doggie woes

[luke]

my lurcher (a collie x greyhound) has bitten a large section of fur off the front of his left leg about 10 inches by 1 inch. hes always licking it but it dosn't hurt him when i touch it.

theres a couple of small sores appeariing on it now but i think thats from where he keeps knawing at it

any ideas what it could be as i'm a tad worried about him :(

[divine]

Best off taking him to the vets, they're most likely to know out of anyone

[luke]

Best off taking him to the vets, they're most likely to know out of anyone

its a rip off tho tbh

[Tiggy]

My neighbours' dog does that alot. But then chip lives in a volatile and stressful environment and I dont blame his for essentially pulling his hair out.

The only thing I can suggest is taking him to the vet as maybe it could be a skin irritation or something.

[Matblack]

I'd guess skin infection, yes vets are expensive but there are options like the PDSA if you can't afford a regular vet. At the end of the day your dogs health and welfare is more important than a few pints, harsh but true.

http://www.pdsa.org.uk/

MB

[Roberta]

Could be mange. My sister's dog had a bare bottom from that. Needs a vet I'm afraid. I feel your pain about the money though!

[Knipples]

its a rip off tho tbh

Then im sorry but I have to ask, why get a pet if you arent prepared for it to not always be in full health.
I am in serious financial difficulties at the moment, but one of my house rabbits was sick last week and she had to go to the vet. I just spent less money at the weekend instead.
Its not fair, but its part of owning a pet sadly.

[cleanbluesky]

You COULD take it to a vet although that's going to cost you money, or we could stick an ear on its back in the name of medical research and the treatment it needs will be free

[SidewinderINC]

watched a TV show last week where a dog had a problem where it bit a load of fur off and kept licking it and made it worse, the dozy bitch that owned it refused to take it to the vets because she said that couldn't afford it. the RSPCA person that went to visit said she would come back and if it wasn't better and she hadn't taken it to the vet the dog would be rehomed.

she went back a few weeks later (unanounced) and the cow hadn't taken it to the vets still so the dog was put on a list to be rehomed asap.

Chuckles sat watching it with me I think so he can vouch for that :)

[Borris the Cat]

its a rip off tho tbh
Not for your pet's well-being it's not.

Act early as it will probably save you money rather than having to deal with something more serious if you leave it and your dog is obviously in discomfort.

[Tak]

Google throws up a few suggestions:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2067335_stop-dog-from-pulling-its.html
http://www.perfectpaws.com/baldog.html

All of the ones I glanced at said its in the pets best interest to get it checked out at the vet in case it is something serious

[Borris the Cat]

It's less than £30 at my vet for a check-up. I bet you probably spend more than that on beer in one night! :D

[iCraig]

Vets can be expensive — they charged £230.00 for an overnight stay for my ex's dog — I told them it would be cheaper to stick it in a 5-star hotel for a night. :rolleyes:

However, regardless of cost, pets need the right care. As Matblack says, the PDSA might be able to help you out.

[Pheebs]

*echo peoples vets comments*

Our lil lady is turning out to be an expensive blighter, but she's worth every penny of it.

[SidewinderINC]

*echo peoples vets comments*

Our lil lady is turning out to be an expensive blighter, but she's worth every penny of it.

expensive blighter... now he's joined here that's an oxymoron :p

[luke]

went round my mates who is a long time breeder of lurchers and a doggie guru. he had a look and produced a tin of "cut and heal" and said put this on it it clears up anything ;)

so i'll give that a whirl, if not it will be the vets but i am faithful as my mate knows his stuff

[Desmo]

Good good, lets hope it all clears up :)

Is he left alone a lot? I think some dogs start to do that out of boredom don't they? I should check with my mum as she knows a fair bit about dogs.

[Metalface Mark]

Send the mere-dog my best regards and a speedy recovery.

[cleanbluesky]

Ask yourself what Patrick Bateman would do

[Wryel]

Ask yourself what Patrick Bateman would do

Have sex with it whilst looking at his muscles in the mirror?

[Admiral Huddy]

I thought this thread was about spooning and bedroom manoeuvres!

[luke]

Ask yourself what Patrick Bateman would do

well i think my idol and role model would just cut its head off with a chainsaw and tbh that may be my next move

[Fayshun]

a tin of "cut and heal" and said put this on it it clears up anything ;)

Canine T-cut?