito bites.I started bathing him every other day just because he likes it, it’s been hot, and because there have been bad fleas lately also. I noticed when he woke from a nap and had been sleeping on a damp spot of the pavement from where I had cleaned earlier and he laid down before it could dry. When he got up from his nap that side of his body that was damp was incredibly “welted”. it doesn’t appear to be bothering him very much.The thing that bothers me is that there are many stray dogs in this area. Disease and alot of really bad stuff like parvo etc spread really easy here. I volunteer on the weekends for a stray animal project so I know first hand how bad it is. I am constantly dealing with worms and other bugs he picks up from outside.If anyone has any idea what it could be I’d love to hear it.PLEASE NO REMARKS ANYTHING CONTAINING THE WORD VET.Im NOT in the U.S not everybody can run to someone else to save them with everything.
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It sounds like allergies.Can you get ahold of some Benadryl? It can be safely given everyday for allergies at the dose of 1 mg.per pound of body weight,twice a day.This should help with the itching,Also,if you can get witch hazel,wipe the welts with it a couple of times a day to dry them out,and apply an antifungal cream(for athletes foot or vaginal yeast infection) containing 2% Miconazole nitrate to the welts,a couple of times a day,if you can get it.Other than that,I guess it will just be trial and error.Good luck,and I hope your dog feels better.
my best guess would be ring worms if they are not moving if they are moving it would be hives antifungul meds for the ring worms athletes foot spray or something to that extent if it is hive you can give dogs benadryl my dog is allergic to mosquitoes and weights 75lbs i give two also wash him in oatmeal if it itches this is info that comes strait from my vet for my dogs I hope it helps good luck
It might be hot spots, mosquito bites, allergies, or a number of different other thing. It’s hard to determine without a veterinarian, but if you could, maybe get a phone book out and call some vets to describe your problem, they might be able to help you over the phone, although I’m not sure. If you really don’t want to, email me at shorty8324@aol.com with some pictures of the bumps, and I’ll try to find out what it might be for you.
BTW I highly doubt that there is no vet for 500mi..
well umm i would say it was something w/ maybe a reaction 2 the bathing maybe
It sounds like the dog has hives.
First off stop bathing your dog every other day!! That is very hard on the dogs skin and you are taking away the valuable oils the dog needs.
Get some children’s Benadryl from any grocery store or pharmacy and give your dog the recommended dose comparable to what your dog weighs. I usually give 3/4 teaspoon if it tells me to give 1 teaspoon as a precaution.
Household dust, plant pollen, lawn chemicals, and diet can all cause allergies or can build to a crescendo of allergies if the dog’s sensitivities cross a threshhold. Frequent vacuuming, supplements to keep the skin and coat healthy, air purifiers, and baths (not every other day) in skin-soothing herbal or medicated shampoos with aloe, oatmeal, jojoba, or eucalyptus can help.
Do NOT however get shampoos that have chemicals such as flea shampoo while the dog has these bumps. It could cause the bumps to dry, crack and bleed and then you WILL have to find a vet because you may very well kill your dog if you don’t.
I know you don’t want to hear about vets but as a pet owner (and working for a stray pet organization) you should know that it is your responsibility to maintain health care for your pet just as you would if you had a child. You could call and speak with a vet. They don’t charge for phone calls and most will be VERY willing to work with you over the phone. If you volunteer at a stray animal project why haven’t you asked one of the people there to help you figure out what is wrong?
More questions for you to think about are:
Have you changed your cologne or hair spray or anything else that has purfumes in it? Terrior breeds often have ridiculous allergies.
Have you changed the dogs food around the same time the bumps appeared?
Heres some info for you.
My husband and I have ran an animal shelter for 9 years now and I have learned a lot from our experiences.
Here’s some info:
* WHAT ARE HIVES?
Hives are bumps on the skin that are usually itchy and swollen. They range from nickel to quarter sized lesions and can be found any where on the body.
* WHAT CAUSES HIVES?
Frequently, hives are caused by immune reactions. There are 4 types of immune related reactions and two of them can manifest with hives as part of the clinical picture. The most common allergic reaction is caused by the interaction of histamine from mast cells and a class of immune globulins called IgE. Usually due to change in environment.
* HOW ARE HIVES TREATED?
The treatment for hives is generally symptomatic. Benadryl is not useful for hives that are already present, but is effective in preventing further reactions. Some of the side effects of Benadryl include drowsiness and lethargy.
One more tip, make sure when leaving your stray animal shelter to wash your hands. Change your clothes when you get home and immediately wash them in hot water. The things you could be bringing home from there may amaze you. You need to be very careful and take steps to protect your dog and any other animals you might have.
Good Luck!
Here’s a thought…if you are tired of dealing with worms and bugs he picks up from outside keep him inside.
Is he on HW preventative and Frontline? That would cut down on some of your problems.
Is there any staff at the stray animal project that can help you?
Sorry to say, sometimes you do need the vet.. Lots of things can be treated yourself at home.. But sometimes you need the help of a vet.
No one can diagnose your dog through here – sorry – it’s just a fact. It could be a flea allergy, he could have layed down on an anthill and those could be welts from the ants. He could have a skin infection. It’s something a VET needs to see and diagnose. I’m going to say the word VET several times because you obviously just don’t get it.
You’ve let this dog suffer for 5 days where instead you could have driven the “500 miles” to the VET. And what would happen if this dog was hit by a car, in a bad dog fight, suddenly became VERY ill with the VET 500 miles away? Would you come on here as well or just let it die? Considering VET care is so far away I don’t think you should have a dog at all. It’s cruel to not get your pet the care it needs.
You asked this question yesterday. So obviously it’s not getting any worse. I hope.
However, this board is not for vet experts. Perhaps there are more qualified websites for your problem.
Wishing you good luck….but still, I’d take a few day vacation and……………………………….