What are pus pockets caused by?
Most skin abscesses are caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria and appear as pus-filled pockets on the skin surface. Recently, a strain of Staphylococcus that is resistant to previously effective antibiotics has become a more common cause. This strain is called methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
What kind of back problems does a dachshund have?
In fact, approximately 25% of Dachshunds will experience back issues in their lifetime. This predisposition of spinal disks to age early is referred to as Intervertebral Disk Disease (IVDD). It causes the vertebrae and disks to become brittle and can result in problems similar to a slipped or ruptured disks in humans.
How old do Dachshunds have to be to have heart problems?
DMVD (degenerative mitral valve disease) is a leaky heart valve issue common in Dachshunds. It usually appears when the dog is between 8 and 10 years of age. Regular checkups should catch this condition in the early stages; it can be controlled with medication.
Why does my dog have Puss on her back?
These are probably evidence of a skin infection. These sorts of infections are usually caused when an allergic dog has a change in skin oil composition leading to an overgrowth of either a yeast or bacteria that normally lives on the skin in small amounts. This can cause the pustules that you describe on your dog’s back.
How can you tell if your dachshund has IVDD?
Owning a Dachshund is kind of like roulette in that regard because 1 in 4 Dachshunds are affected by some kind of spinal injury at some point in their lives. You won’t know if your Dachshund has IVDD unless they have a back injury. A veterinarian can’t detect it until then.
What kind of skin condition does a dachshund have?
Acanthosis Nigricans is a skin condition mainly found in the Dachshund dog breed. Usually, this disorder will show signs before the doxie’s first birthday. Symptoms include darkening and thickening of the skin, bacterial skin infections, and hair loss.
DMVD (degenerative mitral valve disease) is a leaky heart valve issue common in Dachshunds. It usually appears when the dog is between 8 and 10 years of age. Regular checkups should catch this condition in the early stages; it can be controlled with medication.
These are probably evidence of a skin infection. These sorts of infections are usually caused when an allergic dog has a change in skin oil composition leading to an overgrowth of either a yeast or bacteria that normally lives on the skin in small amounts. This can cause the pustules that you describe on your dog’s back.
What should I do if my dachshund has disk problems?
Exercise your dog; it promotes strong muscles and healthy tissues. Discourage your Dachshund from jumping up on or down from furniture or other to difficult and high places (off the bed, into the car, etc.) as this causes shock on the disks.