Aussies Posted July 19, 2004 Posted July 19, 2004 Hi all, I am wondering if anyone else has encountered this with their dogs. Abby is my 6 yr old probable BC/Sheltie mix. Over the past year, she keeps getting this reaccuring infection on her lips. It occurs on both sides of her mouth, on the lower lip, where the canines come down. The skin gets red and crusty, and it starts to spread and ooze. I've treated it with Cephalexin (sp?) and a spray that is both anti-fungal and antibiotic. It goes away, I stop treating it, and it slowly comes back. I can treat it with just the spray now - and it will go way but it always seems to come back. Has anyone out there had a similar problem? Thanks! Quote
Taurus and Jada Posted July 19, 2004 Posted July 19, 2004 I have a friend who has the exact same problem with his APBT. I can't remember what they used on her, but it was some kind of cream. I will find out though, and pass the info along... :) Quote
DogPaddle Posted July 19, 2004 Posted July 19, 2004 Can this occur from a plastic bowl type problem? Quote
courtnek Posted July 20, 2004 Posted July 20, 2004 bacteria tends to grow quicker on plastic bowls than on metal, as a general rule. My guess is this is a food bacteria of some sort, since the canines are touching the lip and thats where it starts. the bacteria is passing from the teeth to the lips. switchiing to metal bowls may help. if not switiching food may help as well. Quote
imported_Kat Posted July 20, 2004 Posted July 20, 2004 switch to a ceramic or stainless steel bowl as plastic can harbour bacteria and other sorts of nasties. Fuciderm or dermisol cream are great for clearing this sort of infection up. Also wipe your dogs mouth with a baby wipe after Abby eats. Quote
Aussies Posted July 21, 2004 Author Posted July 21, 2004 sashagirl napisał(a):What food do you feed? My dog used to get a bad rash all around her mouth as well.. I was feeding Iams at the time... (Before I knew better) Changed her food, haven't had a problem since. If she has always been on the same food I am willing to bet that's what it is... Also, make sure you are using stainless steal food and water bowls, and not plastic! I've been feeding her Eagle and Prism, both of which are pretty decent foods (I think) - I hadn't thought of changing the food, maybe I ought to try that. We do use stainless steel for food and water. Thanks!! Quote
Aussies Posted July 21, 2004 Author Posted July 21, 2004 Kat napisał(a):switch to a ceramic or stainless steel bowl as plastic can harbour bacteria and other sorts of nasties. Fuciderm or dermisol cream are great for clearing this sort of infection up. Also wipe your dogs mouth with a baby wipe after Abby eats. I do use metal bowls but I hadn't thought of wiping her mouth after she eats - I will try that! Thanks! Quote
Aussies Posted July 21, 2004 Author Posted July 21, 2004 Taurus and Jada napisał(a):I have a friend who has the exact same problem with his APBT. I can't remember what they used on her, but it was some kind of cream. I will find out though, and pass the info along... :) I would be curious what they use - I am using a spray (which she hates) - I spray it on a cotton ball and wipe the area clean. I'm hoping it won't be a chronic problem, but I'm suspecting it is :-( Quote
Sarahstaff Posted July 21, 2004 Posted July 21, 2004 If you're already using metal bowls, try switching to ceramic. She could be allergic to the metal. Probably not, but it is a possibility. Quote
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