Miss Bumpy Head - UPDATE #34 - Going to the vets!

[Kfamr]

I noticed this morning Nala has a few bumps on her head.
My dad said he noticed one or two last night (I called him to see if he had given her anything different than usual, he didn't.) They really haven't been in the yard much (we have a tornado warning right now) so I can't think of anything.

She's acting completely normal - ate, drank, pee'd poo'd this morning. Not itchy at all and doesn't seem any different than usual.

She DOES look a bit goofy though...

(I had to make Mufasa sit and stay back there, he kept trying to get in the picture. All four of my dogs go a bit nuts when I get the camera out. )

Anyhow, I've been keeping an eye on her and if they don't go away we're going to get some Benadryl and see if that helps.

[crazyboutanimals]

it might me some kind of insect bite??? or maybe, and allergy??? mmm, it is hard to say. good luck

[Pam]

Kay, that is the strangest thing I ever saw. I guess they just appeared out of the blue? I am thinking maybe they are insect bites also. Give her some *get well* hugs from me.

[Husky_mom]

it does seem like an allergic reaction (either food or bug bites)

maybe she had her usual meal only this time she got the "bumps"

if often happens to me, sometimes I get lil itchy bumps and i always claim it was a mosquito bite, but sometimes it´s no mosquito season so I think it must´ve been something I ate...something I normally eat... which is confusing... anyway hoping she gets better soon.....

[pitc9]

I thought about bug bites as well.
Wow Kay, I've never seen anything like that!

I hope the Benadryl does the trick!

[lizbud]

Wow Nala, how'd that happen? I also thought an insect bite. Maybe a
spider? Hope you find out what it is.

[Kfamr]

The bumps seem to have gone down already. I'm wondering if it's their food as she had just eaten breakfast 15 or so minutes beforehand.

I recently (about a month ago) switched them from EVO to Nature's Variety (soley because it's cheaper.) I may have to switch back!

[cyber-sibes]

That is strange. Hope it just turns out to be an allergic reaction. Please bestow a kiss on her poor bumpy head from me.

[Husky_mom]

mayeb she developed an allergie to one of the ingredients...

in my case I can´t eat egg at all... but I eat thing that contain egg... soemtimes I get lumps sometimes I don´t... I think it´s the quantity involved or just how I´m feeling that day who knows

just keep an eye on her and see if they become more frequent... if so... you might wanna switch back... unless hse´s in pain I see no inconvenience with lumps rather than being annoying....

some dogs have tuna allergies.....

[Ginger's Mom]

Hmm...that is odd. I agree with you and everyone else, I would have to say an allergic reaction to something. Let's hope she hasn't suddenly become allergic to kissed on the head.

[Kfamr]

I'm really thinking it's something in the air now. The bumps have gone down quite a bit. I'll be getting some Benadryl to help her out if it happens again. What dosage does a 70ish pound dog need?

Here's a pic from a few minutes ago..

[Ginger's Mom]

You can give 1-2 mg. of Benedryl per pound, depending upon the severity of the allergy. And you can give that dosage twice a day. Glad to hear that her bumps are going away; you know I have always had a soft spot for that big girl.

[Husky_mom]

not sure if this helps
dosage calculator

http://www.lowchensaustralia.com/health/benadryl.htm

this one looks to what Nala has... but couldn´t find what caused it... it was under allergy only

look the bordeaux in the first pic... I deleted it cause it was HUUUUUUGE..

http://www.goodsearch.com/SearchImag...s=dog+allergie


ETA: I just foudn out also it could be hives...
Urticaria can best be thought of as "hives", more properly called wheals or little bumps and swellings that occur in various locations on the skin. These too will appear suddenly and may persist for some time, or seem to disappear and reappear again. These hives may or may not be itchy for the dog. ((Hives))

Sudden reactions to insect bites and inhaled pollens are considered the usual initiating factors, but reactions to foods, bacteria, chemicals, drugs, vaccinations and parasites among others can set these reactions into full swing. Both conditions may be very irritating to your pet and angioedema can be life threatening if swelling of the throat or fluid leakage into the lungs occurs. Diagnosis is based on history and obvious clinical signs.

[lizbud]

Hard to believe the two pics are the same dog & on the same day. A little magic going on here Nala.

[ramanth]

Glad the bumps have diminished. Puzzling as to what caused it. I give Kia two pills of benedryl twice a day and she's about 48 lbs.