dchope Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 My Greyhound, Po, has pigment loss on her nose and it doesn't seem to subside. I received an ointment from the vet (can't remember the name-Will post it later) and it has minimal effect. Her ears have 2 "spots" on the same location of each ear. It is a dry, scabby spot. In the photo it is in the small flap area of each ear-Exactly the same place. The nose issue began 6 months ago with a slight redness on top of the nose and got progressively worse. I have moved her outdoor bed under a tree and it seems to help a little. The vet advised that it was similar to "Collie" nose and told me to return if it didn't get better. Obviously, I will do that soon. She eats Taste of the Wild - Bison and Venison and boiled chicken thighs. She is 5 years old. She has also been diagnosed with Pannus and takes compounded drops for that. Any information anyone can provide will be appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 The nose reminds me of a lupus, pemphigus, or SLO kinda thing. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 The nose reminds me of a lupus, pemphigus, or SLO kinda thing. Yup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoundHeavenAZ Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 The nose reminds me of a lupus, pemphigus, or SLO kinda thing. Are there individual tests for each? Quote Jody, Leah & JimmieYou left us much, much too soon Lima & Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Is she eating/drinking out of plastic bowls? My Ridgeback developed similar lesions on his nose from contact with plastic bowls. Switching to stainless steel did the trick. Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 http://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/vet-breaking-news/2011/04/18/study-links-promeris-to-pemphigus-foliaceus-pfizer-stopping-its-production.aspx Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CFPWonder Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 My greyhound, Wonder, was diagnosed with discoid lupus about a year ago. Her nose is pink like that and dry and scaly. Our vet did a biopsy to confirm that's what she has. This sounds a lot like that to me. Also, with lupus, they should not spend a lot of time in the sun. Good luck! She is on docycylene (sp?), and niacinimide and Vitamin E to help control it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchope Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 Thank you for your replies. I'll discuss them with my vet. When I took Po in initially he said he didn't think it was Lupus but I'm sure he'll check it out again. She doesn't eat out of plastic bowls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CFPWonder Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Thought I would add.... all of the greyhounds I know of (about 3 besides mine) who have had lupus have been black. Maybe just a coincidence... but makes you wonder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greylover97 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Carolina's nose looks the same way. We skipped the biopsy, it was a given it's an autoimmune issue and controlling the symptoms uses the same medication. Carolina is on niacinimide. It's worse for her in cold weather. Quote Carolina (R and A Carolina) & Rebel (FA Ready).At the bridge: Kira (Driven by Energy) 7/19/97 - 6/17/04 & Jake (Jumpstart Dude) 9/12/00 - 1/24/15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 It's a form of lupus. My Pinky had those same symptoms. Grain free diet (TOTW Pacific Stream), tetracycline, niacinamide, Vitamin E, and Omega 3's helped keep her nose from the painful peeling and eliminated the scaling in her ears. You've caught it early-should be fairly easy to get it under control. Pinky's had gone untreated for years before I got her. Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchope Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 From dchope, Thanks again for your replies. I read a lot about Lupus and autoimmune problems before I went to the vet. I'll share this information with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Another vote for discoid lupus. As Kristin said, grain-free food and Vitamin E works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 These were the first symptoms Robin had when he was finally diagnosed with pemphigus foliaceus. 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...
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