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    Skin problem - systemic?

    Sad update. Odin didn't make it. The infection spread too severely and he was suffering too much. He lost 10lbs in less than a month and became extremely lethargic yesterday. I took him to the hospital and very heartbreakingly decided the pain needed to stop. I am beyond devastated 💔
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    Skin problem - systemic?

    UPDATE : Hi everyone, So after an excruciating 3 weeks, I finally believe we have an answer. And its a heartbreaking one. The first vet we went to, as mentioned above, put him on prednisone as they were adamant it was an autoimmune disease, however, after weeks of research on my part, I...
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    Skin problem - systemic?

    Thank you for your input! One of the techs that admitted him brought up how her daughter's dachshund had a similar reaction and it turned out to be a chicken allergy. Although the vet is adamant that its not presenting as an allergy. I believe his thyroid was tested with the blood panel, and...
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    Skin problem - systemic?

    That was my suspicion too. Allergies that led to staph, but nothing in our routine has changed, aside from a rat infestation to our town (he has not caught or gotten into a scuff with any to my knowledge). No sprays get applied in our area either, we are fairly rural. The dermatologist said it...
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    Skin problem - systemic?

    Thank you! Ill post updates as we get more answers.
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    Skin problem - systemic?

    Hi everyone, Sorry, this may be a long read. I am new to this forum, but not new to dobies. My baby boy is 9 years old, has always been an amazing boy and is the sweetest gentle giant. I also have a 2 year old female who is healthy with no concerns. Recently, within the last month my 9...

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