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Pet Skin Problems (Expert Forum)
Skunk spray allergy?
Answered by
Kimberly Coyner, D.V.M., DACVD - Veterinary Dermatology
Dermatology Clinic for Animals
This forum is for pet health questions regarding Skin Problems. Questions will be answers by a veterinarian from PetDocsOnCall
Skunk spray allergy?
by Sebastiane, Oct 16, 2009 11:10AM
My dog was spray by a skunk two weeks ago and a couple of days after that his skin in the areas (face, fron legs and neck) that the skunk spary him start to turn red, losing hear and have crusts, but is not itchi. DO you think this could be cause by the skunk spray or it could be something more seriuos? He is a 6 years old Great Dane, what type of medicine or treatment I can give him in order to make his skin look better?
Type of Animal
:
Dog
Age of Animal
:
6 years
Sex of Animal
:
Male
Breed of Animal
:
Great Dane
Last date your pet was examined by a vet?
:
June 09, 2009
City
:
Naperville
State/Province
:
IL
Doctor's Answer
by Kimberly Coyner, D.V.M., DACVD, Oct 17, 2009 12:53PM
, Oct 17, 2009 12:53PMTo: Sebastiane
The redness and hairloss may have initially been due to skin irritation caused by the skunk spray, but I am also concerned about a secondary bacterial skin infection which may be causing continued symptoms 2 weeks later. I would recommend having him examined by your veterinarian to determine if antibiotics are needed.
Good luck,
Kimberly Coyner, DVM DACVD
www.dermvetvegas.com
Good luck,
Kimberly Coyner, DVM DACVD
www.dermvetvegas.com
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