Bumps on blue dobi around ears and neck

[Rowledge2]

So I have a 10 week old blue dobi. He has developed numerous bumps around his ears and on top of his head. A few weeks ago they were only around his neck. The vets says they are bug bites and gave us some oral flea and tick med. Is this the case or did she over look something??

 

[Ddski5]

I know when Ragnar was a pup, he developed some acne like bumps around his neck and chest area. Didn’t truly know what they were but figured they were friction like bumps from continual use/pulling of leash and harness. At that age, Ragnar was all over the place and I did a lot of holding on with the leash.

Pictures would help.

 

[Rowledge2]

We is starting to see spots and bumps all over him and he is scratching. Pretty sure we have an allergy probally ot food. We are giving him purina sensitive stomach and skin

 

[Tropicalbri's]

He is a Blue which are prone to skin disorders. It usually presents when they are a bit older though around 20-24mos.
Are they fluid filled bumps or hard knots?

 

[Rowledge2]

They appear to be hard knot like

 

[Tropicalbri's]

My twins got them around the front of their necks. They lasted a long time.
I finally had to give them Cefpoxadime for 10 days to clear it up. Cefpo is an antibiotic used once @ 24hrs.

 

[Tropicalbri's]

I think it was their collars causing it, but with a Blue Dobie I tend to worry about skin issues.
@GennyB is the resident Guru with CDA and other skin issues on dilute Dobermans. Hopefully she will chime in with some insight and advice.

 

[Rowledge2]

My twins got them around the front of their necks. They lasted a long time.
I finally had to give them Cefpoxadime for 10 days to clear it up. Cefpo is an antibiotic used once @ 24hrs.

 

[Rowledge2]

I was wondering if it was an infection of the hair follicals

 

[Tropicalbri's]

I was wondering if it was an infection of the hair follicals

I think that is what will occur when there is constant rubbing and the hair follicle gets irritated, but again since you have a blue, I would keep an eye on it. You said there were bumps on his head too? That is why I was concerned with skin issues. My fawn had CDA and it took a lot to get her hair back but she still at the end was pretty much bald on her trunk.

 

[Rowledge2]

I think that is what will occur when there is constant rubbing and the hair follicle gets irritated, but again since you have a blue, I would keep an eye on it. You said there were bumps on his head too? That is why I was concerned with skin issues. My fawn had CDA and it took a lot to get her hair back but she still at the end was pretty much bald on her trunk.

 

[Rowledge2]

We are off to the vet again tomorrow. As I would like to resolve this before any thing major happens. It is a different vet. So hoping they have a clue about blues

 

[GennyB]

So I have a 10 week old blue dobi. He has developed numerous bumps around his ears and on top of his head.

He's a bit young for it to be a dilute problem, although you can't rule it out. More than likely more puppy than blue.

I was wondering if it was an infection of the hair follicals

A skin infection is possible, more than likely more puppy related than dilute. Not uncommon for pups to get pyoderma.

So hoping they have a clue about blues

More often than not, Vets blame everything on the dilute factor. Not always true so I highly recommend you educate yourself about dilutes. He will have a thinner coat than say a black/rust because dilutes just have less hair per square inch.
Because of the thin coat the first thing you need to look into is a dog safe sunscreen....after you get the bumps cleared.
I would put pet insurance pretty high on the list. It will more than likely pay for it's self.
Have a look around the forum, I think you will find lots of threads to help you. Can't find your answer, feel free to ask. Lots of knowledgeable people that have experienced skin problems of all colors.

 

[Kaiser2016]

We are giving him purina sensitive stomach and skin

Only 10 weeks old and already on a specialized diet? I would sooner look to a better food and improve gut health (his immune system is just barely developed!) before getting all sorts of testing done for CDA issues.

 

[Rowledge2]

He's a bit young for it to be a dilute problem, although you can't rule it out. More than likely more puppy than blue.








A skin infection is possible, more than likely more puppy related than dilute. Not uncommon for pups to get pyoderma.







More often than not, Vets blame everything on the dilute factor. Not always true so I highly recommend you educate yourself about dilutes. He will have a thinner coat than say a black/rust because dilutes just have less hair per square inch.
Because of the thin coat the first thing you need to look into is a dog safe sunscreen....after you get the bumps cleared.
I would put pet insurance pretty high on the list. It will more than likely pay for it's self.
Have a look around the forum, I think you will find lots of threads to help you. Can't find your answer, feel free to ask. Lots of knowledgeable people that have experienced skin problems of all colors.

 

[Rowledge2]

Thank You. Hes our 3rd dobi but 1st blue. I did a lot of research before I got him, and I was still apprehensive. But I couldn't say no. So when this started I also thought it was too early. To be the possible normal.
I'll post what the vet says tomorrow

 

[Tropicalbri's]

Thank You. Hes our 3rd dobi but 1st blue. I did a lot of research before I got him, and I was still apprehensive. But I couldn't say no. So when this started I also thought it was too early. To be the possible normal.
I'll post what the vet says tomorrow

My girl didn’t start to show signs of skin issues until she was 2yrs old.

 

[Rowledge2]

It turned out to be a bacterial skin infection. So hes on antibiotics. She also gave us a topical spray to help with any possible fungal. Awesome vet. She even did a scabbing to rule out mites.
So he is on the road to recovery!

 

[Ddski5]

@GennyB

As far as sunscreen goes- stupid question following....

Do you spray sunscreen on them or get sun screen lotion and rub on them. Then afterwards have to bathe them to get all that mess off them??

 

[Rowledge2]

@GennyB

As far as sunscreen goes- stupid question following....

Do you spray sunscreen on them or get sun screen lotion and rub on them. Then afterwards have to bathe them to get all that mess off them??

I was thinking the same lol
Is there a special sunscreen for dogs?