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10 month old boxer puppy has a pusydiswchaege from his eyes

 

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10 month old boxer puppy has a pusydiswchaege from his eyes , rash type pumps inside his ears and is very lethargic. any ideas.

 

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Pet's Gender: Male
Type of Animal: boxer
Name of Animal: Rex

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Submitted: 323 days and 22 hours ago.
Category: Pet
Value: $38
Status: CLOSED

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Expert:  Dr. Andy replied323 days and 22 hours ago.

Welcome! I would be happy to assist you. I am a 2003 graduate from UC Davis and a Medical Director of a veterinarian practice.

Hello,
Well, part of this sounds like some type of hypersensitivity reaction (like an insect bite or sting). The pumps could represent a pyoderma (skin infection) or allergic reaction.
The eye discharge is definitely concerning.
I am worried about a conjunctivitis, and for a playful boxer puppy, a accidental corneal injury (corneal ulcer).

This is well worth a veterinary examination, and sooner than later.
A vet will also likely need to do a eye stain test.


Eye Stain Test for Ulcers

I would also suspect some type of anti-inflammatory injection if an allergic reaction is suspected, and maybe even some antibiotics depending on the feeling about the ear bumps.

You could try giving an antihistamine, which may help a bit, but can also cause some sedation.

Benadryl can be given at a dose of 1mg per pound of body weight. Keep in mind, Benadryl tablets and liquids come in different sizes. So, an approximately 25 pound dog can get a full 25mg tablet or a half of a 50mg tablet. I usually avoid the liquid Benadryl in larger dogs (you would have to give too much of it). You can give Benadryl every 8-12 hours.

Hope that info helps
Dr. Andy


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Category: Pet
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Answered: 6/30/2012

Experience: 2003 UC Davis Veterinary Grad

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Expert:  Dr. Andy replied321 days and 2 hours ago.

Hi Bob,

I'm just following up on our conversation about Rex. How is everything going?

Dr. Andy

Customer replied317 days and 21 hours ago.

the problem with Rex was a condition known as "puppy strangle" . our vet prescribed steroids and penicilin for the rash that llooked infected. Rex also has a swelling of the lympth glands. it is a condition that is rare and our vet says she has not seen a casen several years. thank you for your help. Bob and Rex

 
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