Guest greytmonty Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Monty is still full of rashes and things from his allergies. However he has what looks like a real bullseye on his inner thigh area. I am calling the vet today. Do dogs get that mark with Lyme? thank you, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 A tick bite on people "can" produce a bulls eye, which needs a trip to the Dr., so I would assume that yes, it can on dogs too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hllb Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 It could be ring worm as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest meandmygreys Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 It could be ring worm as well. That would be my thought.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystella Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I was going to say ringworm, I actually got it once, caught it from a horse (long story ) and the bulls eye rash is trademark. It is very contagious so if you have other pets keep them away till you figure it out and wash your hands thoroughly to because as I said above re the horse, it is contagious to humans as well. Quote Take the time to stop and smell the flowers - appreciate your everyday ordinary miracles Carolyn, Faith, Jeff Gordon (aka Jeffy) and Oscar the chilla. Desperately missing our Stella, we'll see you later sweet girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 what does ringworm look like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hllb Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 (edited) A bullseye. Sorry, couldn't resist! It looks like a red ring. The center is just regular skin colored. Do a google search for "ringworm rash" and you'll get tons of pictures. Edited July 23, 2007 by hllb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Thanks, we are going back to our derm vet tomorrow due to skin infections so I will have her look at it. It sure looks strange and maybe it is ringworm. He was just boarding this weekend, I wonder if he got it/gave it there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SillyDog Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Some skin infections can also produce a bullseye. I had a mosquito bite that got infected and did that in college. Good luck for you & Monty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SusanP Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 We noticed several smallish, red bullseye spots on our dogs' tummies and thighs when we were up in the woods in Northern Minnesota one year. The local vet's office I contacted said not to worry, they were "sand fly bites". Don't know if you get those varmints where you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 We noticed several smallish, red bullseye spots on our dogs' tummies and thighs when we were up in the woods in Northern Minnesota one year. The local vet's office I contacted said not to worry, they were "sand fly bites". Don't know if you get those varmints where you are. THis one has to be about 1 1/2 inches in diameter so I don't think it is a bite. He is so covered with itchy boo boos it is hard to know for sure. I hope our vet can figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystella Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 (edited) If it is a bug bite it will probably stay the same size, ringworm will grow. A call to the kennel you had him at might help because if it is ringworm, he likely is not the only one with it. It is very contagious our whole ASPCA had to be shut down for a month while they tried to get it under control. Edited July 23, 2007 by Mystella Quote Take the time to stop and smell the flowers - appreciate your everyday ordinary miracles Carolyn, Faith, Jeff Gordon (aka Jeffy) and Oscar the chilla. Desperately missing our Stella, we'll see you later sweet girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Sounds like ringworm to me. Google it and you'll get a few pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gr84me Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 My miniature schnauzer used to get bullseyes that were a bit crusty and red on his belly - it was an allergic reaction, but I can't remember if it was a contact dermatitis thing or a food thing or an inhaled thing because he had so many allergies. If you google canine allergies, you might be able to find some examples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SusanP Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 The sandfly bites were about 1-11/2" in diameter. Don't know why, but they were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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