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So Mika, for obvious reasons, now prefers to lay on her "good" side and it's causing a rough patch to develop on her side about 3" in diameter. The skin is very dry and a bit raised there and her hair is starting to come off. The vet said (in a phone consult, so nice since it saved us time and the cost of bringing her in for an appointment), she's probably developing a callus since she's always lying in the same place and probably distributing her weight differently.
Has anyone else had the same thing happen to their pup?
Seriously, Mika, don't you get enough attention as a tripawd that you don't need to also start looking like a mange-y stray!
~ Mari (mom to Mika the Wonder Dog)
...a mangy stray! That's too funny!
Trouble has developed a dry, cracked nose. I've been using glycerine on it, seems to be the only thing that has made much difference. It's still not well, but it feels better to touch. You might give it a try.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
I think we were just talking about this yesterday.
See if this posts helps:
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
Hmmm...it seems to be a different problem then what others pups have experienced on thier elbows. The sore/dry area is on her side, along her ribcage. We are going to "borrow" some A&D from her toddler twins sisters and see if that helps with the dryness. Now I just need to find her a stylin' outfit to cover up the ointment, otherwise it'll be a bit messy, me thinks! I think she needs a tubetop. LOL
Actually, her camel holloween costume would work well but who's ever heard of a two-humped, three-legged camel-dog?!
Thanks!
Mari
A tube-topped, two-humped, three legged camel-dog....OMD I have got to see that!
Sounds like she's got some bony ribs perhaps? Maybe she needs more meat on her bones?
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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I'll have to post a pic of her camel costume. My sister, who does props and crafts for the opera, made it for her years ago. She spent waaay more time on that than anything she's ever done for her human neices. LOL
Mika's got a bit of chub of her and somewhat of a poochy tummy to boot, just like her mom. *I* carried twins (aka "twin skin") for 38 weeks and was 55" around (and I'm 57" tall), but I don't know what *her* excuse is... 
post a pic of her camel costume
That's got to be her new profile pic! Put it on and post it!
I* carried twins (aka "twin skin") for 38 weeks and was 55" around
Your twins will never live it down, I can already tell!
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
Yes!!! We're waiting!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
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