#Pyoderma

[germanshepherdhealth]

Breed-related diseases of your German Shepherd Dog

This holds true for both humans and animals. The best treatment is to diagnose an illness early and prevent it from spreading. You must be aware of the symptoms. Here are some recognized diseases and health difficulties in German shepherds:

Pituitary short stature- Dwarfism, or short stature, is a sickness caused by a genetic abnormality that most commonly affects the German shepherd and other dog breeds when bred with the German shepherd. As a result, the origin is established. Growth halts due to low levels of growth hormones and thyroxine in the blood. It is already apparent in the first few weeks of the puppies' lives. We're dealing with hypothyroidism here, which is easily treated if caught early. A DNA test can provide the breeder with timely knowledge, preventing the disease. This hormonal imbalance produces further health issues for the dog. Skin deformities can occur, but internal organ issues can also occur. Because the vertebrae are all too short, the German shepherd can be susceptible to pain. However, the dog's proportionate appearance is unaffected by his tiny stature.

Eye diseases- Color blindness is considered a hereditary eye disease. This condition is also referred to as day blindness. The dog's vision is affected by bright sunshine, with the disturbance decreasing as the light level falls. Day blindness is caused by defects in the photoreceptors of the retina, which are responsible for seeing bright lights.

Color blindness in dogs is caused mostly by eye dysfunctions such as cone photoreceptor dysfunction, severely diminished vision, photophobia, and reduced or whole-color vision loss, all of which contribute to color blindness. Hereditary cataracts are similar to human cataracts, a clouding of the lens, which leads to impaired vision. Unfortunately, many difficulties in the dog's eye are not detectable in time. They are frequently only noticed when they have reached the last stage. A tonometer can be used to assess the internal pressure of the eye and thereby identify and treat existing glaucoma (which the German shepherd rarely has). Ultrasound is important, as is an ophthalmoscope, which can reveal abnormalities in the eye's structures. Another prevalent condition is chronic superficial keratitis, which is both persistent and incurable.

However, if the GSD's vision is to be saved, it must be regulated. Failure to do so may result in the dog being completely blind. If you catch the signs early enough, you can save your sight for life. Because the dog's condition develops at a young age, the possibilities of this happening are fairly significant. First, there is eye redness. The cornea becomes gray-blue and stores black pigments as a result of this inflammation. This is rather obvious since the dog will squint and frequently drink. These symptoms are easily and efficiently addressed with medication; only the color deposits (pigments) are permanent. Although the precise etiology of this disease is unknown, we do know that the eye's immune system abruptly turns against itself and targets the conjunctiva and cornea of the eye. High solar radiation is thought to be one of the primary culprits. Because it's difficult to put sunglasses on your dog for safety (you're allowed to try, but it looks goofy and he'll attempt to pull them off), avoid going to the ocean, beaches, high mountains, and lakes.

So make sure to organize your holiday plans with your four-legged companion. Previously, eye infections were treated with cortisone-containing drops and ointments, but these had severe adverse effects. Fortunately, research is continually progressing, and there are now medications containing "ciclosporins" that have no severe negative effects. They have an effect on the faulty immune system, causing the inflammation to diminish. It can eliminate vast amounts of growing tissue across the cornea. It must be understood that suitable therapy must be monitored and delivered throughout a person's life. An operation is not required; it is even discouraged! Caution: There are phases that make it appear as if the sickness has vanished. Unfortunately, this is not the case. It's simply rest periods. German shepherd keratitis, like all diseases, must be identified and treated as soon as possible. So it is preferable to visit the ophthalmologist more than once.

Pyoderma- This could be a metabolic disorder (an underlying problem that needs to be addressed) or a non-healing wound deeper beneath the skin and fur. If these cures slowly or not at all, please see your veterinarian, who will evaluate what the problem is. Mites and/or fleas should also be considered. If the dog owner notices their dog licking or scratching at the spots, they should put a neck brace on them (the dogs despise this and never get tired of removing it). Simply place a sock over the dog's paw to prevent scratching. He'll also be annoyed because it hinders his sense of touch while walking and jogging. Still preferable to infecting the wound and making it worse than it already is. The most important thing is to keep licking to a minimum. Bacteria may enter the wound and cause even more severe and hazardous inflammation. To ease the dog's itching, shave the fur around the wound's edges. Licking can also be avoided by using a wound spray that the dog dislikes. Iodine compresses, which are applied to the wound for a few minutes and then changed every 2-3 hours, are also relaxing and disinfecting. Priority number one: only the veterinarian knows what is beneficial for the dog. Never do your tests without a prescription, as they may be more harmful than beneficial.

