susanm530

I had an earlier post regarding blood around the nails of my Greyhound, Pandi. She was diagnosed with SLO. They ran Tick Titers and PCR as part of the diagnosis. At one time she tested positive for Babesia, but in now negative. However, she was positive for Mycoplasma haemocanis. Is anyone familiar with this TBD? Is this normally included in tick titers? Luckily Pandi was not anemic as the disease was not active, and doxycycline should take care of it.

I am the original poster for this topic. We just returned home after a 2 hour appointment with the vet dermatologist. I'm so glad you suggested we make the appointment. She confirmed SLO and Pandi now has her own weekly AM/PM pillbox. She took a scraping of the nail bed and a blood sample. Treatment: prednisone full dose for 7 days; 2/3 dose for 10 days; then every other day until next appointment doxycycline; Ketoconazole for yeast infections; Atopica for inflammation and is not a steroid; Vitamin E and Eicosaderm liquid for fatty acid also Pepcid AC for her tummy and Phytovet CK shampoo for her feet - 3 times a week We are hoping for the best - no more nail loss! Thanks again to everyone who replied.

Thank you! I'll do that right now.

Last week our Greyhound sealed when I tried to trim her nails. I noticed blood around the quick and inside the nail - on several toes. Vet said it was not SLO and prescribed an antiseptic shampoo Phytovet CK as a wash in case of fungus or bacteria. After 2 days, the nail on a rear foot came off and left the quick bare. Back to the vet who prescribed 16 mg Apoquel for seven days. Today, the nail next to the one that fell off, is very loose and she seems to be in some pain. Vet not in until Monday. Can you please offer suggestions. Can I give her buffered aspirin? Thanks