[/IMG] Hello We are going to be visiting the vet bug I wanted any advice going on what these lumps may be on our lab. He has had them about a week but started with 3. We now have 5. The look like they have a small head on some of them (not pus filled) they feel hard and perfectly round. Any ideas so I don't go in completely oblivious when we see the get? Thanks in advance [/IMG] [/IMG]
my lab had that, it was dog acne. It cleared up on its own in our case, but always good to double check with the vet in case it's something else.
Thanks guys. I initially thought it was a bit sting/ until the two under his chin have kinda joined up. I will research acne a bit more. Typical teen eh?!
What is his food dish made of? Stainless steel (from a 1st world country) or ceramic (ditto) are least likely to get little micro-abrasions that can harbour bacteria. Steel and ceramic from some parts of the world may contain impurities, nickle, lead, etc. that can lead to similar problems. Well, lead in ceramic glazing can be really bad, sickening, deadly I think.
Definitely check with your Vet , my Sam had this and we were told canine acne too . Advice was to keep the spots clean so that they didn't become infected , and that once his immune system matured , they would disappear , they did x
hey all Well we also had explosive bowels this morning and a runny nose last night so the vets trip came far sooner today. They diagnosed an upset stomach (not associated and appears to have cleared PM today and back to solid), conjunctivitis and dog acne. We have pro-biotics, eye drops and a face wash. Out of interest - what type of food bowl is recommended? We have a probably quite cheap stainless steel or aluminium - no stickers so no idea as it came with him. It gets washed twice a day after each meal. And yes he is a bit of a handsome boy Thank you
Things all come at once, don't they! If you wash the bowl twice daily I think that's good enough (and better than I manage!). If he gets food on his face then wipe it off - that's another thing that can help. We use a ceramic bowl but a metal bowl is fine. A wide, shallow bowl is best to avoid the food on the face scenario.
Poor old boy, and you, having to put drops in his eyes. I use a puzzle feeder bowl to slow her down, she can't get her face in it. I'm a slattern when it comes to washing her bowl, you have put me to shame! She does such a good job of licking it clean I get remiss.
I used to use a Mason Cash dish but I now just use our own wide mouthed dinner bowls to feed him. I give him a fresh one for each meal so they're always clean.
We have a wide stainless steel bowl...and are a bit slovenly with the washing - 2 or three times a week!
Yes the eye drops are proving...... shall we say challenging... Last night we were held on a lead sucking treats and he was fine today we tried the same thing and he knew what was coming and scarpered. Take two when my OH comes back in we need to fine a different way.
We gave up on the eye drops in the end it was far to stressful for all involved he was petrified and I felt awful. Googled antibacterial remedies instead. Diluted cider vinegar on cotton wool pads. Vets check up on the eyes pre-booked for Saturday so we will find out if its worked Hibiscus scrub on the spots. Both clearing up very well it would seem.
