skin irritation

Allison,Lightning&Stomps · 10-19-2004, 03:21 PM

Both my boys recently have developed very irritated areas in the folds of skin in their neck. I don't feed them anything with corn, they're treated for fleas, and nothing has changed. Stomps armpits also seem inflamed. I had been spraying Gold Bond spray on the affected areas, but I think Stomps hid the bottle while I was at work one day. Any idea what could be causing the irritation? It's been a very wet spring/summer/fall. Could that be it?

Betsy Iole · 10-19-2004, 10:15 PM

This happens with mine occasionally. I find that leaving their collars off helps it clear up; the collars tend to bunch the loose skin up a bit, trapping moisture and preventing good air circulation.

I haven't used Gold Bond spray, but if the areas are moist, powder may help dry them out more effectively. If they get to looking red and angry, it's probably best to see the vet and have them treated for a skin infection.

[ October 19, 2004, 10:16 PM: Message edited by: Betsy Iole ]

Cynthia Swearingen · 10-20-2004, 10:01 PM

You might laugh at me, but I use the Desitin ointment on my hounds, like you would use for diaper rash on a baby, when they get a place that is looking really irritated. It does really well for me. That is, of course, before it looks like it might be getting infected.
Cindy

Allison,Lightning&Stomps · 10-21-2004, 10:06 AM

I thought about Desitin--I consider it a wonder drug. But I don't know how I would keep it from getting everywhere. Keeping the collars off at night has really helped, and eventually it's got to stop raining, right? Also, I've got to either find that Gold Bond spray or go get more. It's a very dry spray, not wet, so I think it helps dry the area out a bit. Thanks Betsy and Cindy for your suggestions.

10-19-2004, 03:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Allison,Lightning&Stomps Senior Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Versailles, KY Posts: 443	skin irritation Both my boys recently have developed very irritated areas in the folds of skin in their neck. I don't feed them anything with corn, they're treated for fleas, and nothing has changed. Stomps armpits also seem inflamed. I had been spraying Gold Bond spray on the affected areas, but I think Stomps hid the bottle while I was at work one day. Any idea what could be causing the irritation? It's been a very wet spring/summer/fall. Could that be it?

10-19-2004, 10:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Betsy Iole Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1969 Posts: 4,901	Re: skin irritation This happens with mine occasionally. I find that leaving their collars off helps it clear up; the collars tend to bunch the loose skin up a bit, trapping moisture and preventing good air circulation. I haven't used Gold Bond spray, but if the areas are moist, powder may help dry them out more effectively. If they get to looking red and angry, it's probably best to see the vet and have them treated for a skin infection. [ October 19, 2004, 10:16 PM: Message edited by: Betsy Iole ] __________________ Betsy, Mom to CH Bugle Bay's Sin City Caper UD RE TD BHCA-VC CH Bugle Bay's Sin City Cuppa Joe TD CH Bugle Bay's AllUCanEat Buffet CDX RN TDX NA CGC BHCA-VCX, 1996-2008 "Bugsie" UDX NA NAJ CGC, 1991-2006

10-20-2004, 10:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cynthia Swearingen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ocilla, GA Posts: 1,600	Re: skin irritation You might laugh at me, but I use the Desitin ointment on my hounds, like you would use for diaper rash on a baby, when they get a place that is looking really irritated. It does really well for me. That is, of course, before it looks like it might be getting infected. Cindy __________________ Cindy Raymond: http://www.dogster.com/?90026 Fredder: http://www.dogster.com/?71379 Buford: http://www.dogster.com/?117083 Copper, ATB: http://www.dogster.com/?71314

10-21-2004, 10:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
Allison,Lightning&Stomps Senior Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Versailles, KY Posts: 443	Re: skin irritation I thought about Desitin--I consider it a wonder drug. But I don't know how I would keep it from getting everywhere. Keeping the collars off at night has really helped, and eventually it's got to stop raining, right? Also, I've got to either find that Gold Bond spray or go get more. It's a very dry spray, not wet, so I think it helps dry the area out a bit. Thanks Betsy and Cindy for your suggestions.

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