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Bosun has this discharge in his eye.
I think he always has a little? But is there something I can use to clean it up?
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Hi Pawbly, my older (13) cat Dora has been working her tail. Not sure how it started. What should I do to help her out here?
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Krista Magnifico Hello My Dear Friend!
Well, I have to say that I don’t usually see a problem on the underside of the mid tail region. Typically tail issues occur at the base where fleas like to hang out. In these cases I ask clients to use a flea comb to look for evidence of fleas. The little black specks that resemble pepper, or a live flea in the comb is proof that fleas are present. Which is an easy fix these days with all of the safe efficacious products available.
But, this is not your case.
I would question a few things:
1. Most likely a wound? Is she chewing/licking due to trauma here. This is most easily ruled out by an exam of the lesion. Is there any signs of a puncture? Scratch? Abrasion? Even if I cannot convince myself that I think it is a wound I will treat for the most likely scenario anyway by placing an e-collar and providing either a topical (probably the best choice here because the tail has poor blood supply and a systemic antibiotic may take a longer time to get there) and it looks like it is trying to heal already. I would use a topical antibiotic cream. As long as it is not ingested most of the human equivalents are fine. I would leave the collar on for at least a week. If the hair is growing back and the site is improving this treatment plan is proof of our suspicion.
2. If the lesion persists I would consider ringworm a possibility. A blacklight might provide flourescense to confirm this. To diagnose it we do a DTM culture test. But, to be completely honest I start treating for it anyway with OTC miconazole cream. (Used for yeast infections in women).
3. Neurological concerns are on the rule out list, BUT, I would expect to see other signs like ataxia, instability, hind limb weakness, involuntary urination or defecation, etc.
A physical exam by your vet to include rectal palpation (check anal sacs just to make sure this is not the problem) and a fecal for parasites are all good places to start.
Hope this helps,
All my love to all of you guys,
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Inside Sunrise I recommend seeking advice from a vet. This could be a symptom of a serious underlying problem.
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Anonymous I would worry about neurological issues causing pain. Please get her to the vet.
Hi Pawbly, my sisters shih tzu Tobee has been visiting us for the week and his eye is getting a bit ‘weepy.’ I know these dogs can get eye problems easily. I’ve attached a photo. Do you think this weepy eye looks serious? Thanks.
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Madelyn Fischer Hello, I don’t think it looks too bad now. Just clean it out with a tissue every time this happens. If it gets any worse I would bring him to the vet. Good luck!
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Scott Landry Post author Thanks Madelyn, my sister was worried because my (well intentioned) mom has another Shih Tzu, Bentlee, that got an eye infection that started like that and although they kept it very clean, it ended up rupturing because the infection wasn’t being treated. After trying to initially save Bentlee’s eye, and a heavy bill from the emergency clinic, My mother ended up having to have the eye removed. (I didn’t even know they had dog ophthalmologists!) Bentlee is happy and fine these days, but now I help my mother keep the hair trimmed away from the good eye. We kept Tobee’s eye cleaned for the last few days. I’m going to check in with my sister to see how it’s going.
Hi Pawbly, my sisters dog Tobee has been visiting us for the week and his eye is getting a bit ‘weepy.’ I know these dogs can get eye problems easily. I’ve attached a photo. Do you think this weepy eye looks serious? Thanks.
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Scott Landry Post author Thanks Doc! Looks like my sister was able to get him seen by the vet. Luckily the eye isn’t scratched so he’s on some eye medication and antibiotics to clear it up. Thanks for the help!
Hi there!! Cute pup? You can always use a warm washcloth or paper towel to wipe it off. But if you think it is different from what you usually see at all, I would get to the vet and make sure it isn’t conjunctivitis, or the start of something worse like upper respiratory.
Hello!
Because the condition is unilateral I think it is more likely to be an irritatant versus infection or allergy. I would keep the eye clean as Sarah mentions above and flush the eye copiously with sterile saline (like you would do if you were trying to flush out a piece of foreign material. Remember to get under the third eyelid by flushing under the inside edge of the eyelid in the inside corner of the eye. If the drainage persists, worsens or gets a yellow/green color or you see rubbing of the eye or squinting you should see your vet.
Hugs to you all!
Krista