Another GSD on that BB also has just been diagnosed with lip fold pyoderma, too. I guess it depends on how much lip a dog has and usually the skin on a GSD doesn't fold very much, but of course Killian's does. He does have a huge head and mouth. I wonder if this other GSD does, too? The other GSDs treatment is a little less aggressive. They are just starting out on a medicated shampoo in the area for two weeks first. Then they will go on to the antibiotic therapy. Her vet said that in 10% of the cases, the cause is immune system disorders. HMMMM does this fit or what!

Thank you for all your thoughts, prayers and knowledge, as usual!!!!

[ January 04, 2002: Message edited by: Sudilar ]