#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.

[fantailandfern]

Study day today.

I'm still getting over a cold, so I'm studying from home today.

Today's goals:

Finish up module on kaupapa Māori approaches to research

Start next module on intergenerational trauma in education

Start editing work so far and update portfolio

[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]

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*

[alrustomlaser]

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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

[thewishclinic]

Hidradenitis Explained: From Early Symptoms to Advanced Treatments

Hidradenitis is an acute infectious disease that affects the apocrine sweat glands responsible for maintaining normal body temperature and secreting pheromones. The pathological process is classified as pyoderma, that is, damage to skin tissue (and the glands themselves) by pyogenic bacteria. In particular, Staphylococcus aureus plays a major role in the development of the disorder. Other agents, such as streptococci, also have an effect, but they play a much smaller role in the development of the infectious process.

The disease is accompanied by the formation of a large purulent capsule filled with necrotic contents, differing from a furuncle by the absence of a core, which is a fundamental distinction. This disorder requires urgent diagnosis and immediate Hidradenitis Suppurativa treatment, which may be conservative or surgical. Managing the patient is the responsibility of the surgeon.

Causes of hidradenitis

The causes of hidradenitis, characterized by large, painful formations, are always infectious. The development pattern resembles that of abscess formation. The pathological process occurs when pyogenic agents penetrate the structures of the apocrine glands, leading to inflammation caused by bacterial pathogens. If left untreated, characteristic complications may arise, as the inflammatory process can vary in severity. Causes are typically assessed after effective treatment, which is crucial for the secondary prevention of the disorder and the recurrence of severe purulent processes. General surgeons and dermatologists collaborate to manage patients with this chronic skin condition.

Hidradenitis Symptoms

The symptoms of hidradenitis suppurativa hs are determined by the nature of the pathological condition. At the stage when there is no formation yet, pain is observed. Pain shows that a local inflammatory process is beginning. The disorder lasts the first few days. In the second stage, a large or moderate-sized capsule is formed, the size depends on the nature of the immune response. The area increases in size. Intense inflammation occurs. The capsule is filled with purulent contents. It has a dense structure. There is an increase in pain, it becomes more pronounced. There is also redness, burning, and itching of the skin in the area of ​​​​the disorder. An increase in body temperature is possible. Local lymph nodes increase.

A frequent symptom is an increase in local body temperature. The affected area feels hot. After a few days, approximately in the second week of the disease, the purulent capsule opens. The opening is accompanied by the release of a large amount of discharge. Often a large wound is formed, which requires additional antiseptic treatment to avoid secondary infection of the tissues of the affected area.

The symptoms vary according to the stage of the disorder. Hidradenitis is easily detected. The sickness is obvious. However, in some circumstances, it requires a bit more time and work. Men’s hidradenitis symptoms are similar to those of women.

Complications of the pathological condition

Complications often develop in weakened patients or those who do not receive timely treatment. One such complication is phlegmon, which is local inflammation of the subcutaneous fat that can spread further. This disorder may result from tissue damage or develop spontaneously, potentially becoming life-threatening to the patient.

The final outcome of this pathological condition may be sepsis, a generalized inflammatory process.

Additionally, after the removal of the lesions, scars may remain at the site, leading to significant cosmetic defects. It is essential to consult a doctor and receive quality treatment for Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Professional medical assistance is crucial to prevent these complications.

Diagnosis of the disease

A surgeon or dermatologist should diagnose the pathological process. The examination is mostly straightforward. At the initial appointment, the specialist conducts several studies: interviews the patient collects anamnesis data, and visually evaluates the infiltrate or affected area. Then other methods are used. Including dermatoscopy, and evaluation of the capsule contents (bacteriological culture). It is important to distinguish hidradenitis from a furuncle and an abscess. Although they are similar, hidradenitis, the area of ​​infectious lesion, does not have a white necrotic core. Therefore, it is opened in other ways. Some doctors may confuse these disorders. Therefore, it is important to choose a competent specialist.

It takes very little time to complete the evaluation, which is done as an outpatient procedure. Therapy can start after all of the examinations have been completed.

Treatment of hidradenitis

A specialist doctor, surgeon, or dermatologist oversees the Hidradenitis Suppurativa treatment. If the clinic is small, there are few changes in the blood picture, the first week is monitored, or several days have passed since the disorder’s inception, conservative therapy is utilized. The use of antiseptic solutions is useful; antiseptic substances assist clean the tissue’s surface. Antibiotics are utilized. Drugs that normalize the patient’s immune system have an important role.

At the stage of hidradenitis, when intense inflammation is observed, the disease is accompanied by severe symptoms and it is impossible to do without cleaning the gland passages. Surgical intervention is required. The resulting formations are excised with antiseptic treatment. Then ointments, antiseptic treatments, and dressing changes are prescribed.

The total duration of treatment can reach a month. It is necessary to gain therapy and follow all the recommendations of the specialist doctor.

Conclusion

Hidradenitis is a difficult ailment that necessitates prompt diagnosis and thorough care to prevent complications. Patients can lower their chance of developing severe inflammation, scarring, or systemic infection by treating symptoms as soon as possible and consulting a professional. To provide the best results and long-term alleviation, effective care combines conservative treatments with, if necessary, surgical intervention.

