For the past few days, my Boxer's skin problems have been getting worse.
I can't seem to figure out the cause before taking her to the vet.
She isn't scratching (no itching). It first appeared on the right side of her neck, but the issue has since spread to the top of her head and her left cheek.
Does anyone have any idea what this could be?
Thanks in advance
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My Labrador developed flare-ups of itchy skin on his tummy and around his paws. We tried applying natural ointments, but with no luck. We also tried Apoquel, but it didn't really work. I saw an itch-relief product from a brand called DogSuppy on social media. Initially, our dog was a bit reluctant to eat the tablets, so we hid them in his food. After a couple of days of trying, he finally ate them. We got him used to taking the tablets over 3 to 4 days, mixing them in with his food, and didn't notice a huge difference at first, other than the fact he stopped biting his paws, but the itch on his tummy persisted. We kept going for 3 weeks and saw that the red, itchy patches were fading and he was scratching less. By the fifth week, we noticed an even bigger improvement: the flare-ups had gone! We were over the moon! Plus, we finally figured out what was triggering his flare-ups: chewing grass!
Since we're talking about a white dog with very short hair, sunburn is another possibility. The fact that there are lesions on both sides doesn't rule it out, given the bizarre positions dogs can get into when they're sleeping 😉
In any case, your vet will be the one to give you an answer, probably after examining a smear under the microscope, and perhaps testing a sample if they suspect skin cancer (sorry to have to bring that up).
Hi,
Based on your description, there could be several possible causes: a bacterial skin infection, ringworm, an autoimmune disease, or another dermatological condition. Unfortunately, it's impossible to provide a reliable diagnosis without a clinical examination, and since the lesions are spreading, you should book an appointment with your vet fairly soon. In the meantime, avoid applying any products that haven't been prescribed and keep an eye out for any other symptoms. Only your vet will be able to confirm the cause.
I hope your Boxer feels better soon.
All the best,
Romane