Degenerative myelopathy (also called German shepherd myelopathy) - This incurable condition only affects older dogs (typically between the ages of 8 and 10). This is a spinal-cord neurological disorder. It is easily identified if the dog, for example, stumbles or even falls over when turning, covers its paws with feces, or drags its toes or claws to aggravate the illness. In the worst-case scenario, both rear limbs are compromised, which means the dog can no longer stand on its own and cannot walk without assistance. Finally, all that remains is to redeem the dog and put it to sleep. Anyone who has had to put this into action understands how difficult, if not impossible, it is. The belief that the animal will be redeemed is the only thing that helps. There is no pain, but if you prolong and delay your death against all odds, you risk spreading the sickness to your front limbs and causing more ataxia (poor movement coordination). You should avoid adding to your dog's failures.

Von Willebrand's disease (vWD) - Von Willebrand's disease (vWD) is also common in German Shepherds. Type 1 vWD is a recessively inherited blood condition characterized by a lack of Willebrand factor (vWD). This is a key coagulation factor, and bleeding can occur as a result of a lack of it. A DNA test for Von Willebrand's disease (vWD) can provide early detection and help identify the carrier of this dangerous blood illness. Fortunately, we can now have DNA testing performed for a variety of disorders, allowing us to discover pathogens in time to combat them.

[batwynn]

My dermatologist laughing when I told him taking a simple shower triggered my autoimmune disease to the point where I had 20+ blisters/potential wounds pop up and telling me to “be more careful” was my last fucking straw after years of his mistreatment and refusing to classify my disabling and chronic disease as a fucking disability.

Letter to the office sent with file request. Official complaint to the medical board drafted and ready to go.

[sodaacrush]

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[bluesidedown]

gotta say it's a bit weird to have a chunk of skin about an inch square on ur shoulder where all the nerves are apparently dead

[chronically-crying]

One time before I even got sick I said (mostly joking) to my mom and sister that the American healthcare system has a personal vendetta against me (I have now been cucked by blue cross blue shield, COBRA, PrefferedOne, and for both lifesaving and not strictly necessary medical things) and my sister's response was "IDK the American healthcare system hasn't been particularly kind to me either" (she had a broken leg that needed surgery but she had to come home and wait several days before she actually went back and got the metal screws in her leg that she needed for the bones to heal properly)

but joke's on her because no I have been 1) in preauthorization hell for HRT for 3 full months (my gender care doc had never seen it takes that long) 2) I had a full psych eval scheduled bc I suspect I have ADHD and a psychiatrist I saw was like "yeah you should probably get the whole deal" and it was cancelled the day before, 3) I got diagnosed with IBD, given 2 months worth of Prednisone and told "you'll see someone in 6 weeks" only for the appointment to cancel the day of bc I was 17 and they weren't licensed for peds, 4) I've been on 3 different biologics now for IBD, Remicade which barely worked, Entyvio which did not work, and now Stelara which is great. IF ONLY MY INSURANCE LET ME HAVE IT because reauthorization came around in March and it got denied and ever since I have been living on the edge of a Crohn's flare

BONUS: this isn't insurance related but I got a fancy rare skin condition called pyoderma gangrenosum (DONT GOOGLE THIS ITS HORROR MOVIE SHIT) which is heavily related to Crohn's but because of how it presents it doesn't totally seem like an autoimmune condition and I was treated for the wrong thing from mid-May to the end of July before someone went "have you seen a dermatologist yet? Bc this is definitely not an infection" and I basically suffered for 7 weeks for no reason

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I don't mean to gloat, but I walked for 10 minutes today. Without crutches.

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[does-truth-matter]

The CDC has quietly changed who should AVOID the MMR vaccine.

https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/mmr/public/index.html

They now state that ANYONE that “Has a parent, brother or sister with a history of immune system problems” should AVOID THE MMR VACCINE!

What exactly is an 'immune system problem?" Every autoimmune disorder.

