![]() ![]() Some breeds of dog (Rough coated collies, Shetland sheepdogs, Australian cattle dogs) have a condition called Dermatomyositis in which skin lesions develop associated with muscle atrophy, pain or abnormal gait. Other signs associated with Polymyositis include regurgitation of food and water, difficulty swallowing and sometimes breathing problems. In the early stages of disease generalised muscle swelling occurs and later the muscles are wasted. There may be swelling around the eye eventually associated with deviation of the eyeball, and impaired vision.Īn animal with a generalised Myositis (Polymyositis) has a stiff ‘stilted’ gait, muscle pain, weakness and cannot exercise normally. Myositis in the muscles around the eye initially cause protrusion of the eyeball. The eyes may also appear sunken as muscles behind the eye shrink. The dog usually has difficulty moving its jaw, which causes pain and problems when picking up food or drinking.Įventually, Masticatory Muscle Myositis causes the muscles to become fixed so that the dog cannot open its mouth. Masticatory Muscle Myositis initially causes swelling of the muscles on the top of the head followed, a week or two later, by progressive muscle wasting (loss of muscles). The signs caused by Myositis in dogs can vary considerably depending on the muscles affected. Patient Care Assistants and Technicians.(Philadelphia PA) Half-dollar sized rash. 3 Half Dollar Sized, Flat Red Patches with White Center on Dog’s Groin, Rear Armpit and Neck by Laura.Red Dog Rash Under Front Legs & On Groin Is Getting Worse by Amber Since we adopted.Itchy Red Rash on Dog’s Belly, Neck & Armpits & Hot Spots on Ears by Coleman.Black crusty or ulcerated lump on dog’s ear About 6 weeks ag.Dog’s skin getting darker/black, spotted and splotchy Holly's belly My dog's skin and be.Red, Shiny, Inflamed Bump on Top of Dog’s Paw by Elaine.Small Hard Dog Lumps All Over Body by Hannah W.(Sacramento, CA) Large view of how far do. Round Peeling Red Patches On Dog’s Stomach, Inner Thighs & Chest by Chris.Thank you!Ĭlick here to go back to the Ask a Vet Online Library of questions. If you've found this service or our web site helpful, please "Like" us by clicking the like button at the top of the left margin. See our page on 10 Best Dog Food Options,, and wean him off of dry dog food. You should definitely feed a healthy RAW diet for your little one, and no vaccines until the immune system is more mature, at over 6 months of age. Hi Kathleen, Well, then perhaps this is NOT Horner's Syndrome, but a transient condition that will clear up spontaneously. My Online Vet Response for: One of Dog's Eyes is Smaller Than the Other by: Dr. To find a holistic veterinarian in your area click on the link below Another resource for vets knowledgeable in homeopathy is AVH.org. Hopefully, she recovers completely by 5-6 months of age, and I would wait until she is almost one year old, (or OVER 6 months old) before giving her a Rabies vaccine. She should NOT have any more vaccines, especially if there is some suspicion that a vaccine triggered this. (Were you able to look at the pupil of that eye? Is it smaller than the pupil of her right eye?) Hi Kathleen, In some cases Horner's syndrome, (if that is what it is), will spontaneously disappear in 2-4 weeks. ![]() My Online Vet Response for: One of Dog's Eyes Is Smaller Than the Other by: Dr. Please keep us posted by coming back to this page and clicking the 'click here to add your own comments' link below.ĭISCLAIMER: The above should never replace the advice of your local veterinarian, as they have the ability to evaluate your dog in person. You could also take her to a holistic veterinarian, that would start her on an 'anti-vaccinosis' homeopathic remedy, such as Thuya (Thuja occidentalis or Sulphur).Īnother resource for vets knowledgeable in homeopathy is AVH.org. I do not suspect allergies, as she is not itching or scratching. Take her to a veterinary ophthalmologist for a thorough exam, perhaps she has something completely different. I would be very suspicious that Merida may have developed this because of a reaction to a vaccine. In fact, vaccinations came up as a BIG reason for this to occur. Conditions that would usually not be seen until a dog was 5-8 years old or older. I must confess, that I have never seen this problem in a puppy.Īlthough, after just returning from the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Annual meeting, (AHVMA), one of the speakers commented that he is seeing more chronic illness in younger dogs. Although, the photo is not close enough for me to see her pupils, this condition is characterized by: Hi Kathleen, From the photo of Merida, it appears that she has Horner's Syndrome. My Online Vet Response For: One of Dog's Eyes is Smaller Than the Other by: Dr. ![]()
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