Kaz Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Chay, a four year old great dane was surrendered to Hawkesbury pound and he is now in foster care with me. You can see on the photos the enlarged and inflamed calloused on his elbows. These are the worst but there are several smaller enlarged callouses on his feet and legs. I was wondering if anyone had experience with this and what treatment they used. These callouses aften ooze a small amount of blood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 OMG poor baby. Has he seen a vet? They could very well be infected and need something more then just bathing in salty water and applying something like Paw Paw Ointment. If thye are infected I would be worried about the infection travelling into the joint. I know in rescue there is not much money to go rushing off to the vets for every little thing but for this I most likely would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaz Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 I have seen a vet and she recommended some sort of ointment/cream to be used. Just wondering if anyone has had success with this for of treatment in a severe case like this and what type of cream they used. Also wondering if anyone has tried surgical options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniek Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Hi Kaz, Slight pressure sores / callouses are quite common in greyhounds. I have had one or two greys come through with horrific sores - weepy and swollen and partially calloused. A double course of antibiotics will usually fix them and stop any infection that may be present, also to find out if it is more likely to be an immune issue (if the sores come back after the meds stop it may be an immune issue) and rubbing in vitamin E cream several times a day has worked on the really bad ones. annieK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaKoda Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Arent these generally caused by the dogs laying on hard surfaces?? IME with Danes they should be elevated or at least lay on carpet/bedding surfaces. Mine dont like the raised dog beds so I have some canvas & futton mattresses for them to lay on. Although my boy likes the concrete at times coz its cool Sorry I have never seen them that bad.. esp weeping or bleeding. Poor boy, I hope what the vet suggested helps it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I have seen a vet and she recommended some sort of ointment/cream to be used.Just wondering if anyone has had success with this for of treatment in a severe case like this and what type of cream they used. Also wondering if anyone has tried surgical options. So they didn't prescribe any antibiotics? They seriously look infected. Do you have any soft padding/dressing that you could apply over the ointment and then bandage with something like vetwrap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikespooches Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 What about Ungvita? Viatmin E and smells very fishy but works well on lots of things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaz Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 The vet has prescribed antibiotics to clear any remaining skin infection. This was mainly for his stomach - check this out for just plain nasty! I have vitamin E cream so will start using that but I have been thinking long and hard about this and have decided to take Chay to see a vet I know of who is a bit of a dane specialist. I know I will totally trust her diagnosis and recommended treatment. Thanks for the help guys Chiccy - I had to do a double take when I saw a ccouple of danes I didn't recognize. Please pop into the dane thread in Breed Subforums and tell us more about yourself and your danes Welcome to DOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Glad you got some antibiotics. The stomach looks like warts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaz Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Yeah, I thought they were warts too but the vet says it is due to chronic scratching of the irritated area. He doesn't scratch there now but the damage is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexiam Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Kaz I think SHYZE had that with Zoe. I will have to get her online to tell you what she used. As far as I know she had good results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noisymina Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 My Dobe had a minor case of that - DEFINITELY anti-biotics PLUS cream to clear - I forget whether it was anti-biotic cream or cortisone, but it was a prescription cream. Agree with soft bedding etc. Then keep the area gently massaged regularly (weekly to start) with a roughish brush or cloth with antibacterial shampoo to keep the pores of the skin clear so they don't keep blocking up and getting re-infected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaz Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Noisymina and Chiccy, don't worry about soft raised surfaces. During the day they have a choice of sofas and I can hardly find a spot on the bed myself, it is so packed with dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noisymina Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Yeh - I'm sure she's got it good now! She's obviously had a rough trot but you are making up for that big time now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bekkoo Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 HI, I have also resuced a male great dane with the same condition as the great dane u have in foster care Please feel free to e-mail me at [email protected] I have been putting savlon cream on them and also Pyohex medicated conditioner which i got from my vet his elbows have no heat in them anymore and are slowly going down although they will never heal fully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Any updates and photos Kaz? I am hoping his elbows are looking much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bekkoo Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 sorry he was also put on antibotics for his skin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neatz Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I have forgotten what it's called but a customer came to the vet clinic looking for a cream they use on cows udders when they get all dry and yucky which helps keep them soft. Someone on here may know what this stuff is called but I have forgotten. Apparently she (the customer) was recommended it for her Dobermanns elbows by a breeder and it's supposed to be really good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 (edited) I have forgotten what it's called but a customer came to the vet clinic looking for a cream they use on cows udders when they get all dry and yucky which helps keep them soft. Someone on here may know what this stuff is called but I have forgotten. Apparently she (the customer) was recommended it for her Dobermanns elbows by a breeder and it's supposed to be really good stuff. Quite right, human dermatologists are known to prescribe it as well. I can't remember the name either but my boss does know of it if the OP wants they can PM me. Edited June 11, 2009 by Staff'n'Toller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altheau Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 The only ointment I know of for cows teats is potties white ointment maybe? http://www.sykes.net.au/potties/whiteointment.htm They have a green ointment as well which is great for scratches and cuts. http://www.sykes.net.au/potties/greenointment.htm We used to use white ointment all the time with the horses, was good as it kept wounds soft and pliable as well as flies out. Not sure how good it would be or if you can use it for dogs, but it lists the ingredients on the sites listed. You can get both at most saddlerys or stock feed places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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