Wire-Haired Fox Terrier biting?

FoxyDoggie · 07-24-2005, 06:37 PM

My dog is 11 years old this sept. She has ear problems and by that i mean infections. I've treated it and it went away, a week later it is back. Is there any treatment that actually works?
My next question is why is she biting her paw untill it bleeds? She bites inbetween her paw toes. There is no tick though. I havent even found a flea! She does have allergy problems but i didnt think it was that bad. Could it be becuase of allergies or what? Help!!!! Oh yeah and also she has a bump below her neck, like in the mid secton between her neck and begining of her legs. It hasnt gotten bigger and no other bumps are formulation around that area. Also she has a bump on her head. I think it might be an ingrown hair though. HHHHEEELLLPPP!

***Cassiepeia*** · 07-24-2005, 06:46 PM

I'd take her to the vet and ask about the ear infections, the allergy and her biting her foot until she bleeds. While your at the vets, ask them about the lumps. I think that's the only thing you can do.

Cass.

FoxyDoggie · 07-24-2005, 06:47 PM

thanks! But i cant really afford the bills

***Cassiepeia*** · 07-24-2005, 06:54 PM

Then ring them for advice, that's free.

Honestly though, I really think this is something that I would go to the vet over. I doubt you'll be able to fix things on your own. Especially since we're talking infections here. You could try talking to a shelter or human society, they sometimes help people out with vet bills. Also, speak to the vet and see if you can arrange a payment plan. A lot of vets do that.

Cass.

FoxyDoggie · 07-24-2005, 06:55 PM

thanks Cass i'll do that!!

flyndog · 07-24-2005, 08:39 PM

Curious. How have you been treating her ear infections?

richnrissa · 07-24-2005, 09:02 PM

Dont forget to always ask about the options of payment plans, or local petstores/shelter/rescues that may run lower cost vet clinics that can get you started when cost is a concern..
Ignoring it can make it much worse and therefore much more expensive

FoxyDoggie · 07-24-2005, 11:25 PM

ive been treating her ear on and off, heals then come back for about a yr or two.

flyndog · 07-25-2005, 11:46 AM

Yes, but how?

FoxyDoggie · 07-26-2005, 12:07 AM

by putting ear drops in, medicine by needles and some pills.

richnrissa · 07-26-2005, 12:18 AM

Are these medications? antibiotics? are you getting them from a vet?
Sorry to be so inquisitive, but its hard to ascertain anything about your situation w/o kowing what it is your doing..
If you are getting medical treatment for the ear infections, what does the vet say about them coming back...?
and i dont know about dogs, but people are on antibiotics for more than a week w/ an infection......is this same for dogs? I dont see how an infection can be "cured" and come back in a weeks time.....if its coming back then its not being 'cured' or its become resisitent to the meds.....

elegy · 07-26-2005, 05:22 AM

she sounds like the picture of an allergy dog. she really needs to see a vet. check out carecredit and try to find a vet who takes it.

FoxyDoggie · 07-26-2005, 11:38 PM

thanks ya'll. The meds im giving her is natrual at my mom's work. It organic eardrops, not from a vet.

07-24-2005, 06:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
FoxyDoggie I love my doggie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	Wire-Haired Fox Terrier biting? My dog is 11 years old this sept. She has ear problems and by that i mean infections. I've treated it and it went away, a week later it is back. Is there any treatment that actually works? My next question is why is she biting her paw untill it bleeds? She bites inbetween her paw toes. There is no tick though. I havent even found a flea! She does have allergy problems but i didnt think it was that bad. Could it be becuase of allergies or what? Help!!!! Oh yeah and also she has a bump below her neck, like in the mid secton between her neck and begining of her legs. It hasnt gotten bigger and no other bumps are formulation around that area. Also she has a bump on her head. I think it might be an ingrown hair though. HHHHEEELLLPPP!

07-24-2005, 06:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
*Cassiepeia* Chihuahua Mum Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 8,281 Blog Entries: 9 Rep Power: 284	I'd take her to the vet and ask about the ear infections, the allergy and her biting her foot until she bleeds. While your at the vets, ask them about the lumps. I think that's the only thing you can do. Cass.
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07-24-2005, 06:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
*Cassiepeia* Chihuahua Mum Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 8,281 Blog Entries: 9 Rep Power: 284	Then ring them for advice, that's free. Honestly though, I really think this is something that I would go to the vet over. I doubt you'll be able to fix things on your own. Especially since we're talking infections here. You could try talking to a shelter or human society, they sometimes help people out with vet bills. Also, speak to the vet and see if you can arrange a payment plan. A lot of vets do that. Cass.
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07-24-2005, 08:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
flyndog Unleash The Possibilities Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Marfa, TX Posts: 3,969 Rep Power: 183	Curious. How have you been treating her ear infections?
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07-24-2005, 09:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
richnrissa Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: WA Posts: 862 Rep Power: 84	Dont forget to always ask about the options of payment plans, or local petstores/shelter/rescues that may run lower cost vet clinics that can get you started when cost is a concern.. Ignoring it can make it much worse and therefore much more expensive
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07-24-2005, 06:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
FoxyDoggie I love my doggie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	thanks! But i cant really afford the bills

07-24-2005, 06:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
FoxyDoggie I love my doggie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	thanks Cass i'll do that!!

07-24-2005, 11:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
FoxyDoggie I love my doggie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	ive been treating her ear on and off, heals then come back for about a yr or two.

07-25-2005, 11:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
flyndog Unleash The Possibilities Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Marfa, TX Posts: 3,969 Rep Power: 183	Yes, but how?
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07-26-2005, 12:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
FoxyDoggie I love my doggie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	by putting ear drops in, medicine by needles and some pills.

07-26-2005, 12:18 AM	#11 (permalink)
richnrissa Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: WA Posts: 862 Rep Power: 84	Are these medications? antibiotics? are you getting them from a vet? Sorry to be so inquisitive, but its hard to ascertain anything about your situation w/o kowing what it is your doing.. If you are getting medical treatment for the ear infections, what does the vet say about them coming back...? and i dont know about dogs, but people are on antibiotics for more than a week w/ an infection......is this same for dogs? I dont see how an infection can be "cured" and come back in a weeks time.....if its coming back then its not being 'cured' or its become resisitent to the meds.....
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07-26-2005, 05:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
elegy Pit Bull Junky Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,073 Rep Power: 110	she sounds like the picture of an allergy dog. she really needs to see a vet. check out carecredit and try to find a vet who takes it.
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07-26-2005, 11:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
FoxyDoggie I love my doggie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	thanks ya'll. The meds im giving her is natrual at my mom's work. It organic eardrops, not from a vet.

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