Another dog?

[Goldenstar]

It good that you can try him at home before committing .
Have I got it right that the website said it was mange that’s something I know much about managing .

 

[meleeka]

I’ve had two dogs that weren’t meant to be house trained. I didn’t have any trouble with them. Current dog doesn’t pee in my house, but she’s out a lot. She has, however been known to pee in other peoples though and peed on the bed when we took her on holiday and she was desperate

The skin could he diet or allergy related. Hopefully steroids do their job and the itch calms down. He sounds delightful.

 

[gallopingby]

Its surprising how many dogs become house trained once they're in a new loving home. Its fairly usual for rescues to offer to meet excessive vet costs of dogs in their care and also to let them go as fosters in some circumstances. The people there will have a dog idea of how things are / might be and are usually good at sussing out prospective adopters. He may have been fed on anything he could find and a decent diet may help although could be more expensive. Pleased you met him and have time to think about things.

 

[StableMum]

If Cookie doesn't work out, have you thought of maybe fostering for a local dog charity.

 

[jumbyjack]

It good that you can try him at home before committing .
Have I got it right that the website said it was mange that’s something I know much about managing .

Yes it did say he has mange, he's just so mad itchy and literally chewing holes in himself. He has a bath every two days but it doesn't seem to be helping much. Any advice would be most welcome.

 

[misst]

If the mange was bad I think it can leave inflamation behind which the steroids would likely settle. It is a very horrible itchy condition. One of mine had skin allergies and steroids worked well but aproquel worked even better - expensive but if they will pay for it then it would be worth looking at. Steroids made mine cruise for food constantly and drink gallons. She was never incontinent but it can make them wee too much to hold in. I bet with love and care he will be fine .

 

[SilverLinings]

I haven't had experience of mange, but steroids commonly cause increased appetite so you have to watch weight gain; I had one dog on them for two years and her weight was fine as I weighed out all her meals, but I did make sure she was getting other stimulation so that she wasn't looking for food all the time. On the plus side, steroids make you feel great, but when I took them myself I could have eaten a horse and I normally have very little appetite, so things to chew (like antlers, not high calorie treat chews) may help the dog feel less food obsessed between meals.

Steroids can also cause other damage if taken long term, so it is worth chatting with the vet about what to monitor for if the dog is to stay on them (if you choose to adopt the dog obviously). With other conditions that I am familiar with steroids as a treatment once the condition has been brought under control the dose can often be significantly decreased, which then results in fewer long term risks of side affects.

Apologies if you already know all this

 

[meleeka]

Mange is perfectly curable, so it wouldn’t worry me. My JRT got in from a run in from a fox and it cleared quickly once I’d taken her to the vet.

 

[jumbyjack]

How long do the steroids take to have some effect? If it even just reduced the itch I'd try a home visit for sure!

 

[Goldenstar]

JJ do you know what type of mange cookie has ?

 

[jumbyjack]

It has to be sarcoptic with his symptoms, he can't start steroids until Monday because he's just had his vaccination, I would have sorted the mange first!

 

[Goldenstar]

If he’s in an environment where there’s lots of other dogs and the lady he’s living with is working with them I can understand why they have gone with vaccination but I do think you have a point .
The itching should end if the mange is sorted .That might take a bit of effort but it’s doable .

 

[Christmascinnamoncookie]

I wouldn’t take him til the mange is resolved, if that’s what it is, that’s just a lack of time thing for me.

 

[jumbyjack]

Oh dear, I went to take Cookie for a walk today, he would not leave the premises and at one point I thought he was having a seizure but was actually contorting himself to scratch madly. In daylight I could see lots of skin tags, lots of bare and crusty skin and his ear flaps and throat skin folds looked leathery plus he has an eye infection . There was no improvement in his condition at all and having lost my little dog to multiple heath issues I can't go down this route again so sadly, as cute as his little face is I have had to say no.

 

[BallyRoanBaubles]

Oh dear, I went to take Cookie for a walk today, he would not leave the premises and at one point I thought he was having a seizure but was actually contorting himself to scratch madly. In daylight I could see lots of skin tags, lots of bare and crusty skin and his ear flaps and throat skin folds looked leathery plus he has an eye infection . There was no improvement in his condition at all and having lost my little dog to multiple heath issues I can't go down this route again so sadly, as cute as his little face is I have had to say no.

aww that is a shame but totally understandable.
Have you looked at animal rescue cumbria?

 

[AmyMay]

Oh dear, I went to take Cookie for a walk today, he would not leave the premises and at one point I thought he was having a seizure but was actually contorting himself to scratch madly. In daylight I could see lots of skin tags, lots of bare and crusty skin and his ear flaps and throat skin folds looked leathery plus he has an eye infection . There was no improvement in his condition at all and having lost my little dog to multiple heath issues I can't go down this route again so sadly, as cute as his little face is I have had to say no.

I can totally understand that. Good luck with the search.

 

[misst]

I hope cookie improves and gets a home but sadly if he is not for you it is good you have made an early decision. I hope you find your soulmate soon x

 

[Christmascinnamoncookie]

Oh dear, I went to take Cookie for a walk today, he would not leave the premises and at one point I thought he was having a seizure but was actually contorting himself to scratch madly. In daylight I could see lots of skin tags, lots of bare and crusty skin and his ear flaps and throat skin folds looked leathery plus he has an eye infection . There was no improvement in his condition at all and having lost my little dog to multiple heath issues I can't go down this route again so sadly, as cute as his little face is I have had to say no.

I think that's really sensible.

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

I think that's really sensible.

So do I ! I'm surprised that they are looking to rehome him before they have got his skin problems inhand.

 

[Christmascinnamoncookie]

So do I ! I'm surprised that they are looking to rehome him before they have got his skin problems inhand.

I think that's pretty poor of them, tbh.