Lots of small bumps - bites maybe?

Caro

Caro

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Deska has lots of mozzie-bite sized bumps over his body, mainly on the left and around the front end, sides and belly. Also, Tully has irritated ears, which the vet thought was from an allergy or bites (although she doesn't have other bumps on her).

I've been sick and in bed so the dogs have only been in the backyard the last few days. Other than mozzies I don't know of any bitey things in the yard, and I didn't think a mozzie could get into Deska's ruff (plus wouldn't they bite his feet?). I checked all over and there is no flea dust. He is on metronidazole atm for his tummy.

Any ideas what it could be?
 
I have no idea what it could be. I'm only familiar with ticks, and it doesn't sound like that. I hope Deska and Tully get better soon.
Tabs :hugs
 
Now I've noticed the same small bumps on Tully! Mainly around her front end too.

Aargh, I'm at a complete loss.

I've just given them both Frontline and I brought some sulfar powder from the pet store for mites and other insects - although I'm not sure whether to use it on top of the frontline. Both of them are scratching like mad (I've given them an antihistamine for the itching), but me and the cats are fine.
 
Sounds like they got into something outside maybe...don't know what kinda insects you guys have over there. I would continue with the benedryl as long as it helping. If they are really miserable you might want to see your vet.
 
So I managed to get to the vet. She thinks the dogs have walked through a swarm of wasps or possibly a red-back spider nest (black widows I think you call them) and that's where the multiple bites came from. So they both got antihistamine and cortisone shots and now we're all on the sick bed!
 
Ooooh! Poor babies! I would have thought black widows would have, at best, made them sick! I'm glad they are on the mend!
Hugs and kisses to your sweet babies!:hugs
 
Tabitha said:
I would have thought black widows would have, at best, made them sick!
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Apparently dogs aren't as affected by the neurotoxin as humans. I got one bite last year and was in agony for weeks so I can imagine multiple bites would be horrendous.

I have a ton of red back (widows) all around the house, garage and porch - I did spray last year and over summer but I didn't think they'd be active in winter. Went out today to look for nests and webs but couldn't find anything (sprayed anyway). So much for strict instructions from my Dr to stay in bed - I've visited the vet every day! But doggies come first.
 
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