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What should you do if your dogue de Bordeaux has a skin disease?
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Your vet is the only one that can diagnose and treat this condition. Usually the creams or medications (once diagnosed) worked quite affectively. Contact your vet.
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What should you do if your Dogue De Bordeaux does not seem to moult and his coat is getting thicker especially around his neck and head and he is developing sores which weep and vet says to shave him?
AnswerI am surprised your vet knows so little about this type of dog and doesn't appear to be very helpful. I am not familiar with this breed, but had no problem bringing up "the secrets of skin conditions rarely spoken out by breeders" re the Dogue De Bordeaux. After you read the info below please go onto: www.google.comType your question in and you will be amazed what you will read about the skin conditions these breeds have to deal with.Health ConcernsDemodex mange is a skin problem rarely discussed amongst breeders, yet seems to be a problem for the Dogue de Bordeaux. This irritation is the result of a mite that lives on the dog and compromises the dog when the immune system is low. These mites feed faster than the body can reproduce cells, and they take over. Often this is mistaken for staff infection unless skin scrapings are done.The Dogue lives on an average of 12yrs. Like most large-boned dogs, hip dysplasia is the most common problem of the breed. Good breeders have their Dogues screened for hip dysplasia. Unfortunately, the popularity of the breed has resulted in many incompetent breeders who have bred unsound, inferior Dogues with bad hips. Eliminating this condition is a constant battle. Heart murmurs and skin diseases are also problems with the Dogue. Heart murmurs can attributed to the small gene pool that composes our Dogues today. *****Demodex mange is a skin problem rarely discussed amongst breeders, yet seems to be a problem for the Dogue de Bordeaux. This irritation is the result of a mite that lives on the dog and compromises the dog when the immune system is low. These mites feed faster than the body can reproduce cells, and they take over. Often this is mistaken for staff infection unless skin scrapings are done. The Dogue de Bordeaux is a fast-growing dog. Puppies can gain 1-2kgs a week on average and may experience Eosinphilic panosteitis (pano), better known as 'growing pains' or wandering lameness. Pano is an acute lameness unrelated to trauma. It shifts from one location to another and is accompanied by a fever. Dogues de Bordeaux are also prone to bloat, a twisting of the stomach that could lead to death. Although the experts are not in aggrement as to the exact causes, excessive excercise and excitement after eating and drinking can cause bloat. Bloat is most commonly traced to the dog's gulping of air that gets caught in its stomach.To prevent this,avoid feeding your Dogue de Bordeaux immediately before or after exercise, and feed several small portions throughout the day. Do not fill a huge dish with food and leave it there all day. Rather, keep feeding times consistent, and remove the food bowl from the dog's reach when he has finished eating. Leave water available during the day but not at feedng time. Many breeders recommend the use of a bowl stand to avoid the Dogue's craning its neck to reach its food bowls. The Dogue needs a lot of exercise to develop its muscle structure. As with all large and heavy breeds, problems with tendons and ligaments can occur during the periods of quick growth. During these times the Dogue de Bordeaux puppy should not be strained. Young pups get much of their exercise from regular play rather than from strenuous exercise, but as the Dogue gets older, it is very important that he receive the proper amount of excercise. Your Dogue de Bordeaux will get the exercise he needs if you include him your daily routine and take him on special jaunts such as hikes, hunts, jogs, etc. You should walk your Dogue at least twice a day and try to find time for an extended run or playtime a few times a week. Special note: The Dogue de Bordeaux is very sensitive to anaesthesia.A 'normal' dose can be lethal. Take extra splecial care in choosing a veterinarian who is familiar with the breed and its idiosyncrasies-it could save your Dogue de Bordeaux's life!NOTE FROM MARCY: Change vets! Your dog must be shaved to get at the root of the problem. It doesn't take long for these dogs to grow their hair back in, so your pet will only look funny for a little while.Good luck!ANSWER: I can't help but be amazed that so many vets aren't helping their clients like they should. Demodex mange is in all dogs, if it flares up them your dog has another underlying issue that causes this. My dog had the same problem, I treated her with chemicals for a year, and when I stopped using them, boom she flared right back up. She was nearly bald, plus infections and sores. Shaving your dog is not the answer, he likely has yeast built up in his system. I wrote a book about this since I had to find the answers myself, the vet did nothing but take my money. Go to www.milehighbullmastiffs.com , I am a breeder and Bullmastiffs and Bordeaux's are very very similar. You will find a link there to my book and you will have all your answers and be able to treat your pet at home and keep him as healthy as possible for years to come. Since your dog has this issue you need to make sure to follow the vaccination recommendations as well. I had to stop all vaccinations for my girl for the rest of her life, she ended up with autoimmune disease, which is genectic. I never bred her of course and my dogs now have never had a single issue. Best of luck, email me on my site with any ?'s, my goal is to help pet owners save their pets.
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