* Achalasia

* Addison’s disease

* Adult Still's disease

* Agammaglobulinemia

* Alopecia areata

* Amyloidosis

* Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrigs)

* Ankylosing spondylitis

* Anti-GBM/Anti-TBM nephritis

* Antiphospholipid syndrome

* Autoimmune angioedema

* Autoimmune dysautonomia

* Autoimmune encephalomyelitis

* Autoimmune hepatitis

* Autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED)

* Autoimmune myocarditis

* Autoimmune oophoritis

* Autoimmune orchitis

* Autoimmune pancreatitis

* Autoimmune retinopathy

* Autoimmune urticaria

* Axonal & neuronal neuropathy (AMAN)

* Baló disease

* Behcet’s disease

* Benign mucosal pemphigoid

* Bullous pemphigoid

* Castleman disease (CD)

* Celiac disease

* Chagas disease

* Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP)

* Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO)

* Churg-Strauss Syndrome (CSS) or Eosinophilic Granulomatosis (EGPA)

* Cicatricial pemphigoid

* Cogan’s syndrome

* Cold agglutinin disease

* Congenital heart block

* Coxsackie myocarditis

* CREST syndrome

* Crohn’s disease

* Dermatitis herpetiformis

* Dermatomyositis

* Devic’s disease (neuromyelitis optica)

* Discoid lupus

* Dressler’s syndrome

* Endometriosis

* Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)

* Eosinophilic fasciitis

* Erythema nodosum

* Essential mixed cryoglobulinemia

* Evans syndrome

* Fibromyalgia

* Fibrosing alveolitis

* Giant cell arteritis (temporal arteritis)

* Giant cell myocarditis

* Glomerulonephritis

* Goodpasture’s syndrome

* Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis

* Graves’ disease

* Guillain-Barre syndrome

* Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

* Hemolytic anemia

* Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP)

* Herpes gestationis or pemphigoid gestationis (PG)

* Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) (Acne Inversa)

* Hypogammalglobulinemia

* IgA Nephropathy

* IgG4-related sclerosing disease

* Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)

* Inclusion body myositis (IBM)

* Interstitial cystitis (IC)

* Juvenile arthritis

* Juvenile diabetes (Type 1 diabetes)

* Juvenile myositis (JM)

* Kawasaki disease

* Lambert-Eaton syndrome

* Leukocytoclastic vasculitis

* Lichen planus

* Lichen sclerosus

* Ligneous conjunctivitis

* Linear IgA disease (LAD)

* Lupus

* Lyme disease chronic

* Meniere’s disease

* Microscopic polyangiitis (MPA)

* Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD)

* Mooren’s ulcer

* Mucha-Habermann disease

* Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN) or MMNCB

* Multiple sclerosis

* Myasthenia gravis

* Myositis

* Narcolepsy

* Neonatal Lupus

* Neuromyelitis optica

* Neutropenia

* Ocular cicatricial pemphigoid

* Optic neuritis

* Palindromic rheumatism (PR)

* PANDAS

* Parkinson's disease

* Paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration (PCD)

* Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH)

* Parry Romberg syndrome

* Pars planitis (peripheral uveitis)

* Parsonage-Turner syndrome

* Pemphigus

* Peripheral neuropathy

* Perivenous encephalomyelitis

* Pernicious anemia (PA)

* POEMS syndrome

* Polyarteritis nodosa

* Polyglandular syndromes type I, II, III

* Polymyalgia rheumatica

* Polymyositis

* Postmyocardial infarction syndrome

* Postpericardiotomy syndrome

* Primary biliary cirrhosis

* Primary sclerosing cholangitis

* Progesterone dermatitis

* Psoriasis

* Psoriatic arthritis

* Pure red cell aplasia (PRCA)

* Pyoderma gangrenosum

* Raynaud’s phenomenon

* Reactive Arthritis

* Reflex sympathetic dystrophy

* Relapsing polychondritis

* Restless legs syndrome (RLS)

* Retroperitoneal fibrosis

* Rheumatic fever

* Rheumatoid arthritis

* Sarcoidosis

* Schmidt syndrome

* Scleritis

* Scleroderma

* Sjögren’s syndrome

* Sperm & testicular autoimmunity

* Stiff person syndrome (SPS)

* Subacute bacterial endocarditis (SBE)

* Susac’s syndrome

* Sympathetic ophthalmia (SO)

* Takayasu’s arteritis

* Temporal arteritis/Giant cell arteritis

* Thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)

* Tolosa-Hunt syndrome (THS)

* Transverse myelitis

* Type 1 diabetes

* Ulcerative colitis (UC)

* Undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD)

* Uveitis

* Vasculitis

* Vitiligo

* Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease

Wonder how many doctors are paying attention?

~shared from Jodi Wilson

[sicklord]

No idea what compelled me to log on again 4 years later but I guess an occasional update is a thing i'm gonna try to do now??

Anyway, i am now 26, been in full remission from my intestinal Crohn's for a few years now. That being said I am unfortunately still dealing with a mix of aggressive cutaneous Crohn's and Pyoderma Gangrenosum although things are so much better that it's incomparable to 2017/2018.

