Neighbor's Dog Has Lupus Of The Skin

Hey All, I really need your help my neighbors dog Piper got what was thought to be an infection under the skin on her nose from trying to dig under her fence to get in my yard. Well after they went to the vet and got antibiotics for it Piper became unable to walk and really lethargic. She was rushed to the Pet E.R. on X-Mas afternoon. Carol was told that Piper has Lupus of the skin. Thank God not of the internal organs though. She is now on steroids for the rest of her doggie life. Has anyone else went through this or have knowledge of this? I guess it is predominant in the Collie breed, german shepards,and austrailian shepard type breeds and Piper is part Collie. Any help would be great. Thanks, Ang

 

What does it look like?

 

It started out looking like she had durt on her nose all of the time. Then the skin got cracked and scabby. Her nose turned from black to a croose gray color and it was bleeding a little from the soars opening. Her ears are all bumpy and scabby under her fur same between her toes. It looks kind nasty, They gave her staroids for it and she can walk better now and is not as lethargic. However she tires very easy now. She can no longer go out side in the cold or really hot temps. for long periods of time. She is not also haveing trouble holding her bladder so the put her on hormones. The poor dog. She is my neighbors life so Carol would do any thing for her. At least sheis responding to treatment. I really it acts like human Lupus.

 

Have you ever considered researching natural remedies? I've they work for at least some things. Do a general internet search (like with Google).

I'm not a vet, so if your dog is responding to treatment as it is, I'm not going to tell you to stop it. I do recommend exploring your options. If you can find a natural remedy, perhaps you could get your dog off the steroids and other medications. (Natural remedies might be better in the long run, whether or not they cure the lupus.)

Anyway, that's just an opinion. Good luck with your dog, and I hope the condition improves enough to at least be tolerable.