Hello All,
I am the Dad of Max, who is 5 yrs old. I have read threads in the past but have always been reluctant to respond. Unfortunately we too have felt the ups and downs with owning a Bulldog. Everything was good at first, then Max had developed eyelid Entropion and needed surgery. That was all taken care of. Later that year he was at a vet recommended dog boarder and suffered an attack as a result of being left too long in a dryer. He nearly passed because his esophagus almost closed and had to be rushed to an emergency room. (Never again will I leave him at a boarder.) Shortly after Max was diagnosed with Epilepsy and now takes Phenobarbital as a result of monthly seizures. If that wasn't enough earlier this year he suffered a dislocated spinal disc, we believe as a result of going up and down steep steps while visiting my son's college apartment. He became paralyzed so I took him to a Neurology specialist who gave him a strong dose of steroids and said hopefully if Max is able to move and walk in a day or two, then he will not be paralyzed. Thank god that was the case.
I can deal with all of that, Max has become like my son, what I'm at a loss of is answers for the skin condition he developed a year ago. See attached photos. His veterinarian is really good. He tried several pills, creams and finally we had a skin graph done which diagnosed the Staph infection. Having no luck with a cure with my regular Vet., I decided to take Max to a Dermatology Specialist. As you may know they charge 3 to 4 times the amount per visit. But again the Dermatologist was nice and understanding, said he could cure Max. I have gone through this ritual off medicated baths, MiconaHex+Triz mousse that I apply daily. Shots, mite applications, steroids given orally. We have been to he specialist 4 times now and Max's skin has improved but has never been ride of the patches of dry skin missing.
I am so frustrated and feel for Max so much. I don't bring him around other dogs so that people won't feel their dog will get what he has.
So I'm reaching out in hopes that maybe someone knows of a Dermatologist who is near New York and has had success with this skin disorder. Or I would appreciate if any one has had this situation with their Bulldog and has found a remedy that actually worked.
Thanks in advance,
Max'sDad
I am the Dad of Max, who is 5 yrs old. I have read threads in the past but have always been reluctant to respond. Unfortunately we too have felt the ups and downs with owning a Bulldog. Everything was good at first, then Max had developed eyelid Entropion and needed surgery. That was all taken care of. Later that year he was at a vet recommended dog boarder and suffered an attack as a result of being left too long in a dryer. He nearly passed because his esophagus almost closed and had to be rushed to an emergency room. (Never again will I leave him at a boarder.) Shortly after Max was diagnosed with Epilepsy and now takes Phenobarbital as a result of monthly seizures. If that wasn't enough earlier this year he suffered a dislocated spinal disc, we believe as a result of going up and down steep steps while visiting my son's college apartment. He became paralyzed so I took him to a Neurology specialist who gave him a strong dose of steroids and said hopefully if Max is able to move and walk in a day or two, then he will not be paralyzed. Thank god that was the case.
I can deal with all of that, Max has become like my son, what I'm at a loss of is answers for the skin condition he developed a year ago. See attached photos. His veterinarian is really good. He tried several pills, creams and finally we had a skin graph done which diagnosed the Staph infection. Having no luck with a cure with my regular Vet., I decided to take Max to a Dermatology Specialist. As you may know they charge 3 to 4 times the amount per visit. But again the Dermatologist was nice and understanding, said he could cure Max. I have gone through this ritual off medicated baths, MiconaHex+Triz mousse that I apply daily. Shots, mite applications, steroids given orally. We have been to he specialist 4 times now and Max's skin has improved but has never been ride of the patches of dry skin missing.
I am so frustrated and feel for Max so much. I don't bring him around other dogs so that people won't feel their dog will get what he has.
So I'm reaching out in hopes that maybe someone knows of a Dermatologist who is near New York and has had success with this skin disorder. Or I would appreciate if any one has had this situation with their Bulldog and has found a remedy that actually worked.
Thanks in advance,
Max'sDad