Skin blackened on dogs bottom

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cathyh@flipmail.com - 23 Oct 2007 21:59 GMT

Hello,

I have a 10 year old Brittany girl in generally good health. For
some years she has had a black growth on her tummy in summer (when
her allergies are worst). My vet said it was yeast, if memory
serves, and recommended topical vinegar, which got rid of it.

This season the vinegar worked on her tummy but she got a very similar
looking condition on inside of hind legs, adjacent to mammaries. This
doesn't respond to vinegar, eucerin, antibiotic ointment, etc.

A trainer took a peek and said it was "elephant skin", and recommended
spraying with distilled water (which I'm doing).

I have some doubts. Can anyone think of other possible diagnoses?

Thanks,
Cathy

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buglady - 23 Oct 2007 23:41 GMT

> A trainer took a peek and said it was "elephant skin", and recommended
> spraying with distilled water (which I'm doing).
>
> I have some doubts. Can anyone think of other possible diagnoses?

......hmmm, don't know what distilled water would do to any skin thingey,
besides rinse off irritating pollen, etc. If you really want to know what
it is they'd probably have to biopsy the skin. I'd consider getting some
bloodwork done, and ask about endocrine tests.

buglady
take out the dog before replying

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diddy - 24 Oct 2007 01:45 GMT

> Hello,
>
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> Thanks,
> Cathy

Take her in and have a complete thyroid panel done

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Skin blackened on dogs bottom