I have a Yorkie (Tater) who just turned 5 months old. I...

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Answer by Numommy
Submitted on 7/7/2006
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I have a four year old Yorkie who has had this problem with small red bumps that turn to puss pockets then scabs for over a year now, I have turned to several different vets for an answer, with many different explanations and the only one that has remotely helped is the theory that LuLu is allergic to fleas and instead of giving her a dose of Advantage every four weeks the doctor has me religiously giving it to her every three weeks. I am concerned about the Advantage being too toxic for her, so I switched one month to Frontline only to have the bumps return, so this month I am using Advantage and the bumps have once again subsided. I don't know if this is the final answer to an awful problem for my baby but it is the only solution that has worked for a year and a half of searching. One more theory that I was recently introduced to by another Yorkie owner is that she may have a yeast infection and it could be treated with birth control pill??? I will let you know if I try this and if it works.

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Question by abrown82
Submitted on 10/23/2003
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I have a Yorkie (Tater) who just turned 5 months old. I noticed he was scratching a lot and had bumps and scabs on his head and neck. When I took him to the vet he told me that it was just him adapting to his environment and gave me some medicine and shampoo. It got better while he was on the medicine, but when he finished it, it got worse. It has now moved to his stomach and between his hind legs. The bumps start off red and turn into puss pockets. After that I assume they turn into scabs. My first thought is that he is allergic to fleas. Any thoughts or comments?

Answer by Jeremy
Submitted on 10/30/2003
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abrown82, It could be fleas although it could be a nutritional deficiency is contributing to his allergic reaction. What you are describing is not "hot spots" so we know that is is probably not from allergies to food, but if you are using certain cleaning chemicals in your home he may be suffering an allergic reaction to the chemicals. send me a note for more information flash1969NOSPAM@starband.net (remove NOSPAM)

Answer by debdcall
Submitted on 12/5/2003
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abrown82 I have a 7 month old yorkie and am having the same exact problem. His poor little tummy is fire red and has little blisters all over it. I am taking him to the vet this weekend, but I would greatly appreciate it if you could share any new information you have with me and I will do the same for you. My email address is debdcall@hotmail.com. Thanks and good luck!

Answer by jdsully
Submitted on 3/13/2004
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It's grass allergies. My pitbull gets the same thing. Nothing the vets gives him helps, but I learned that a small dosage of Benadryl really makes a difference when it is bad. I use OTC hydrocortosone cream also to alleviate really itchy areas. Once they get sores and they become puss filled the dog needs to go to the vet. Otherwise, small sores have easily been treated with both the cream and Benadryl. MUCH cheaper and easier to manage than going to the vet everytime.

Answer by abbie
Submitted on 6/17/2004
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I have the same exact problem with my Yorkie!! He's 2 y/o. I'm about to take him to the vet. Poor thing...he's itching constantly. Please, please...let me know if you find out anything, and I will do the same. My email address is abbie99@mail.utexas.edu. Thanks. Abbie

Answer by Marilyn
Submitted on 6/30/2004
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My Yorkie (2 yr old) has this same type of allergy. We figured out that wood chips were causing the red spots on her belly, so we don't use wood chips in her run area. However now she is itchy all over and the only thing that helps is Medrol which eliminated the scratching almost completely. You are not supposed to use this long term. I am trying a new medication called Atopica. It is not working after 4 days but it has eliminated her "doggy odor". Let me know what you have tried. marilyn.hu@yahoo.com

Answer by ash
Submitted on 10/5/2004
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I HAVE A 10 MONTH OLD YORKIE, NAMED POOKIE. I TOOK HER TO THE GROOMER AND HE SAID I NEEDED TO TAKE HER TO THE VET B/C HER HAIR WILL NOT GROW IN THE BACK OF HER. SHE'S REAL HAIRY ON THE FRONT HALF OF HER BODY BUT NOT THE REST. SHE NOW HAS A BUMP RIGHT ABOVE HER NOSE. I THOUGHT IT LOOKED LIKE A WORT. IF ANYONE HAS ANY ADVICE PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT atodd5678@yahoo.com IF YOU HAVE ANY IDEAS. PLEASE I'M VERY WORRIED

Answer by sunflower
Submitted on 10/13/2004
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I have a 2 year old Lab/Husky Mix, and he is scratching himself raw. He is so red and his coat looks terrible. Does anyone have any suggestions on how the help my poor dog?

Answer by RubyTuesdayYorkie
Submitted on 11/29/2004
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Who we got our Yorkie from.

Answer by chris
Submitted on 6/17/2005
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i have a a pitbull. i took him camping and when we left he had bumps covering his entire body. after a few days they turned into scabs and it doesnt seem like it had gotten any better. it has been about 1 1/2 weeks since this has occured. can anyone tell me what this is. i dont think it is an allergic reaction because it doesnt get any better

Answer by Kia
Submitted on 9/25/2005
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My dog is a little over 1 years old and ran away for a little over a week. When she came home I saw that she has red spots on her belly. It's worrying me because I don't know what to do. If anyone can help e-mail me at lusciousky@hotmail.com!! Thanks.

Answer by Nancy
Submitted on 11/3/2005
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I have a 6 month old Yorkie and she is scratching often. I read in a book that you can give benadryl to a dog. She is 7.5 pounds now and I wonder how much I can give her. Please send me what you think I should do. Thanks

Answer by 1234
Submitted on 12/30/2005
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HI MY YORKIE KEEPS ON SCRATCHING HIS RIGHT EAR CONSTIANTLY WHAT DO I DO? HELP HES 6 MONTHS HELP PLZ!

Answer by fefe
Submitted on 2/1/2006
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My dog has all the same symptoms as you all have talked about and he has Red Mange, which can be deadly. My doctor never saw it until I couldn't take the odor anymore. This doesn't mean your dogs have this but it's worth a try to have it checked out and have a skin test done before it gets to the point where I am at. The treatments are very expensive and there is no guarantee that my dog will make it..

Answer by starke
Submitted on 7/2/2006
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i have an 11 month old yorkie, he seems to have the same problem. on his belly and genitals, they are really red and yellowy kind of, the itching is really bad, he also has red areas on the back of his neck that is very red, i have been to the vet several times with no luck i have an appointment for him at the dermatologist on thursday i hope i can help him

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Answer by elaine scott
Submitted on 8/15/2006
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My 2 year old Yorkie gets hot spots often, Her last bout was 2 and a half weeks ago and she was put on Prednisone 10 mg. with decreasing dose over a week or so. Also antibiotics and a salve. She gained alot of weight from her increased hunger due to the steroids. I would like an alternative to this! Anyone ever try "cool spot"?

Answer by animalover
Submitted on 1/1/2007
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my dog candy has the same problem she is always scratching on her belly it has bumps and red spots im taking her to the doctor tomarrow

Answer by Kat
Submitted on 7/17/2007
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My Yorkie 3 yrs. old is also scratching up a storm. We have been going through this, this summer and last summer....NEVER in the winter. UnLike the other Yorkies here he doesn't have any puss or sores. It's just red little bumps, looks like hives. He pulls out his hair around his chest area when he scratches. I have him on childrens "chewable" benadryl and it seems to keep him comfortable for awhile, but once it wears off, he starts scratching again. My groomer said he doesn't have any fleas so I have no idea why this happens every summer. Maybe he's allergic to the grass in the park I take him to??? Help!!!