Can you post a picture of the spot you are worried about?
My first GSD and I am petrified
I have an 18 month GSD.. I am 38 yrs old and epileptic..she just got spayed 2 weeks ago and now she has developed some pink spots right below her nose on each side of her lip..they look like scrapes but I don't think that's it...I think it's something more serious...any suggestions and what home remedies suggested?....I can't take her to the vet since I just payed $1,000 more or less to have her spayed and have a cyst removed around her vulva....so no $....Any replies would be greatly appreciated.
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Does she have a runny nose? Lotta allergies around right now. But yes, we need a photo.I have an 18 month GSD.. I am 38 yrs old and epileptic..she just got spayed 2 weeks ago and now she has developed some pink spots right below her nose on each side of her lip..they look like scrapes but I don't think that's it...I think it's something more serious...any suggestions and what home remedies suggested?....I can't take her to the vet since I just payed $1,000 more or less to have her spayed and have a cyst removed around her vulva....so no $....Any replies would be greatly appreciated.
yes she does have a runny nose....I never thought I was getting a child when I got her @ 6 weeks old....if I wasn't so attached to her I'd giver away so she can have a better lifestyle and the care she deserves
What makes you think that? The spots on her lips could be an injury? What you first described made me think about 'lip-pyoderma'. You could research that. But it does require a vet visit if you think that it is...if I wasn't so attached to her I'd giver away so she can have a better lifestyle and the care she deserves
Can you find an affordable vet? In my experience things are either nothing or they can turn into something much bigger and more expensive if untreated. Insurance from an early age is a very good idea if someone can’t afford medical treatment.
What kind of dish does she eat and drink out of? Do you clean them daily?
What kind of dish does she eat and drink out of? Do you clean them daily?
yes, I wash them everyday....their stainless steel bowels.What kind of dish does she eat and drink out of? Do you clean them daily?
I've got to ask: What did you think you were getting when you brought home a puppy? A toy, to entertain you whenever you want to play with it, and ignored otherwise?yes she does have a runny nose....I never thought I was getting a child when I got her @ 6 weeks old....if I wasn't so attached to her I'd giver away so she can have a better lifestyle and the care she deserves
I know that doesn't help with diagnosing the issue here, but if you aren't willing to accept the fact that you did indeed bring home a child (they call them "fur babies" for a reason) and act accordingly (for the lifetime of the dog), then you really have no business keeping it in the first place. Just my .02 worth.
A bit harsh but yes, these dogs aren't for everyone and i wish more people researched and understood how much time, money and effort it takes to carry a working breed into successful family life.I've got to ask: What did you think you were getting when you brought home a puppy? A toy, to entertain you whenever you want to play with it, and ignored otherwise?
I know that doesn't help with diagnosing the issue here, but if you aren't willing to accept the fact that you did indeed bring home a child (they call them "fur babies" for a reason) and act accordingly (for the lifetime of the dog), then you really have no business keeping it in the first place. Just my .02 worth.
There really should be a mandatory course /certification people have to take before getting these dogs. 😀 I’m only partially joking. The same could be said for having babies 🤣A bit harsh but yes, these dogs aren't for everyone and i wish more people researched and understood how much time, money and effort it takes to carry a working breed into successful family life.
I did not bring her home....she was a gift...i.e I am epileptic so she is a service dog...no not a toy someone to be my companion and help me with my severe depression as well.....everybody on here is so quick to judge and be mean.I've got to ask: What did you think you were getting when you brought home a puppy? A toy, to entertain you whenever you want to play with it, and ignored otherwise?
I know that doesn't help with diagnosing the issue here, but if you aren't willing to accept the fact that you did indeed bring home a child (they call them "fur babies" for a reason) and act accordingly (for the lifetime of the dog), then you really have no business keeping it in the first place. Just my .02 worth.
