Piebob Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Before I have to spend a fortune at the vets, I'm after a bit of advice. Occasionally, my cocker spaniel has developed small, puss-filled blisters in the area around his belly/groin/penis where the hair is thin or non existent. They are gone within a few days, don't appear to be red or otherwise inflamed, and don't seem to cause him any bother. I've noticed that they have developed when I've missed hosing off sand particles after being on the beach. More recently, the whole area had loads of these blisters and I put it down to him either being pricked by barley stubble, or having barley dust or similar small particles on him that I didn't notice. All the fields around the house are cut now. Since I noticed this, I've been extra scrupulous in getting him under the shower if we've been over the fields. I haven't given him any other treatment other than a wash with clean water, then as I say they disappear within couple of days. and the area is totally clear just now apart from a couple of red blotches where healing isn't yet fully complete. No diet changes, bedding changes or any other changes like that. He's 19 months. Does he just have sensitive skin? Should I be getting vetinary treatment or just continue taking care to wash him down scrupulously? Any advice on treating the blisters if they appear? What do you guys think? Piebob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v-max Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Hello piebob it's a strange 1 but could just be sensitive skin as saltwater is 1 of the best natural cleaning of cut's etc on dog's you can get.Im down at the beach regular & my cocker never has this prob's.Personaly i think you would be best get the vet to look for peace of mind & find out what exactly what could be as i couldent see it costing to much as he clear's up ok after couple day's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancs Lad Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 They look like little zits. Jaz had em, wasnt too sure what they were. Mainly around his belly like you said and his nuts.... These were not big spots, about the size of a pin head. Never did anything about them though as like you said, he wasnt bothered by them. No biting, excessive licking (if I could lick my own nuts I would be red raw by now...... :-) ) Same as you, they dissapear after a couple of days, cant really pin point out what we have done before that has brought them out. He is 7 months now and Ill have a nut rummage tonight to see if he has got any more.... Dont think I would visit the vet mate as they dont seem to be causing any harm... But if you do, then let me know what they say. Coz it will save me the money taking him..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popgun Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 I've got 2 cockers a 4year old and a 7 month old pup, the pup gets them when he been on the beach it's the sand not the salt water cos he never gets them when he's been on the salt marsh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plinker Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 hi ,could be a flea allergey my cocker pup has had the same sort of thing before (little pussy spots around his bitsand bobs)we took him to the vets and he explained what it was, they cleared up with a course of anti biotics but he does still get the occasinal one when he picks up a flea or two out in the fields.niether of my bitches ever had it btw plinker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piebob Posted September 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Thanks for the replies, lads. :unsure: I've now been over the stubble a few more times without any of the spots appearing so, as a few have said, I can confirm it must have been the sand from the beach and I didn't wash him down properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancs Lad Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 Jazzy came back after some doggin in on the weekend. Wife noticed spots on him last night. Had him down the vets...................got the usual helpfull advice............well it could be an allergy, or a reaction to something - Here, we will give him a jab and some anti biotics..... £45.00 later............... No firm diagnosis........unfortunately, I wasnt there to question Mr Vet..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polski Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 Used to get this with the younger dogs after they had been in cover or on stubble, but as they got older it happened less and less until it stopped altogether. I think the skin is more sensitive on the belly and with there being less hair, there is little protection. Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead-Eyed Duck Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 My cocker used to be allergic to nettles when she was young - grew out of it eventually, but she used to get puss filled blisters on her chest and underneath. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancs Lad Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 MMMM.... Might be the answer.................... He has had a saving private ryan cut this last week so he is super trimmed on his chest area ready for him working. Has anyone had their dog to the vet when faced with this condition, could it be a remedy of a quick shot of anti histamine before he goes out to work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fallarben Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 could be sand burns greyhound boys say when a dog has run on sand it needs washing thoroughly or there get burned coursing blisters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff B Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 This is a form of puppy acne. Antibiotics is the solution. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancs Lad Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 he is 2 years old................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v-max Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Last year was my first year working my cocker & i found loads of pusie/scabs on his front/back legs. I have discoverd it was his hair in the scabs as they were healing so i had to clip his hair round the cuts etc from working & i work ultra violet spray in the cuts to help clean & heal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasons gold Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 he is 2 years old................... Did you say you shaved him? Because if you shaved him it's definately a shaving rash as my bitch cocker had these after they shaved her for a prenancy scan. I really would'nt worry about it it wont harm him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjwindsor Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 little spots on cockers tum tum!!!! my working cocker gets some fairly reg , mostly after a hard working session when the tum tum gets scratched on thistles etc they do clear by themselves but don't look nice. we treat with tea tree cream from the local pet shop a sort of antibacterial dog cream much cheaper than vet who was not too bothered by them when we showed him he mentions 'grass mites' and the fact that that area of the body has less hair for protection the old dog even goes belly up for the cream now as its folled by a choco drop!!! best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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