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Skin ParasitesThis forum post has messages dated from 07/25/06 through 02/16/10, please be sure to read all the messages. If you feel it is old or outdated, please follow up with a question or comment and someone may be able to update it, or reply with newer information if you have it. - Dogs
| Skin ParasitesI have a black German Shepard and she seems to be scratching a lot. She has a rash on her hind legs and ears. She is six months old. Do German Shepards have a lot of skin ailments that are normal to them or is there a skin parasite that may be responsible? |
| The shepherd is a "double-coated" breed. It has a "down" type undercoat next to the skin, with longer, coarse hair as an outer shell. Under normal conditions, the shepherd will only require regular brushing, and an occasional bath. Diet plays a significant part in coat condition, so feeding quality foods will help prevent any skin problems. Brushing The shepherd can easily be brushed from start to finish in 10 minutes or less, provided it is brushed 3-4 times per week. Time and frequency will vary according to coat length and condition. Although long coats are considered a fault, some shepherds do sport long hair and will require more extensive brushing, more often. Use a wire "slicker" brush available at most pet stores, or coat grooming rake, and brush with the grain of the coat. Regular brushing and handling will teach your shepherd to stand quietly and enjoy these sessions. Bathing Shepherds will need baths rather infrequently, provided they are fed quality food and brushed regularly. One bath per month should suffice. During flea season it is sometimes necessary to bathe more often as part of a complete program to control pests. Please do not bathe more frequently than every 10 days or so as over-bathing will strip the coat of it's natural oils. It is also important to use a shampoo made for dogs, as their "pH" is different from shampoo meant for people. Bathing Toenails Your shepherd will also need to have his toenails, ears, and teeth attended to. If your dog runs on pavement daily, you probably won't have a problem with nails. However you should check the nails on a weekly basis (while you are brushing) to avoid future headaches caused by split or broken nails left growing too long. Commercial nail trimmers for dogs are available at any pet supply store. Most black and tan shepherds will have black toenails. These are usually hard in density, and will hide the "quick" (small vein that feeds the nail). It is better to trim off small amounts of nail a little at a time. If you cut the nail too short it is painful for your dog and he will bleed. If you do cut the quick of your dog, use styptic powder, scrape the nail against a bar of soap, or press cornstarch firmly into the quick to stop the bleeding. Have one of these items on hand, and within easy reach when trimming. Ears Ears should be checked and cleaned at least weekly. Your vet has products that will dissolve excess wax when used regularly. To clean excess wax and dirt simply deposit a few drops of the ear solution into each ear, massage the base of the ear for a few seconds, and then wipe out any debris with soft tissues or a cotton pad. The remaining solution will be shaken out by the dog or will evaporate quickly. The ear solution is inexpensive and should be purchased from your vet. Try to avoid getting water in your shepherd's ears as it will sit at the bottom of the ear cand can create infection. The ear solution helps keep ears dry. Prevention is the key to maintaining healthy ears. Ear Cleaning Teeth Check your shepherd's teeth once a month or more, and during your yearly vet check-up. Teeth will accumulate tartar over the years, and will need to be cleaned occasionally. Feeding hard "cookies" will help keep teeth and gums healthy. Try to brush your shepherd's teeth at least three times a week and every day if possible. Follow these steps to get your dog used to a brushing routine. Step 1: Acquaint your dog with the process. Begin slowly, merely touching the muzzle and lifting the lips to expose the teeth and gums. Over a few days, begin handling the mouth gently, and eventually stroke the dog's teeth and gums with a finger. Step 2: Introduce the toothbrush and toothpaste. Always use an edible toothpaste specifically formulated for dogs; do not share your own toothpaste (which is not meant to be swallowed) with your dog. Place a small amount of toothpaste on your finger and allow the dog to sample the taste. Then, apply a small amount to the teeth and gums. When you can touch all of the teeth, place a small amount of toothpaste on the brush and gently brush one tooth and adjoining gumline. Step 3: Begin brushing. Gradually increase the number of teeth brushed, working your way to the back molars. The dog's mouth may remain closed - the accumulation of plaque occurs mainly on the outside of the teeth. Angle the brush at a 45° angle toward the gumline and use small back-and-forth or circular strokes, gently brushing all of the teeth. Once the habit of toothbrushing has been established, brush the teeth every day if possible. |
|  yes!!the parasites are the problem as i also have a german sheperd...... you would have to find them in his skin or treatment for those till a year.... then we have vaccinations to prevent exeternal parasites :) |
