AboutKaren Brittan Expertise I have been showing miniature schnauzers in conformation, obedience, and earthdog for forty years, and am a professional dog groomer.
I am not a veterinarian and cannot answer questions of a veterinary nature. However, I can give my opinion or share some experiences on some health issues. If your dog is sick, it should be seen by a licensed professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Experience I have taught obedience classes and have taught people how to groom for many years.
Member: American Miniature Schnauzer Club; Twin Cities Miniature Schnauzer Club; Elk River Kennel Club; Minnesota Professional Pet Groomers Association. Learn more about me and my dogs: http://britmorschnauzers.com
Expert: Karen Brittan Date: 7/21/2008 Subject: blisters on dogs chin that bleed
Question Hello. My dog buster is a pitt bull and going to be two this year and for that last six months he gotten these blister like bumps on his chin and they are always bleeding getting blood everywhere. Everytime I think it heals it comes back. I've taking him to the vet 7 times and nothing. Please help. Thank you
Answer You don't mention what your vet has done for these bumps in the past, but I assume it has worked... at least temporarily. If you aren't happy with your vet's treatment, it is time to seek out a different vet... possibly even a holistic one.
I would have the bumps cultured to make sure that the dog is put on the correct antibiotics, and then give the meds through the entire course of treatment. I would also bathe him in an antibiotic shampoo such as benzoyl-peroxide once a day (his chin anyway).
Have him checked for hypothyroidism.
Do NOT use topical or systemic glucocorticoids (any steroids, such as cortisone) on the dog as they cause a "rebound" effect that could be worse than the outbreak he currently has.
