I have NO MEDICAL background. If your question pertains to a physical concern about your dog -- that is, you think your dog may be sick, whelping problems, trouble breathing, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive urination, excessive drinking, heavy drooling, unexplained physical symptoms of ANY kind, etc -- YOU NEED TO GET OFF THE COMPUTER AND CALL YOUR VET IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT WASTE TIME WAITING FOR AN EMAIL RESPONSE!!! Your dog could be having a medical crisis!
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Experience Past instructor for Puppy and Behavior classes for the Humane Society of Missouri. Have been a trainer for over 10 years, both in private in-home sessions and in classroom situations. Have participated in obedience with one of my goldens, titling her with a Companion Dog title. Both of my dogs earned their CGC title and were certified as therapy dogs through two separate organizations. Currently involved in local golden retriever rescue. Am currently serving as an "expert" in the Golden Retriever, Dog Training, and Canine Behavior categories.
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Education/Credentials Going on over ten years of private and public training; instructed with Humane Society of Missouri and South County Obedience.
Question This evening we discovered that one of our dogs has red bumps and scabs in her ear and on her front legs. Her ears are not causing her any trouble, but the bumps on her legs are bothering her. Have you had a dog develop or have you heard of a dog developing a similar skin irritation?
Answer " Have you had a dog develop or have you heard of a dog developing a similar skin irritation?"
I have not, but it seems that Labs are a breed prone to skin problems, allergies, and the like.
Since you state the bumps on her legs are bothering her, I would recommend having your vet look at them. He may suggest some type of oinment or antihistamine or something else.
Has she been in contact with anything out of the ordinary, such as lawn treatment chemicals, etc.? This kind of information will be helpful to your vet.
