
Ask A Question - Help - Register - Login

I have an American bulldog mix. She is about 65 pounds and ...

Sent to Pet Experts June 17, 2006 8:39 p.m.

I have an American bulldog mix. She is about 65 pounds and is a faun color....my vet said that if she were human she'd be a blond. He lips and often the inside of her ears turn a very bright red as does the tissue just under her nose. She scratches at one side of her mouth...the lower lip...sometimes like it itches very badly. It has become very red, swollen and inflamed. Sometime she scratches so hard it bleeds a little. The tissues on the lower side of her mouth (left side) are full of folds and when swollen even more "folded." At present I am treating her with an antibotic and some veterinary creams and sprays. I am concerned that it is either a serious allergy or (God forbid) cancer. My vet sees her regulary but I'm worried. What should I do?

Optional Information:
Age: 4; Female; Breed: American bulldog

Already Tried:
Sprays, creams, and antibiotics.

Customer (name blocked for privacy)

Status: Closed Value: $10

Answer
June 17, 2006 8:54 p.m. (15 minutes and 11 seconds later)

ACCEPTED

If it is allergy related then she should respond to Benadryl at a dosage rate of 0.5 to 1mg per pound of body weight every 12 hours and see if this helps with the itching.If so this can surely be related to a severe allergy and they should treat her with some Prednisone instead of an antibiotic, although the antibiotic will help to prevent any infection. If she is being seen regularly then they would see abnormalities in her bloodwork that could relate to cancer. I would also highly recommend a skin scraping which can help to diagnose whether this is allergy or infection related as well.

__________________
*Cheryl K* Please click the "ACCEPT" button
if my information was helpful so I get credit for my work. Bonuses and/or feedback are greatly appreciated! Click reply for more info

Cheryl K. -- Veterinary Assistant -- 99% Positive Feedback on 821 Pet Accepts
12+ years of shelter work/ vaccinations/ disease/ illness/ injury/ medical care

Think you can answer this question?
Login or Become an Expert

Related Answers:

	DISCLAIMER: You acknowledge that any information you may obtain from individuals you contact through use of the Just Answer service comes from those individuals, not from Just Answer!, and that Just Answer is not in any way responsible for any of the information these third parties may supply. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty and no representations are made regarding the qualification of an Expert. Responses and comments on Just Answer! are for general information and are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (such as medical, legal, investment or accounting) and do not establish a professional-client relationship. Just Answer! is not intended or designed to address EMERGENCY QUESTIONS which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. Please carefully read the Terms of Service.

Just Answer! > Pet Health > Veterinary Questions