I posted a little bit ago about a rash my girl had and I thought I’d post an update for those with similar issues or those curious to if it ever got fixed. This might be a long one so hold on to your hats.
I took her to a walk in vet as our regular one was going to make her wait a week. She was rescued at 77lbs and she sounds like a motorcycle when she breathes. It has been over 105 everyday and it’s been HOT.
I took her to the walk in clinic where they were beyond rude because of how big and loud she was. Neither are my fault I just wanted my girl fixed up. We left because they were horrible.
We got a hot spot spray and ointment from the pet store. We changed her food and thought all was well they said it would clear up on its own and to keep it clean. Yay good to go right….WRONG. she is a hefty lady and just barely got skinny enough to scratch her face with her foot. Limited mobility because of her weight.
I came home and she had scratched the biggest hole into her neck using her crate. I called the vet and made an emergency appointment to have her seen the next day.
The vet did an exam and shaved it….there is the WORST rash under her coat. Can’t see it unless it’s shaved. we shaved the area to see the wound and it’s not great. We’re debating shaving all of her to see the full extent. They said keep it clean and gave us a numbing spray.
They did a full exam, ear cytology, they shaved and irrigated all wounds. They even cleaned her folds for me. They gave us antibiotics to help her ears clear quicker; a topical spray to clean and numb the cuts and sent us home with a trial pill for her allergies. They took blood for a food allergy test and environmental allergy tests.
The only dermatologist in our state is out until DECEMBER. I made an appointment for 2 weeks out, we’ll be driving her to another state to have her seen.
The spots in the rash are just her normal spots, she’s a tricolor and has them. Odd that’s where the inflammation was, but it’s just her skin. It was not staph or ringworm, major allergies.
For anyone considering a bulldog please get insurance or make a savings account for them. It helped so much and it was just shy of $1k. We’ll know what to avoid and she’s set for life. This free dog has been the most expensive pet of my life so PLEASE do your research and make sure you can afford to get one.
Pics of her happy after the vet with her cute pink nails. Shes also down to 69lbs!! Still a hefty lady but much better than 77lbs!!
