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skin rash question

Hi! I posted last week that Tuffy had some lesions on his chin that seemed like acne. It was just on and under the chin area and it started as one and then turned into 3 or 4 lumpy abscesses that are the size of pennies. We called the vet and all deduced it was most likely from the dye in his blue slow feeder bowl and he said I could treat it with neosporin but the best thing to do do was take away the bowl and let it heal. It's been about 5 days since I took away the bowl but the abscesses are still there. One is in his neck area and I don't see it but can feel it under his skin. The others have reached the surface and are starting to scab over. They don't seem to be bothering him. Does it just take a while for a rash like this to clear up or should I be concerned? We are boarding him at the vet on Sat. for a week when we go away so I'll definitely have him take a look at it then...

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kimrisa's picture

Forgot to include photos of his chin!

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CathyandAudrey's picture

look at that BIG boy!

I cant' believe that's the same little puppy, they grow so fast.

 He is a BEAUTIFUL boy!

Oh and I can't help with the chin boo boos, that's one thing we've not encountered yet.

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Cathy and Audrey  

kibby5's picture

i think if its scabbing up, then its on its way to healing...

i think the key is just keep it clean and dry... once the skin can dry up and scab ( like human pimples!) , then i think its trying to heal itself... if it kept getting worse and oozy and bigger, then i would worry! tuffy is so cute ! his eyes are really sweet!

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sincerely, christine

maria and oscar's picture

poor tuffy

i can't help you with this, oscar hasn't hit a zitty stage yet, but i jist have to say poor tuffy & his pimples :o(

love that picture of him!!!

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SLOBBERY KISSES

maria & oscar

Patty Wyatts mom's picture

if it is "pimples"...i got rid of them by using only..

stainless bowls, filtered water, and dabbing on baby goldbond powder on them

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Kofi had a bout of acne

awhile back and someone recommended stridex pads which did the trick. I hope Tuffy's problem is as simple as that. Stainless bows too as already suggested.

That boy is a darling!

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Kofi and Carol

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kimrisa's picture

Thanks for the compliments and the advice!

It's much appreciated~

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