I'm not judging or being mean, that was not my intent. But your own words were "I never thought I was getting a child when I got her @ 6 weeks old." I was just asking what your motives and expectations were. I get that she's a service dog for you, and that's great that you have her. At the same time, dogs aren't robots or machines. They require care, love, and support from their humans, in return for their love and support for us. That's all I'm saying. And if that doesn't fit within your situation, something needs to change.I did not bring her home....she was a gift...i.e I am epileptic so she is a service dog...no not a toy someone to be my companion and help me with my severe depression as well.....everybody on here is so quick to judge and be mean.
These dogs are not fur babies. That is also a mistaken way of referring to this particular breed. I fully understand how someone could be given a dog for a medical condition and be overwhelmed with care. The OP need support, not criticism.
Looking closely at the picture, I noticed some whitish bumps in the pink spots. I looked it up online and turning pink is called depigmentation. Vitiligo is a condition that can cause loss of coloring. It’s genetic and it’s not harmful. But there are other things that can cause it. The fact that they are uniform shapes and sizes, makes me think it’s possibly more that than a disease or parasite, but only a vet exam can tell you. The bumps concern me more than the color loss. It may be a coincidence it happened right after surgery but it may also be unrelated to the actually surgery or medications given, but to the loss of hormones.
Are you anywhere near a veterinary school where you might be able to get a less expensive exam?
Looking closely at the picture, I noticed some whitish bumps in the pink spots. I looked it up online and turning pink is called depigmentation. Vitiligo is a condition that can cause loss of coloring. It’s genetic and it’s not harmful. But there are other things that can cause it. The fact that they are uniform shapes and sizes, makes me think it’s possibly more that than a disease or parasite, but only a vet exam can tell you. The bumps concern me more than the color loss. It may be a coincidence it happened right after surgery but it may also be unrelated to the actually surgery or medications given, but to the loss of hormones.
Are you anywhere near a veterinary school where you might be able to get a less expensive exam?
Speak for yourself, but my dog is absolutely a "fur baby." And by that I mean, he is a member of the family, as much as is possible, second only to my "non-fur babies." I am his "parent/guardian" and as such I am responsible for his care.These dogs are not fur babies. That is also a mistaken way of referring to this particular breed. I fully understand how someone could be given a dog for a medical condition and be overwhelmed with care. The OP need support, not criticism.
I understand where the OP is coming from and sympathize with the situation. However, the reality is very strong that over the course of the dog's lifetime, there are going to be veterinary expenses incurred for things that come up, just like with our human children. Everyone needs to factor the costs of such things into their decision to own a dog, and if it's not feasible or practical, it shouldn't be that the dog suffers for lack of care. That's the only point I'm trying to make here.
Look to see if there's a Thrive vet clinic chain near you. Or a Vetco inside a Petco store (NOT Banfield inside PetSmart--those are expensive).
Last I checked, it was only $25 for an exam at Thrive, I think--but call and check locally as that might vary:
Thrive Pet Healthcare is a nationwide network of veterinary clinics, including emergency vets, urgent care vets, primary care vets, and specialty vets.
Or: Clinic Locations & Schedules - VETCO Clinics
I believe that they have an annual membership too that covers free, unlimited exams if you think you may need regular visits for check ups for a chronic condition. There are also often coupons posted online.
Last I checked, it was only $25 for an exam at Thrive, I think--but call and check locally as that might vary:
Thrive Pet Healthcare is a nationwide network of veterinary clinics, including emergency vets, urgent care vets, primary care vets, and specialty vets.
Or: Clinic Locations & Schedules - VETCO Clinics
I believe that they have an annual membership too that covers free, unlimited exams if you think you may need regular visits for check ups for a chronic condition. There are also often coupons posted online.
I can not comment on the nose condition, but some vets deal with a third-party company that will allow you make payments to cover the initial treatment. No sure how much this third-party charges in interest, but I would guess it is on the higher side.I did not bring her home....she was a gift...i.e I am epileptic so she is a service dog...no not a toy someone to be my companion and help me with my severe depression as well.....everybody on here is so quick to judge and be mean.
You mentioned that your dog is a service dog. Have you contacted the company that certified this dog to see if they can help or have contacts that may be able to help?
You mentioned she just got spayed, are you sure that this was not caused by rubbing on a cone of shame?
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