On a good note, there have been a lot of positive things. After YEARS AND YEARS of dysphoria i am officially post-transition; i had top surgery which I never thought I'd be able to have in my lifetime, was on testosterone for a few years before reaching the changes I wanted and going on E instead, had a full hysto, changed my name/gender legallly, etc, and i have been well enough to focus on my studies and will be graduating w two AA degrees in May 2025 and transferring to university next fall.. I also seem to have mastered this whole chronic illness shit despite some new diagnoses and rough patches (Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome/Abdominal migraines, i'm looking at you.)

Also... i have very much turned into the person I wanted to be as a teenager. I'm pursuing an education that happens to have a huge focus on social justice and intersectional concepts, I've travelled to places I never even thought I'd go (went to Japan earlier this year!), got sober (almost 1 year strong!), made new friends and reconnected with old ones. It's crazy how easy it is sometimes to overlook and take for granted the fact that I'm living the life I wanted so badly. Also to top it off I have a ton of tattoos now and piercings so thats a slay!!

Anyway, not entirely sure why I'm sharing this but I guess I think it's a good thing to share hope with other people. When I was like 16 I viewed my life as split into 2 time periods: Before Crohn's and After Crohn's. everything just seemed like itd revolve around it forever. I fr never in a million years thought I'd reach such a good level of stability and that each year the Crohnaversaries would matter less and less, despite almost dying a bunch of times and going through a bunch of traumatic stuff that shouldnt have ever happened.

Eternally grateful that despite the immense pain, suffering, learning, and adjusting I am rebuilding myself and putting the pieces together, when I thought I'd always be fragmented. I do not think I would have made it through the worst of it without the support of so many of you who offered kindness and guidance throughout this journey. Thanks if you read this :)

[wulfums]

my fucking pyoderma gangrenosum is back. im so fucking upset

basically its painful bad ulcers that smell really bad and its my body eating itself. i hate this i hate this

[batwynn]

Autoimmune Antagonist

There’s something catastrophic In me that wants a new tattoo. Something eating from the inside out That remembers the million bee stings. That knows it would continue eating until limbs were lost Until the body was wholly gone. That creature begs for each scar to be eviscerated by needles. Branded by images over broken flesh. Fuck the consequences. Let my blood bleed with ink And the black and blue birds skitter across my stained bones.

[theoneandonly-divus]

What is your favorite breed of dog and why?-🔆

That is quite a hard question to answer... but I can tell you what breed I hate, Doodles, at least any kind Poodle mix. I also hate any kind of flat-faced dogs (Brachycephalic dogs), pugs, bulldogs, pekingeses, shih tzus. etc.

I would like to say before getting into the "why" part, doodles are a preference based, while the others are an ethical based.

All information is put under the cut because of how long it turned out. Note: Due to the length of this post edits will not be added. -👾

Doodle Care:

This is to focus on the how the upkeep of these dogs are underestimated and can cause harm

Coat: One of the main reasons why these dogs are likes so much is because of their low-shedding coat. Now keep in mind that low-shedding does not mean non-shedding, their coat still sheds. Their coats need regular grooming or at least brushing to avoid matting. Unfortunately a lot of new dog owners neglect to do so, causing extreme matting to the point the dog has to be shaved.

Energy: These dogs are often marketed as a family friendly pet, which is true however, these dogs are also very high energy dogs and require a lot of enrichment. If this is not met they can easy become bored leading to destruction of furniture, clothing, etc.

Anxiety: They are one of the more pack orientated breeds. This can often lead to separation anxiety, making it quite difficult to leave them alone for long periods of time. Naturally, this is one of the easiest thing to deal with if you live with multiple people.

This is not to attack anyone wanting a Doodle, but just to be aware of what is required of them and that they are not an "easy" dog.

Brachycephalic dogs Health:

Breathing: Now there is common knowledge that these dogs struggle to breath. This is due to brachycephalic syndrome (thus why they are collectively called brachycephlic dogs), which are upper airway abnormalities; these abnormalities can range from a multitude of defects in the airway. While it can appear in other breeds it is commonly seen with dogs with flatter faces.

Skin: These dogs are also susceptible to skin issues (mostly seen with french bulldogs), which most are quite easy to prevent granted they are bathed regally. One of the most common being dermatitis, caused by the skin folds holding in moister. Pyoderma is also is another common occurrence, while it is very similar to dermatitis is is a bacterial infection rather than just irritation.

