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Service dog in need of your help

Published on: August 13, 2023 • By: tink4life · In Forum: Dogs
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tink4life
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August 13, 2023 at 08:52pm
IMG_3019IMG_3020So I have a service dog and she is breaking out on her inner thigh I can’t take her to the vet bc I’m disabled and have Covid right now, and if there is any over the counter treatment that may help her pls let me know    
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Liz Buchanan BVSc MRCVS
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August 14, 2023 at 12:08pm
Hello - it is easy to underestimate the severity of skin disease, to think of it as just a rash and that a cream or similar from the shop will cure it.   This is unlikely to happen so easily, especially with over the counter treatment.   Between the steps of seeing a rash and giving a treatment, is another important step; working out what has caused the rash, in order to prevent it from coming back ir forming.  For example, if fleas or mites are involved (and if there's an allergy you won't always see them), an appropriate flea or mite treatment is needed (one that works, not always available in pet shops);  if yeast infection is involved, a treatment will be needed.  If this may be cancer, a biopsy may be needed.  And so on.  Allergy and underlying hormones can complicate the picture a lot, as well.  For this reason, a vet appointment - or indeed multiple appointments - are appropriate here.  Good questions in order to maximise what you get out of your vets time, are 'what are the main things this can be?'  'How will we find which one it is?'   and even, 'that sounds expensive.  is there anything that we could give just to reduce the symptoms?'  I know that it's not the answer you were hoping for, but I hope that something here is useful.
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Liz Buchanan BVSc MRCVS
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August 14, 2023 at 12:15pm
Regarding the problem with getting to the vet, I wonder whether, since you have Covid, your vet would be prepared to consult over a video link up?  Soneone else might have to transport the patient for you.  The charity behind the service dog provision may had a service to help with this - some do.  It's difficult for me to know enough about your situation to give useful advice in this department; only that veterinary attention is highly reccommended for that leg.  Im sorry and fruatrated not to be more helpful there.
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Liz Buchanan BVSc MRCVS
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August 14, 2023 at 12:16pm
However, your vets msy have some ideas and be able to tell you what help is available in your area.   I have certainly worked with Pet Taxi services that have been good.
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