OK, I had a long answer here for you and I lost it!!!!!

Yes, the Kill-Boy has Lip Fold Pyoderma! It is unusual in GSDs, but of course my Killian would get it! We caught it early and we're going to try and treat it with meds, antibiotics, ointment and warm water compresses. However, if that doesn't work or it keeps coming back, he will need surgery. It would be like a face lift or lip-tuck! Does The Joker come to mind? Ha.
This can be related to his immune system problems.
Doctors Sandra and Jackie were right on the money!
After Killi finishes his antibiotics for his liver, we will start a 7 day regimen of another antibiotic. How can any bacteria dare to live on this guy?
So, thank you for the help in diagnosing this disease. Thanks also for the best wishes and thumbs up!

Love, Sue and Old Crusty Lips

Oh, yeah, and I am so glad that I switched to the lady vet that I have now. She knows a lot and if she doesn't know (cause sometimes Killi is not your normal dog) she will call and find out things for me. I feel that I can ask her anything without feeling stupid! She listens to everything I tell her not like the other vet who didn't listen resulting in Killi's liver starting to shut down.


[ January 03, 2002: Message edited by: Sudilar ]