This is what it looked like 2 days ago. so far she has not given me anything, no oral or topical antibiotic. I can't use anything like that. There is no stop, he has a full complete amputation. This is on his chest at the amputation site. I can't use any adhesive or tape on that skin, it will tear. I have a shirt I put on him and just ordered foam wound dressings that I will put on the inside of the shirt to cushion it. My vet was trying to think of something that would offload the pressure onto the healthy area and let the bad heal, so far no luck but I believe he needs something topical or oral to help it heal thats why I'm asking!

Hi Pam, thanks for responding! Actually the amputation happened when he was 8 months old, so a little over 5 years now. He had a very traumatic life. He was used for bait, shot and thrown in the garbage. He languished for a few days before he was rescued, they tried to save his leg but the only way to save his life was a complete amputation. His leg was so shattered and infection was so bad. I got him after he healed from the surgery. He used to get around great but now he has turned 6 and has developed osteoarthritis in his remaining leg. He is overweight and been dieting but his movement is very limited. I have never had an issue with his skin until now. The skin is very soft and thin there, he slides down a lot now and lays on it much more. These are odd looking lesions almost like holes or chunks, so I knew at that point it's not a scrape like I originally thought. I think there is something going on there and I want to get a handle on it now. 

Aww thank you for the kind words. He has learned to love and trust.. he's the little pitbull that didn't give up!!! He has scars everywhere but his heart is whole.  He is my third of four that have all gone through such brutality it never ceases to hurt my soul after seeing what evil people do. They all seem to have some unique needs as residual care so I try to stay on it but this one is new so I want to go in the right direction. He is getting his cart and brace today, I just want to make sure it doesn't touch that area for now until it's fully healed.. he's the little (big) engine that could.." I think I can" lol.. thanks again!!

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Thanks Jerry and thank you so much Pam for all the information. I truly appreciate it! He is going to see his doctor tomorrow, she agrees with you as far as infection and getting to the source. She also mentioned Mupirocin and oral antibiotic yet to be determined. I will talk with her about those labs as well. This came out of nowhere, I found the first one thought maybe he had fallen and caught his skin but knew there was a definite problem seeing 2 more . I had to keep his appt today to get the last adjustments for his cart and brace but we kept it limited as to not irritate that area. He won't use it until he is fully healed. It's hard enough to know with a healthy dog when something isn't quite right but when they are handicapped things just seems to fall apart quick so thank you again and I will update. Like you said they are amazing in their resilience and capacity, ability to forgive and trust again.. and right on Jerry! Tyson is a great example of what can happen with a second chance .