sean276 Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Hi is this normal or somthing to worry about? Its only on one side and the photo were my finger is there a mark like that on both sides Sean Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 I don't know... it looks like a healing cut?? If it's a bug bite or ZRD the entire area would be bald.. but looks like fur is still growing okay on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean276 Posted October 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 This aswell Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky-gunner Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 how long as this been there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean276 Posted October 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 About two weeks Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 I still can't identify what is it... was about to say ZRD but usually ZRD areas are very red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean276 Posted October 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 What is ZRD? They marks are red Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Okay now that you ask I realize I forgot what the "R" stands for LOL but it's Zinc something Deficiency. Very common in huskies. Usually the symptoms are red bald spots around the face. I have no hands-on experience dealing with ZRD but lots of our members have. I believe they'd come running any minute now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky-gunner Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 ZRD http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/DVM+InFocus/Canine-zinc-responsive-dermatosis/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/162405 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 gosh I got the last letter wrong too LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean276 Posted October 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Just had a look online, not sure if it is zrd as they say they get very itchy around the area, troy hasnt been itchy or that apart from licking pawd and nibbling sides now and again! Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Just had a look online, not sure if it is zrd as they say they get very itchy around the area, troy hasnt been itchy or that apart from licking pawd and nibbling sides now and again! Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk aha! that might be it. Excessive licking causes hair loss. ... wait I'm stupid how can he lick his own cheek random guessing now: has there been any change in his environment recently? has he been behaving normally or does he look overly lazy? stress causes hair loss too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean276 Posted October 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 LOL only change was about five month ago when i moved house from my paretns to my own place, he is still full off energy, he had his diet changed 2 weeks ago but that was after i noticed they marks as i took him to vets for itching and weightloss they said it was jusr down to be allergic to one off the meats in his old kibble so i now have a prescription diet kibble Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Ice gets the odd patch like that under his mouth. Sudocream helps heal him up (it contains zinc), I'm guessing it's zinc responsive dermatitis because it sure looks like it from the pics you've shown. Ice's doesnt' itch either. Starts off red and then pales until it goes away and he's fine for a few more months until another one appears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean276 Posted October 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Ice gets the odd patch like that under his mouth. Sudocream helps heal him up (it contains zinc), I'm guessing it's zinc responsive dermatitis because it sure looks like it from the pics you've shown. Ice's doesnt' itch either. Starts off red and then pales until it goes away and he's fine for a few more months until another one appears. aw will go buy some sudocream and give that a shot, thats him two now and thats the first time iv noticed, thanks anyway Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyka&Diva Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 To be honest going on what i've heard from others whos dogs do suffer from ZRD vets will always say that its the existing kibble allergy or dermatitis means they get commision for "prescription food". you could try getting some nutrazinc its available online from places like snowpawstore and it does work wonders xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean276 Posted October 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 To be honest going on what i've heard from others whos dogs do suffer from ZRD vets will always say that its the existing kibble allergy or dermatitis means they get commision for "prescription food". you could try getting some nutrazinc its available online from places like snowpawstore and it does work wonders xx yeh i know it was actaully my mum and dad who took him and bought a ten kg bag so im just going to use it and see how he gets on, if it was me i wouldnt off botherd to buy it tbh! Will the nutrazinc be ok to use evin if its no a ZRD problem? Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Also check the calcium levels in the kibble as Calcium prevents the correct absorption of Zinc which creates the problem. As Anneka said above me supplements can be good and shouldn't cause any harm regardless of whether it's zrd or not but make sure you don't give them at meal times. This is because of the calcium reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyka&Diva Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 are you on facebook ?? theres a group for people with huskies that have it they could probably advise you better than i could as i dont have any experience with it ill find a link and inbox you it if you like xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean276 Posted October 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Also check the calcium levels in the kibble as Calcium prevents the correct absorption of Zinc which creates the problem. As Anneka said above me supplements can be good and shouldn't cause any harm regardless of whether it's zrd or not but make sure you don't give them at meal times. This is because of the calcium reasons. thats the breakdown Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean276 Posted October 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Anyone? Does look ok or isit no very good kibble? Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 thats the breakdown Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Thanks. That's not particularly out of the ordinary. In order to establish how good the kibble is you need to examine the ingredients list.....would expect to see meat based products listed in the top three Ingredients., however only the really expensive ones usually do. Holistic foods are better for reducing allergy type rashes, such as James well beloved and wainwrights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 It looks like a saliva burn Kimba gets these every so often and they clear up after about a month x Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean276 Posted October 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 It looks like a saliva burn Kimba gets these every so often and they clear up after about a month x Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2 thanks, what about the spot on first pic? Red and feels abit dry/scabby Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Could be a scratch? Am only on my phone at moment so can't see the pic as clearly x Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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