Have you ever heard of this disease where a dog's nails all fall out?
09-17-2011, 02:03 PM
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Actually, one of my Boxer pups was diagnosed with it. She had/has really bad Demodex, so we thought that was the cause, but it's not. She has now been the vet school at Ohio State and they have given us a true diagnosis. BTW she does have demodex along with this. I feel so sorry for that baby girl.
And there is NOTHING disgusting looking that a dog's nail quick totally exposed. It is a tiny, wrinkly, bleeding little stub and until some bit of nail grows over it, it bleeds with ANY touch and she cries at every touch.
The one thing that we did learn - and the new owners do keep up with her - is wearing booties. We found her some soft booties - the outside are weatherproof and have traction - with a nice, soft protective lining inside. I would put treat her feet - wash, rinse, clean and wrap - but on her booties, and she was set for the day. It took her a couple of weeks to figure out that the booties were helping and then she no longer protested or tried to take them off.
BTW - Ohio State said that it can be triggered by something as simple as a bug - or flea - bite or vaccinations. I have Lupus and FM so I guess she inherited it from me.
And there is NOTHING disgusting looking that a dog's nail quick totally exposed. It is a tiny, wrinkly, bleeding little stub and until some bit of nail grows over it, it bleeds with ANY touch and she cries at every touch.
The one thing that we did learn - and the new owners do keep up with her - is wearing booties. We found her some soft booties - the outside are weatherproof and have traction - with a nice, soft protective lining inside. I would put treat her feet - wash, rinse, clean and wrap - but on her booties, and she was set for the day. It took her a couple of weeks to figure out that the booties were helping and then she no longer protested or tried to take them off.
BTW - Ohio State said that it can be triggered by something as simple as a bug - or flea - bite or vaccinations. I have Lupus and FM so I guess she inherited it from me.
09-17-2011, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Painiacs
I just read an article on it in the whole dog journal !! I just gave it to my son to read!! I got free In mail. Maybe u can get copy? If not pm me when he returns I'll find it
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