Little Gifts Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 (edited) My sbt girl Stussy has been rubbing her bits on the carpet so I just had a look and she has what looks like a pimple on her girly bits. There is no head on it and it has not burst and it is not super swollen or hard to touch between my fingers. It is on the outer edge of her vulva (is that what it is called on dogs too?), nearer the hair line. I was out with her before and she peed and pooed easily, but she never shows when she is in pain so there could be discomfort, but hopefully no pain. Do they even get pimples? Could it be an infected hair follicle? I've never had anything like this before on any of my dogs so don't know if this is something to simply watch, something to squeeze, something to rush to the vet about or something to not even worry about? Advice please? I'm sure my vet would laugh at me turning up on Christmas Eve as an emergency with a simple bum pimple! PS Just rang my vet to speak to one of the vet nurses and they have already closed for Christmas so if we have to go it will be to an emergency centre and I don't want to do that unless it is necessary. Edited December 24, 2013 by Little Gifts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Might be an insect bite - have you got any antihistamines? Before I tried those, I'd clean the area thoroughly and put some Pawpaw ointment on and see if that helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Might be an insect bite - have you got any antihistamines? Before I tried those, I'd clean the area thoroughly and put some Pawpaw ointment on and see if that helped. You spoke my mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 insect bite or just a pimple .. keep her busy .. I wouldn't put any cream on it , as that will encourage licking . Channels erny ...*calendula tea* a bit of betadine ..or a tiny dab of something with lignocaine in it just before a walk/feed ... maybe ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Good point Persephone - I always put cream on and give them a long lasting chew while it takes effect or cream can induce licking ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maeby Fünke Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 It could be itchy... I'd clean it with some salt water (dab, not wipe) then put some diluted tea tree oil on it. I put tea tree oil on my mozzie bites and it stops them itching. It's also an antiseptic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 It could be perivulval dermatitis, which may require ABs to resolve but isn't an emergency. I would keep the area dry and clean and see if it resolves, if not then vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest donatella Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 I'm going through similar with Bon if you want to look at the thread in the health section. Hers is from the heat and being overweight. She's on ab's but I've been using sudocrem on it to resolve the itch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertrude139 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Please do not put tea tree oil on it, it's toxic to dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Ouch!! I would not put tea tree oil on .. esp there ... it can burn/sting badly (plus being toxic if ingested ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Got any neocort? pop it on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion 01 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Just watch anything that stings near the girly bits, otherwise she will be doing cartwheels. Tea Tree Oil, Eucalyptus Oil is poisonous to dogs, as has been said. I have the same thing with one of my older bitches at the moment. We put pawpaw ointment on it if it really annoys her, she is absolutely fine in every other way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 I have aloe vera but no neocort or pawpaw ointment. Should I give the aloe a shot? Salt water wash is easy peasy and I will do that regularly to at least keep it clean. There is no broken skin and she isn't worried when I touch or squeeze it at present. If it is a pimple I think it has a way to go before an explosion takes place. And if/when that does happen I'm sure it will happen on my bed. :D Thank you for confirming my fears that it is non-life threatening. When I first saw it my brain screamed TWAT TUMOUR but once I figured it looked more like a pimple I have calmed down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simply Grand Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 tell us what you really thought, why don't you LG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 ..also .. don't pay too much attention to it . once or twice give it a very quick wipe/dab ..then distract her ... Aloe is a good idea :) the more you look/ poke/pat ..the more she will be aware ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maeby Fünke Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 (edited) I have a question and I'm not being a smart arse... I put tea tree oil on my mozzie bites and it doesn't sting. It takes away the itch/sting/irritation and seems to numb them. Why would it sting that area in particular? Is it because the skin is sensitive? Also, I didn't know that tea tree oil was poisonous to dogs. Do you mean it's toxic if ingested, ie. licked? I'm asking because I have bought dog products that have tea tree oil in them (shampoos and ear cleaners). And my vet said it was okay to put tee tree oil on my Pug's acne when he had it. Edited December 24, 2013 by Maeby Fünke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimax Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 I have a question and I'm not being a smart arse... I put tea tree oil on my mozzie bites and it doesn't sting. It takes away the itch/sting/irritation and seems to numb them. Why would it sting that area in particular? Is it because the skin is sensitive? Also, I didn't know that tea tree oil was poisonous to dogs. Do you mean it's toxic if ingested, ie. licked? I'm asking because I have bought dog products that have tea tree oil in them (shampoos and ear cleaners). And my vet said it was okay to put tee tree oil on my Pug's acne when he had it. Go put it on your vag and tell us how it feels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 I suspect it will make Maeby's eyes water! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Did someone say cold green tea? That is also soothing ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ams Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 I get a chemical burn from tea tree oil so there is no way I'd be putting it 'there'. I have two tubes of Neocort and also some Paws Calming Gel if you need some. I can leave it in the letterbox if you need to just zoom past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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