Expert: English Bulldogs ( Marie ) e-mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com - 4/27/2008

Question
QUESTION: my boxer has got red bumbs on her jaws and belly and genitals and between her toes on one foot. what could this be and what can i do?

ANSWER: Marlen-  the red bumps on the jaw can be a virus.... But, you mentioned many other areas besides the jaw area.  

I wonder if it could be an allergy to foods or environmental.  Let me know when this rash or area appeared... Also, what food is your dog on and what age is the dog...

Thanks
Marie

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QUESTION: The rash appeared about 1 month ago, she is 11 months old, she is on olroy 21% protien 8% fat.  Also I have discovered 2 lumps under her neck they are not visable but are they supposed to be there?

ANSWER: Hello Again:
Ok, Olroy is not a good food at all.  This is a very poor food for your baby..
Here are my suggestions for your baby..

Change the food to Wellness Formula, Innova , or Natural Choice... Dog foods that are holistic and natural.
The Olroy is loaded with junk fillers...

Next, get some Salmon Oil - Pure - such as Alaskan Salmon Oil - give 1 teaspoon per day... in the am, on top of the food.
http://www.yummychummies.com

Also, order some NuVET Plus Wafer treats - Not sold in stores... Excellent for pups and adults dogs with skin problems... Only about .50 cents per day:
http://www.apluspetcare.com/untitled4.html

As far as the bumps under the neck...????  Not sure on this, it could be warts/virus... You can make an appointment with a VET if it doesn't go away in a month or so.


BEST wishes


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QUESTION: Ok, I went today and got beneful, I did not know ihad recieved your email until i got back. Is Beneful ok it says for a stronger immune system, also I have fish oil tablets is that ok to give her if so how many times a day?  And could the lumps be lymphnodes from an infections perhaps the virus?

Answer
Hi again:  The Beneful is not good at all... Sorry...
It is filled with fillers ( corns and such)....

The fish oils are ok.... Salmon oil is much much better.  ( make sure you find Pure salmon oil)


Also, order the NuVET Plus from this link.
http://www.apluspetcare.com/untitled4.html


Best Wishes on all!