mrs_aggie Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Not the greatest pic Well we managed to get Nikita into the Vet and although he hasnt said what it is, just to take her back Thursday I definately think its a 'hotspot' When I first saw it the other night and shaved part of her fur it was only half the size it is now. Unfortunately this is the soonest we could get her into the vet, she is so out of character and sorts at the minute. Laying feeling sorry for herself and very nearly got rehomed earlier as she snapped at Dillon and let a toothmark on his forehead (incase anyone says anything, they weren't left alone in the room together). So I was trying to decide what to do, as I'd always said the first time either dog went for one of the kids they were going, but as she's normally brilliant with him she is getting another chance. Steve said the vet cut the fur (while Steve was trying to hold her down) and has given her a few injections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 I dont get what a hotspot is???? but it looks sore and you could kinda get why she is grumpy. No excuse i know, Angel has snapped at the kids recently but she is in season and they bug her, my youngest grabs her around her neck and wont listen to anything i say. Whos fault if she gets hurt angels or hers?? probably mine lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs_aggie Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 What is a "hot spot"? A hot spot is a localized area of skin inflammation and infection. The infection can be superficial or deep. Other common names for this condition include: moist dermatitis, and acute moist dermatitis What causes a hot spot? There is usually an inciting factor to initiate the extreme licking and scratching behavior. Look for fleas, mites, or other external parasites, an insect sting or bite, allergies (food, inhalant, contact), or injury (skin wound, scrape, etc.). Some animals have been known to "start" a hot spot out of boredom or stress-related psychological problems. http://vetmedicine.about.com/cs/dogdiseasesh/a/hotspots.htm Bella and Nikita had a bit of a fight just over a week ago, and looked like Bella had got a good nip in at one point, but when we examined both dogs couldnt find anything obvious. We think Bella's got her tail and that was the cause, as when I first saw it and shaved her fur I could see what looked like 2 teeth marks from Bella in her tail xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 oh thanks, hope she gets better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs_aggie Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Thanks hun, so do I. I feel so bad for her, its worse than Dillon being ill, at least I can dose him up with Calpol lol x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austinville Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Aww, bless her. Hoping this clears up quickly for you both..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Melsom Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Hope she gets better soon looks like a hotspot to me aswell where is it located O.o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs_aggie Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Thanks guys x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs_aggie Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Hope she gets better soon looks like a hotspot to me aswell where is it located Its the underside/up around the side of her tail, near her bum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Melsom Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Its the underside/up around the side of her tail, near her bum oo :eek: that would make me grouchy too lol vet will prolly give u a cream to rub on there and itll be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs_aggie Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Thanks hun, at the minute all whats been don is she's had the fur shaved, been given some injections and back in 3 days x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 aww hope shes better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs_aggie Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Thanks Nix, poor mare is laid here whining to herself x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 aww poor girl - hope she gets better soon hun xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs_aggie Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Thanks Sarah, I'm starting to think she's planning on milking it she's got up on the settee and is laid up against me, looking for treats lol x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Thanks Sarah, I'm starting to think she's planning on milking it she's got up on the settee and is laid up against me, looking for treats lol x awwww i think lots of treats will help her get better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs_aggie Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 she's been getting them by the handful, everytime I've checked her or if she does as she's told and 'leaves' lol. She's loving it, straight to the cupboard where we keep them everytime lol x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Hope she makes a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs_aggie Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Thanks hun. Xx Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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