Guest saltwaterron Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 After giving Riley a bath today, I noticed a rash in her stomach area. Shampoo was the same as usual. Anyone have any thoughts as to what it might be or what else i should look out for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 No image to look at, please try again. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RobinM Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 (edited) Yup! that's definitely a rash. If it were my pup, I'd be in first thing in the morning to find out what it is and get something to clear it up! They may not have hours over the holiday weekend and it could become worse and uncomfortable. Good luck and please update after your appointment. Edited December 31, 2008 by RobinM Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MAXNAV Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Have you changes laundry detergents when you wash her bedding? (That's the first thing I think of.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest saltwaterron Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Have you changes laundry detergents when you wash her bedding? (That's the first thing I think of.) that came to mind because we added something to the detergent. we have washed her bedding again and the rash seems to be clearing a little every day. hope this is the source of the problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreysAndMoreGreys Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Might give some Benadryl too, sure can't hurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest saltwaterron Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Might give some Benadryl too, sure can't hurt how much benadryl would you suggest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Usual dose is 1mg/lb. I would start with just 25mg, tho, and see how pup does. One of my big 75-lb boys got pretty drowsy / wobbly after just 25mg. Might also flush the area again with room temperature water to make sure there's no soap residue or other allergens still on the skin. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest saltwaterron Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Usual dose is 1mg/lb. I would start with just 25mg, tho, and see how pup does. One of my big 75-lb boys got pretty drowsy / wobbly after just 25mg. Might also flush the area again with room temperature water to make sure there's no soap residue or other allergens still on the skin. Thanks a bunch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 That looks very like the rash I've been dealing with on Happy since we got her over a year ago. The vets can't figure it out (even after punch biopsy!), and the only things I've been able to do that seem to help it (after trying simple non-perfumed laundry soap, fish oil, antibiotics, ultra low-allergen food ... ) are a cotton shirt to minimize contact with possible irritants, and keep her from scratching/biting; and Rescue Cream (same people who brought you Rescue Remedy) once a day. That (along with continuing with the rest of it) brought it down to just a few, smaller, spots that don't seem to bother her much. I'm also wondering if it isn't particularly irritated by grass, which is not a problem for us this time of year, but might be for you. Good luck! Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MAXNAV Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Have you changes laundry detergents when you wash her bedding? (That's the first thing I think of.) that came to mind because we added something to the detergent. we have washed her bedding again and the rash seems to be clearing a little every day. hope this is the source of the problem I too hope that the detergent is the source of the problem. I always think about allergic reactions to soaps, etc. because my mom had problems with all of us kids when we were young. We were allergic to everything but tide detergent, and dial soap. Go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest saltwaterron Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 we have had riley 8 months and this is the first episode. i'm going to assume it's the detergent and not use that brand anymore. hopefully, it will clear up. if not, i might try the rescue cream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 You might try the Rescue Cream anyway, to give him some relief, if it's itchy. Someone knowledgeable at a nearby pet supply place (small store, well-informed staff) suggested cold-pressed coconut oil as a great skin ointment, which is also food-grade, which is good in case he licks it off. I think I'll try that when this tube of RC runs out. Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest saltwaterron Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 You might try the Rescue Cream anyway, to give him some relief, if it's itchy. Someone knowledgeable at a nearby pet supply place (small store, well-informed staff) suggested cold-pressed coconut oil as a great skin ointment, which is also food-grade, which is good in case he licks it off. I think I'll try that when this tube of RC runs out. i haven't noticed it being itchy. last night was the first time i noticed her licking the area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest saltwaterron Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 the rash appears to be going away. apparently the detergent was the culprit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MAXNAV Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Glad you found out what was causing the rash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Well, yeay!! Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest saltwaterron Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Well, yeay!! thanks for the input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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