Jann in TX Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Saturday I picked up our new white German Shepherd puppy. He is 8 weeks old. When we got home Saturday night I noticed a small bump on his tummy next to his 'wee wee' (near top) by last 'nip ple'.. by Sunday night it had grown and was evident that it was an abscess. This morning it developed a 'head'. The abscess is about 1/2 inch in diameter and sticks out almost that much now. I called our vet but we could not get in until tomorrow afternoon... I've treated many abscesses on our cat-- but never one on a young puppy. I'm hoping and praying that it does not rupture tonight... He does not seem in any discomfort-- he is one happy VERY active little guy! Any thoughts, words of wisdom and of course prayers appreciated! I'd hate for this to get out of hand and him need surgery at such a young age. Jann. PS his name is "Charles Tucker III" aka "Trip". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Puppies often get little skin infections on their bellies...commonly enough that it is referred to as "puppy pyoderma". It is probably nothing serious, but good to have it checked tomorrow and maybe get some ointment to put on it or some oral antibiotics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann in TX Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 this thing is big--and it just ruptured... yucky green/yellow stuff. He just gave a small yelp, licked himself for a second then jumped up and continued playing... I want his energy for one day-- I could do wonders! I also want a nickel for every time I've told him 'No!' today... I could retire! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma23peas Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 it may soothe him to do a warm epsom salt soak, I put enough epsom salts to reach saturation (where no more will dissolve)...use it on my horses abscesses all the time...sweet pup! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Oh no, poor Mr. Adorable! With his resilience maybe he should be Trouper instead of Trip! Hope he heals up quick, and gives you a breather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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