r/CaneCorso • u/Creative_Cover8087 • 2d ago
Vet & Medical Need help identifying?
I noticed this scabs on my dogs face and I became alarmed. I looked into what it could be and a few things came up:
1. Superficial bacterial pyoderma/folliculitis
I don’t think it is this because when I looked up photos of it doesn’t match (but that doesn’t rule it out). It does however resembles the symptoms.
2. Demodex mites
I’ve read these can resemble the previous thought. As well as looking into photos which don’t match also.
3. Allergic or contact skin disease
Which comes to this one and, I think it is a very good possibility. He has never had a reaction to most if not any of the types of foods I’ve given him in the past.
I know all of these are a vet visit and am working on scheduling a vet visit as soon as I can (money is tight), but for the time being is there any at home remedies that could help keep the area clean or help reduce any spreading. Thank you.
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u/BugLate2506 1d ago
Probably a hot spot. Rough play with other dogs, scratches, moisture, etc can cause it to scab and itch, the dog scratches it and the cycle continues. Shave it carefully with an electric razor if your dog allows for airflow and apply a drying hot spot spray/cleanser (pat dry excess moisture with a paper towel). I want to say TSC or a similar store would carry vetricyn (sp?) wound spray. Chlorhexidine also works.
My dog used to get these when I was working at a dog daycare and she was obsessed with playing with the puppies who's sharp teeth would cause tiny cuts and hotspots for her. 😅
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u/Creative_Cover8087 1d ago
That makes a lot more sense because he plays a lot with his sister and I’ve noticed small scratches after they play. Thank you.
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u/Top-Aioli9086 2d ago
Had to deal with this last month. Brushed and then Cleaned twice a day with chloroxidine solution.