[drnishargpatel]

Understanding the Long-Term Effects of Ulcerative Colitis

A chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the colon (large intestine) and the rectum is called ulcerative colitis (UC). Many individuals get treatment to deal with their side effects, this medical condition can have lasting effects that affects many pieces of a person's life. The long term effects of the condition will be discussed in this article, with possible risk and the management techniques.

Effects of Chronic Inflammation

Inflammation over time in the colon causes long-term damage, which is one of the main concerns related to ulcerative colitis.

Risk of Colorectal Cancer: People who experienced UC for longer than 8 to 10 years are more likely to develop colorectal cancer due to ongoing inflammation of the colon.

Tissue Scarring: Prolonged inflammation can result in colon tissue scarring, which can lead to problems like strictures (colon constriction) and restrictive symptoms.

Severe Flare-ups: As UC progresses, a person's colon may enlarge rapidly and more frequently. This can result in challenges including toxic megacolon, a potentially fatal illness.

Effects on the Digestive Systems

Ulcerative colitis can cause major, long lasting changes to the digestive system.

Nutritional Deficiencies: Iron, calcium, and a lack of vitamin D can result from impaired nutrient caused by steady irritation and recurrent diarrhea.

Dehydration: UC patients frequently struggle with dehydration, especially during flare-ups, which can be set on by tireless diarrhea.

Changes in Bowel Function: Many UC patients could require a medical surgery to remove all or a part of their colon, which will modify their capacity to pass stool. The body's ability to control the digestion of water and supplements might be affected by this.

Systemic Health Improvement

Ulcerative colitis doesn't just affect the colon; it can also affect different regions of the body.

Joint pain (Joint Irritation): A great deal of people with UC experience joint inflammation, which brings side effects like joint inflammation.

Skin Conditions: UC can lead to skin issues like difficult red bumps known as erythema nodosum and ulcerative skin lesions called pyoderma gangrenosum.

Inflammation of the eye, like in uveitis and episcleritis, is more common in patients with ulcerative colitis.

Impact on the Brain and Heart

A constant sickness, for example, UC can negatively affect one's mental health.

Stress and Tension: Dealing with a condition with painful and unpleasant side effects that is unstable brings higher pressure and nervousness.

Depression: There is a higher possibility of creating depression because of the chronic nature of ulcerative colitis (UC) as well as expected limitations on everyday activity and interaction with others.

Body Image Issues: Certain people may have issues with their body image because of weight loss, actual look of their condition, or medical surgery, (for example, a colectomy or the requirement for a stoma).

Perspectives Affecting Quality of Life

An individual's personal satisfaction can be affected by UC in various areas of day to day existence.

Physical Restrictions: Exhaustion, continuous bowel movements, and pain during eruptions can cause limitations on actual work and create some issues for social or professional commitments.

Dietary Limitations: To control their side effects, many people with UC should stick to diets that reject explicit things that could cause eruptions.

Surgical Results: A colonoscopy, or the expulsion of the colon, might be important for specific UC patients at some point. This procedure can change a patient's bowel designs and require long lasting modifications.

Extended-Term Care and Therapy

Ulcerative colitis cannot be cured, long-term care can greatly enhance results.

Medication: Immunosuppressants, biologics, and anti-inflammatory meds are habitually used to reduce inflammation and treat side effects for an extended timeframe.

Continuous Monitoring: To follow the course of the condition and identify any possible issues, like colorectal disease, from the beginning, patients should have routine colonoscopies and other diagnostic testing.

Way of life Changes: Reducing pressure, eating a balanced diet, practising habitually, and stopping smoking are great ways of working on the side effects of ulcerative colitis (UC) and reducing its eruptions.

Don't forget to read our next article on''Ulcerative Colitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Key Factors."

There is something else to ulcerative colitis besides eruptions and side effect the board; it is a persistent sickness. Dr Nisarg patel best gastroenterologist in sids hospital surat, will give you the best advice and cure for your IBD issue. Patients and medical care experts can make better designs for decreasing complexities, upgrading personal satisfaction, and deflecting risks by having a better understanding of the disease's drawn out effects. Living with ulcerative colitis can be figured out how to consider a satisfying existence with the right care, checking, and lifestyle changes.

[fantailandfern]

Study day today 21.3.25

Arrived on campus late, so there weren't many seats left in the library, but I lucked out with this view. Autumn has definitely arrived. It's my favourite season - I love autumn colours, wearing tights and warmer clothes, and watching the world prepare for winter and rest.

Goal for today:

• finish last 3 modules of the course

[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.

[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

[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.

[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. -👾

[chronically-crying]

the most fucked part about having ptsd for me is having intrusive thoughts so intense just having to visualize it is as visceral as if i were actually doing it, like I was fidgeting with this key ring i keep on my water bottle, which I do ALL THE TIME, but for like four solid minutes I was convinced that if I did close to my face I would poke out my left eye. Sometimes I'll be sewing up holes in my clothes and I'll have to stop because I can't stop imagining what it would feel like to stab myself directly in my chronic wounds with the needle. it's usually not even a problem but like. when it is a problem, it's awful