Allergies: While all dogs can have allergies, these dogs are prone to them. The list itself is very long which include but are not limited: cockroaches, plants (indoor and outdoor), dust, wheat, fish, egg, etc.

There are a much more that I left out due to time/length, if you are interested there are a bunch of really good resources that can provide you with more information than I can.

Please remember to research any dog breed before buying them. Also, for who asked sorry for taking so long to reply, we've been quite busy. -👾

[monkeymeghan]

The vet called me a little while ago with the histopathology results. IT WASN’T CANCER! I was so scared that the mass was malignant and am so grateful that it wasn’t. That’s the good news. The bad news? Still no definitive answer. The doctor is going to continue looking for answers, see if she can find any similar cases.

The report is under the cut for anyone interested in reading it.

Chloe has an appointment tomorrow morning at 11 to have her sutures removed, and her blood count, temperature, and weight rechecked.

History:

Proximal medial aspect of right hind limb. Fever of unknown origin for past year, mild stomatitis, proactively treated with azithromycin in case of Bartonella. Borderline anemic. Mass rapidly appeared over the weekend with a flattened plaque on the dorsal aspect. Purulent discharge was noted today.

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Received: A 4.5 cm x 3.0 cm skin biopsy, with a 3.5 cm x 3.3 cm ulcerated mass.

HISTOPATH REPORT:

MICROSCOPIC FINDINGS:

Haired skin: Ulcerative dermatitis and cellulitis, necrotizing, pyogranulomatous and lymphoplasmacytic, chronic, locally extensive, marked

COMMENTS:

Histologic findings revealed severe ongoing inflammation and granulation tissue formation. No neoplastic populations are observed. Areas of inflammation extend to the deep specimen margin. The extensive degree of necrosis present is suggestive of an infarction. The underlying cause is not evident in this sample. Possible causes include a venomous bite, previous trauma, infection, or a chemical/thermal burn that caused vasculitis, leading to subsequent ischemic necrosis. Special stains are pending to further rule out fungal and acid-fast agents. Results will be forwarded in an addendum. Aerobic culture and sensitivity on fresh tissue may be indicated to further rule out an antibiotic-resistant pyoderma.

MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:

Haired skin and subcutis: An extensive area of the epidermis and dermis has undergone coagulative necrosis, admixed with abundant eosinophilic necrotic coagulum, layers of poorly preserved neutrophils, edema, and streaming nuclear debris. Surrounding areas of necrosis are coalescing aggregates of numerous macrophages, lymphocytes, plasma cells, and fewer neutrophils, admixed with granulation tissue. In less affected areas, anagen hair follicles and sebaceous glands are intact.

***************** ADDENDUM COMMENTS - *********************

GMS and Fite-Faraco stains did not reveal the presence of fungal or acid-fast bacterial etiologic agents.

[chronically-crying]

me when i'm tired n just wanna go to bed: maybe I'll be fine if i don't do my wound care for one day.

also me: *can not sleep comfortably unless i do my wound care because my wounds are in the point of healing now where if they're uncovered it's super uncomfy*

[moonlight26posts-blog]

In Baltimore City, MD: 12 y/o, 10lb blind senior found a stray in very rough condition is still so sweet - BARCS, Baltimore MD

Hayride- 12 years, unaltered female, 9.8lbs

12-year-old Hayride was found outside all alone with a leash still attached to her collar. We're not sure how long she's been running a stray for, but it's clear she's lacked basic care for quite a while now. Despite this, though, Hayride has been incredibly trusting and sweet with all of us so far.

Upon examination, our vets noted that Hayride has chronic otitis, a severe flea infestation (which we've treated for) and pyoderma, a large mammary mass and several tiny possible masses, and is likely blind due to a mature cataract in the right eye and a micro-ophthalmic left eye with secondary entropion. She's been started on a couple of meds for now, but removal of mammary mass(es) and an enucleation should be considered.

No senior should spend their days in a shelter and sweet little Hayride here is of course no exception. She is currently on stray hold until close of business 10/17, but due to her age and multiple medical issues, we are hoping to find placement for her as soon as possible.

Please let us know if your organization can help!

Thank you,

The BARCS Rescue Team

Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter (BARCS) ​New Address! 2490 Giles Rd, Baltimore, MD 21225 rescue@barcs.org| (410) 396-4695

Rescue pick-up hours: Monday-Friday: 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m

Adoption hours: Monday-Friday: 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, Inc. (BARCS) | 2490 Giles Rd, Baltimore, MD 21225

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