| Well eww! Do they have to worry about the parasites jumping to a human or around the house? Can they do anything at home without involving a vet to remove them? What about prevention of them in the future? What caused it? |
| my german shepard has blue skin, some darker than in other parts of his body, why is that and is her ok? And also do I have to worry about him spreading some kind of disease to my baby? |
| I have a 9 month old GS, for the last 3 months he has broke out in severe rashes (leading to scabs) on his legs and on his testicles. He is on IAMS dog food. The vet just keeps giving him antibiotics, but it continuously comes back. His rash is only on the back part of his body only, and he bites his rear legs a lot. I need help. Any suggestions. |
| my german shepherd has had a severe rash on her belly and lower chest area, it is also on her back where she scabs in the last little while she has been getting worse she now bites her hind legs until she is bleeding ...her brother had to be put to sleep a month ago with the same problem antibiotics and allergens were tried several times but it just kept getting worse........georgia in the last day or two has slowed down on her eating today she ate nothing at all??she sticks to me like crazy but now she has also not even bothered getting up with ne in the morning.PLEASE ANY COMMENTS THAT WILL HELP ARE GRATEFUL |
| I spray my dog with vinegar water when I groom her. It really repells fleas and biting flies...also works on humans. Keeps skin clear. 1 part vinegar to 10 water. Ask Vet about yogurt treatment for possible yeast infection on skin |
| Hmm.. for parasite problems why not consult or bring your pets to a veterinary for check ups? I think it is much better to have a professional point of view rather thatn just listening to speculations and hearsay, we do not want our dogs or any other pets got harmed by our impulsive acts right? Proper caring, grooming and good place to sleep for our pets that is fee from dirt may help. |
| Kira, what you say about finding a vet is welcome but I disagree with you over relying on what you call 'heresay'. There is a post that has been really helpful about the whole grooming of the GS. I hardly knew you could even take care of a dog's teeth. I am curious to know if these ailments are peculiar to this breed alone. What are the other negative factors that dogs face? |
#10stephanie s.harvey11@yahoo.com | I just go a r0ttwieler 2 months ago hes about 1yr he cam from main he started chewing the out of him self he wont let me put any thing any were HELP ASAP |
| My GSD has skin rashes and tends to bite and scratch often all over the body. any remedies ? |
| "about skin problem with my gsd"
My gsd is 4yrs old, he is a active dog .the problem is just under his skin he develop a tiny hard boil which is hard intially, then it grows big to a size of a marble or a pea, when sqeezed gives out a puss kind of secretion.it is been erupting one after another so pls help if u know something about this |
| "Possible Diagnosis??"
Hi guys, I have a two year old Australian Shepherd, named Leo, he is a blue merel. Ever since he came home, I have been feeling crawling all over my body, including my hair, and have been getting bites that feel like someone is holding a hot match against my skin! Then I noticed that my hair was thinning and had become quite greasy, which is not normal at all for me. The same happened to my mother, as well as my eleven year old daughter! Leo started itching like crazy, so I took a closer look and saw that he had scales of dry skin, concentrating on his lower trunk. This could be something called Cheyletiellosis, or more commonly known as "walking dandruff". Cheyletiellosis is an itchy, scaling skin disease of dogs caused by infestation with Cheyletiella mites. It is often called "walking dandruff" because when you examine an infested dog, you may see that the "dandruff" is moving. The movement is actually caused by the mites moving around under the scales. Although the mites inhabit the entire body, the scaling and itching often seem worse over the back. Cheyletiellosis is a contagious and a zoonotic disease, which means that it can be spread to and from other dogs, cats or humans. Dogs can acquire the infection from other pets or humans. The mite is transmitted by close contact with infested animals. Since the mite can live for a few days off the host, it is also possible to become infected through environmental contamination. Eggs are also shed into the environment, which is believed to also be an important cause of re-infestation (www.petplace.com, Dr. M Thompson). I do know that flea shampoo kills them, however it is a royal pain in the butt, especially if you have more than one animal, or small children. I wish you all the best of luck, I have been living in a nightmare now for uire some time. |
| "Niko and "wheels""
My white german shepherd has bumps on his skin that the vet called "wheels - but not really because they are purple". I think he has an allergy and they ruled out an ear infection but he is also suffering from facial paralysis - could be from a trauma - he hit his face on a sharp corner the other day. We are very frustrated and concerned. Any comments, thoughts would be appreciated.... |
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