Skin problem - what to do?

[Kirsy & Jasper]

Jasper has been nibbling the top of his paw and the back of the first joint on his leg for months. I finally shaved off the hair to see what is going on there. He gets a scab, that crumbles off once he nibbles and then it wets underneath. Never getting a chance to heal.  I tried to bandage it with a cotton sock, but he seems to nibble through it. If I use a real band aid it won't get any air to heal...I am thinking.

Could this be some kind of skin cancer? 

I guess another vet visit is needed.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Poor Jasper, I hope he feels better soon!

[Kirsy & Jasper]

10 days later and he is all good again my boy! Finished antibiotics today. Starting probiotics tomorrow to build up some good bacteria killed off by the antibiotics. I actually used colloidal silver spray topically instead of antifungal cream for his "itchy anus". Worked BRILLIANT! The cortisone cream cleared his skin, but also left it very dry. Using some natural udder cream http://www.moogoo.com.au/  , which is big here in Australia. So next time it is off to the vets a lot earlier. Just shows how one little thing can lead to bigger problems, if not treated in time.

Hope all pups are happy and well.

[Elizabeth & Cosmo]

So glad to hear Jasper is all well again! That's wonderful news!

Take care!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Yes, with skin problems, they can get worse very fast and turn into hot spots if not treated quickly. Glad to hear that Jasper is feeling better!