Pemphigus diagnosis ...HELP

Submitted by Courtney77 on March 13, 2012 - 12:43pm

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My 7 year old English Bulldog has had allergies in the past which have affected his skin. This past December his skin broke out extremely bad with crusty, scabby scales...I know, not a pretty picture, and it is absolutely horrible. At first my vet thought it was his allergies but after no relief and three months of assorted drugs we had biopsies done and he was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease called Pemphigus. Currenly he is on Presdnisone and Azthioprine and has still had no relief.

Has anyone else had to deal with Pemphigus? IF yes, what treatments worked for you? We are at a loss. My dog is my world and I hate to see him suffer with this awful condition.

Thanks you !

Courtney

Sorry, no experienced :( but good luck !

Submitted by RARett on March 13, 2012 - 12:50pm.

I dont want you to think you have been overlooked, but unfortuantely I do not have any experience with that :(

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ay...poor thing i just read

Submitted by Pegsy on March 13, 2012 - 12:55pm.

ay...poor thing i just read up on it...

i hope he/she gets better soon,*hugs*

smoochies the scrunchy face

No knowledge

Submitted by onslowsmom on March 13, 2012 - 1:28pm.

however my bully has been battling what sounds like the same thing. I will be interested to see what the others have to say.

Please keep us posted on your sweet boy.

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Courtney, a question for you

Submitted by onslowsmom on March 13, 2012 - 1:35pm.

where is he experiencing the sores? On his face?

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Sores

Submitted by Courtney77 on March 13, 2012 - 4:24pm.

The sores are all over his whole body. His face is affected as well and his ears. His body started with a thick scaley scab underneath his hair. When you go to bath him the scab will come off along with the hair leaving an open nasty mess. The lesions weap constantly and form a new crust. Is yours having symptoms on his face?

I hope it is not ....

Submitted by Courtney77 on March 13, 2012 - 4:22pm.

I hope your little man feels better and certainly hope he does not have this disease. If you think it is a possibility have the biopsy done of his skin soon.

I'm so sorry you guys are having to deal with this...

Submitted by rottigirl on March 13, 2012 - 1:38pm.

I don't have any experience in this particular disorder, but one of my dogs does have lupus. From what I have read with autoimmune disorders, trying to strengthen the immune system is a good thing. I put my girl on fish oil caps for the natural anti-inflammatory action, started a super premium food, and have her on NuVet tabs. I've also had people suggest VitC tabs and magnesium to boost the immune system. Also, I had to try to avoid stress for my girl as much as was feasible. We stopped competing but kept up the training (she loves it!) and exercise. She has been living with lupus for 10 years.

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that's a great story-and glad

Submitted by Pegsy on March 13, 2012 - 1:44pm.

that's a great story-and glad she's well!!!

smoochies the scrunchy face

Thank you!

Submitted by rottigirl on March 13, 2012 - 3:00pm.

Actually, Kano is my rottie. Q-Ball (the little hoodlum) is my bulldog. He's my live entertainment! lol

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Olivia

Rotti, I didn't know Kano has Lupus....

Submitted by AmyandSophia on March 13, 2012 - 1:57pm.

Poor girl, but sounds like she is dealing with it really well.

Love you girl. Hope all is well:-)

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Yep

Submitted by rottigirl on March 13, 2012 - 2:58pm.

She was diagnosed just short of her second birthday. She was taking 120 mg of pred twice a day!! The vet actually wanted to put her on 240 twice a day!!! Yikes!

She's had some really bad flare ups, and it didn't help that her symptoms kept changing, but I've managed to keep it fairly in check. She has gone years between episodes, so I count myself pretty lucky. :)

I'm doing pretty good, Ames. You really need to get a Facebook account! I'll shoot ya an e-mail. :)

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Thanks

Submitted by Courtney77 on March 13, 2012 - 4:31pm.

Lupus was a possible diagnosis before we had our results from the biopsy. I am glad you were able to control the symptoms. I hope we catch a break and see some improvement soon.

As for the supplments he takes fish oil, vitamins and is on a grain free good food because of his allergies. Unfortunately these things did not control this nasty disease.

aww.....I'm so sad that your baby hasn't had any relief yet!!

Submitted by ArchimedesMommy on March 13, 2012 - 3:20pm.

and sorry, I am no help, I've never heard of this......Meaty and Sophie and I will keep your sweetie in my prayers!!

P.S.....one thing mine both had as young pupps was an outbreak like you described, but it was quickly cured

with oral antibiotics, and neither of them had it after they were young....sorry I'm no help....

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Thank you

Submitted by Courtney77 on March 13, 2012 - 4:28pm.

We have tried numerous anitbiotics. There is no infection though so they were pointless. Now we are just on high dose of pred. and the azothioprine. My fingers are crossed it eventually kicks in and helps. I just spent the past hr picking scabs off his back and coating him in a gel made in Switzerland for burn patients. My Vet gave it to me and said it would help heal the skin....

Gosh, poor guy!

Submitted by Shannon and Winston on March 13, 2012 - 5:24pm.

I don't have any experience with this, but I'm sending good thoughts and vibes out for your sweet guy! I hope you can find something to get this under control!

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