fsugrad Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 (edited) I've noticed that the ends of Robin's ears--which are jet black--have kind of bald patches on them. The skin on the ends of his ears feels scaly. Anyone have any idea what this could be? He doesn't have fleas or ticks on him. Could this be some sort of skin allergy or allergic reaction he's having? I'd take a picture but it's too dark to get a good shot right now. Edited August 17, 2009 by fsugrad Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 It could be a lot of things, but I'd get your vet to take a look, because that's a common place to find mange. Is he itchy? Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Gosh! I hope it's not mange! I have no advice, Rita, but I'm sending good thoughts and hope you figure out what's causing this. Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Not even a clue, hope it's nothing! Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fritofeet Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 This might help..... http://www.dogster.com/forums/Dog_Health/thread/439075 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kydie Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 If the pup didn't ever have it before, I(just me, I worry about skin things) would have the vet check it and maybe a skin scrap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Could be allergies. Might need to get the vet to have a look, to rule out Mange, but I doubt it is that. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mickie37 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Is your dog bothered by FLIES? We have a lot of flies in my area and I have to spray a preventative on my dogs ears if they are going to the park or will be outside for awhile. The result of fly bites sounds a lot like what you are describing. Hope the cause is an easy fix like spraying a preventative. Good luck. Mickie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 Thanks, everyone, for your responses. No, I don't think he's bothered by flies very much and he hasn't been scratching like crazy either. But I googled mange and now I'm wondering whether he has that or not! So we are off to the vet monday morning. Since our 15 yr old volunteers at the humane society I am paranoid about what he might be 'bringing home' and we walk the hounds in wooded areas, nothing would surprise me. I will keep you guys posted. Thx again for your help. Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BatesieGreys Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 I volunteered at a local shelter for years and managed to avoid bringing anything home to my critters. I always washed my hands as I was leaving the shelter. When I got home, at the very least I washed my hands again and changed my clothes. Usually, I took a shower too just to be sure. That seemed to take care of it. Wishing you good luck on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicocat Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 If you have noticed any tufts of hair coming out, also consider lupus. That's how Cutie's started and the spots on her ears had that scaly appearance. It took quite a while to get diagnosed and put her at an disadvantage getting it under control. Hope it's just allergies or something else that goes away quickly.! Quote Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbullwinkel Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 My Ig Flex has lupus..the ears were the first thing we noticed; before his nose started crusting. Not saying this is what he has, but going to the vet with questions is always good! Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share Posted August 17, 2009 Got back from the vet. She did a skin scrape and determined that it was not mange. Whew! She is also doing a culture to test for ringworm. That will take a few days to get results. She also found a pink spot on his neck, under his collar, with red dots on it; looked infected. In meantime, Robin's been started on antibiotics--Cephalexin--twice a day for 3 weeks. Hopefully this will improve his condition. Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Whatever it is, let's hope the antibiotics knock it right out Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lovey_Hounds Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 the ends of chilis ears are scaley and gross she shakes her head to hard that she is building up a calous on her ears. maybe it has something to do with that? hopefully it isnt anything too serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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