Lola covered in lumps

Lola got a few lumps between her eyes last nite and she now has lumps all over her body. Any ideas what it mite be? Ive attached a not great picture but i think you will get the idea.

Its the lumps in the brown patches.

They look like possible bug bites, what do they feel like are they hard lumps?

Ya hard lumps, i tought it mite have been a wasp sting or sumting but there seems alot of them now. She hasnt eating apart from sardines that she hasnt had before. So i was thinking ants or sumting but cant find any in the garden.

You may want to try giving half an antihistamine in case it's an allergy to something. Picture is not that clear so unable to ID it, sorry.

Could be bites or allergies, piriton should do the trick

Bites or nettle stings if she has been out for a walk, i know boss gets a lot of nettle stings but doesnt seem to bother him

I'd say an allergic reaction to something. If it was bites I wouldn't have thought there'd be so many of them.

If Piriton doesn't help then give your vet a ring.

Is that the stuff for humans?

Yes. Piriton, though, not Piriteze. But don't tell the chemist it's for your dog or they won't sell it to you!

Ok thanks very much guys

Just had another look and noticed like orange specs in the hair folicles. Excuss the spelling

Hargar wrote:Just had another look and noticed like orange specs in the hair folicles. Excuss the spelling

It sounds a lot like chiggers. They live on the skin of an infected dog and use their saliva to break down the skin to feed. A telltale sign is seeing little orange/red dots.

Bathing with oatmeal shampoos are supposed to get rid of chiggers, as well as using diluted green tea to rinse the fur afterwards. It might be worth phoning your vet to ask for advice, though.

I was thinking an allergic reaction as well, but Eleanor for the benefit of us all, what are chiggers?

A chigger is a type of mite in its larval stage. They're not host specific, so they can latch onto humans as well as other animals and feed on skin - annoying little things. Because they basically inject their saliva into the skin to break it down, then chew it up, it causes discomfort and itching, as well as bumps just like the ones shown in the picture - raised and slightly pink/red.

Lynda wrote:I was thinking an allergic reaction as well, but Eleanor for the benefit of us all, what are chiggers?

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2111&aid=774

Ugh - thanks Eleanor and Caryll.

I've never heard of them - we learn something new every day.

Aren't they horrible? 

Of course, it might not be them, but it's best to get Lola looked at.

I've never heard of them either! I would have said some type of allergic reaction to something but after reading Eleanor's post it definitely sounds like chiggers. Poor Lola! I hope she has a speedy recovery!

Aww Lola .. itchy lumps are the pits! Hope they are all cleared up really soon x

Let us know how she gets on Harry and if you are able to work out what is causing it.

Poor Lola, I hope she is okay! Let us know how she is  x

On the subject of itchy lumps, whether from insects or allergies, I've always put Anthisan cream (an anti-histamine) on myself and it works wonders.

Does anyone know if Anthisan cream is OK to put on dogs?

Lynda wrote:On the subject of itchy lumps, whether from insects or allergies, I've always put Anthisan cream (an anti-histamine) on myself and it works wonders.

Does anyone know if Anthisan cream is OK to put on dogs?

A lot of vets recommend it. As per usual with things like that, it's best to try some on a small patch of skin first to make sure there are no reactions, but it should be alright.

Good news - thanks Eleanor!  

No problem!

How is Lola doing? Did you find out if she has chiggers? Hope she is doing better and you have found the cause of the lumps!

Hi guys well i think eleanor needs a virtual high 5. I researched chiggers and everything seemed to fit. Gave her a good wash and yesterday morning all the lumps were gone. Thanks for all the help guys. Id be lost without ye.

I'm glad it's been sorted! Give her a hug from me!

 

Eleanor does have her uses sometimes! 

That's great news

Brilliant  

Caryll wrote: 

Eleanor does have her uses sometimes! 

>=P  

I'm so glad the lumps are gone and Lola is okay! Hugs from me and Gwen!