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Possible Allergies?
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Sarah... see if you can access this link
BIZARRE GROWTH!
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?sh...om/forums/showthread.php?t=56609&share_type=t
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Thank you all for your messages.
The vet had no idea and put it down to food allergies but then didn't suggest what diet to try so I think I will be changing vet!
I can't access that link. Is there another one I can try?
The vet had no idea and put it down to food allergies but then didn't suggest what diet to try so I think I will be changing vet!
I can't access that link. Is there another one I can try?
Actually I think I found the thread on EBN, is it this one?
Help Needed! BIZARRE GROWTH!
Looking at the photos, it looks exactly the same! I really hope his do fall off eventually too. But what is worrying me is that they seem to have gotten worse since I have had him so I really don't know what could be causing it.
I will give it a month with the new food and see what happens (if it is somehow food causing it).
I will keep you all posted!
Help Needed! BIZARRE GROWTH!
Looking at the photos, it looks exactly the same! I really hope his do fall off eventually too. But what is worrying me is that they seem to have gotten worse since I have had him so I really don't know what could be causing it.
I will give it a month with the new food and see what happens (if it is somehow food causing it).
I will keep you all posted!
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Yes, please keep us posted and agree with finding a new vet
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Found an article on crusty ears https://www.petful.com/pet-health/ischemic-dermatopathy-crusty-ears-dogs/
Lots of causes, so vet should do a biopsy.
Possible causes:
Fox mange (sarcoptes): This itchy parasite has a liking for ear tips and limbs. ( Nexgard would cure this )
Atopy: Allergies often show up as itchy faces, paws or ears.
Ringworm: This parasitic fungus can infect noses, paws or ear tips.
Sun damage: Repeated sunburn on white ears can cause skin cancer, which in the early stages turns the skin pink and makes it bleed easily. (Freddie had deep brown ears, so this was unlikely).
Frostbite: When extremities are exposed to extreme cold, the tissue dies off. (This requires recent exposure to freezing temperatures, which we hadn’t had.)
Seborrhea: This skin condition occurs where too much grease is produced and can result in hair loss.
Pemphigus: This autoimmune condition causes the body’s tissue to destroy itself. Pemphigus foliaceous has a tendency to attack the ears.
Leishmaniosis: This infectious condition can mimic pemphigus.
Vet ended up doing a biopsy and the result came back as ischemic dermatopathy ( poor blood flow ) and dog was treated with a hypoallergenic diet, high doses of Vitamin E and a drug (propentofylline) that increases the blood supply to the extremities.
Lots of causes, so vet should do a biopsy.
Possible causes:
Fox mange (sarcoptes): This itchy parasite has a liking for ear tips and limbs. ( Nexgard would cure this )
Atopy: Allergies often show up as itchy faces, paws or ears.
Ringworm: This parasitic fungus can infect noses, paws or ear tips.
Sun damage: Repeated sunburn on white ears can cause skin cancer, which in the early stages turns the skin pink and makes it bleed easily. (Freddie had deep brown ears, so this was unlikely).
Frostbite: When extremities are exposed to extreme cold, the tissue dies off. (This requires recent exposure to freezing temperatures, which we hadn’t had.)
Seborrhea: This skin condition occurs where too much grease is produced and can result in hair loss.
Pemphigus: This autoimmune condition causes the body’s tissue to destroy itself. Pemphigus foliaceous has a tendency to attack the ears.
Leishmaniosis: This infectious condition can mimic pemphigus.
Vet ended up doing a biopsy and the result came back as ischemic dermatopathy ( poor blood flow ) and dog was treated with a hypoallergenic diet, high doses of Vitamin E and a drug (propentofylline) that increases the blood supply to the extremities.
This article is great, thanks so much for sharing!
Funny it mentions cold ear tips, I asked the breeder what could be the cause and she mentioned that the mother has the same now and then, and she puts it down to the cold. I don't really trust her and so I'm not buying this answer. I live in Italy afterall, not exactly well known for frostbite!
I will definitely ask the vet to do a biopsy.
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Good move not trusting... keep us posted in how your baby is doing and what you find out
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Keep us posted on what's been happening !
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Hi Sarah --- did you ever get a diagnosis on your baby's ears?
Hi all, yes in fact it was Hyperkeratosis! I took him to a dermatologist here in Milan who did a biopsy and confirmed it was Ear Margin Dermatosis caused by Hyperkeratosis. She said it was very unsual to see it in a Frenchie as this usually only effects Dauschunds. She gave us a medicated shampoo which we are using once a week on his ears which so far hasn't made a huge difference (but it has only been 2 weeks, so hard to tell just yet). The condition is usually hereditary which is most likely true in his case as his mother has the same on her ears from time to time. The skin condition is incurable but can be managed with special shampoos and creams. So far we haven't given the cream a try, just the shampoo first. The dermatologist told us the condition is also purely aesthetic, so nothing to worry about. I feel so relieved knowing he is fine and in good health despite having crusty ears which is completely ok with us! : ) He is growing fine too, now 5.5kg. His fur is in much better condition also as we now switched him to Trainer Hypoallergenic dry food. Trainer is one of the best Italian brands, can't recommend it enough. We are giving him the salmon+rice as I have a feeling that chicken was giving him dandruff and rough fur. Since we switched him to fish he has silky shiny fur which is great. He does itch his ears now and then which has caused him to lose some hair behind his ears but I think its just the dermatosis causing the itch because he has had a full check by the vet. We are going to run a stool sample by the vets next week to check if he still has giardia or not and whether we need to give him a third round of Panacur. Fingers crossed the giardia has gone for good!
Could you please send me the link to this group?
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Great news!!! So good to hear it is nothing serious. Please keep us posted and hope the shampoo or cream works
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My Frenchie came to live with us when she was just 12/13 months and had crusty, pus infected ears, and red, swollen, itchy paws. I tried some itch sprays and epsom salt paw soaks but didn't see any significant improvement until I followed the advice of people on here and switched my girl to a frozen raw product (duck) with goat's milk. Her ears cleared up, paws cleared up, her fur feels softer, and she looks and feels great. She presents symptoms of both food allergies/sensitivities and also environmental, so we do occasionally still have licking of paws every once in a while and butt scooting. I make sure to wipe her down from head to paws every time we come in from outside with hypoallergenic pet wipes. Hope your boy is feeling better soon.
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