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Sores

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Posted on 2008/09/08 by alexus van orden
Lexi
Lexi

My lab Lexi has sores on her belly. She lays all day on the side that they are on. Some are scabs others are weeping. There are around 4 of them.

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  • Master Advisor Matthew says:

    September 09th, 2008 at 12:53 PM

    Hi

    These might be pressure sores from lying in the same position for so long. You need to clean them with salty water and turn her regularly (every few hours) so she is sharing the pressure all around.

    It begs the question, why is she lying down all day, it sounds like there is something wrong with her that needs urgent veterinary attention if she is unable or unwilling to stand up and move around. I'd advise a trip to the vet ASAP.

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    Matthew Homfray
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    PDSA is the UK's leading veterinary charity, caring for more than 350,000 pet patients belonging to people in need. We provide free veterinary treatment to sick and injured animals and we promote responsible pet ownership.

  • alexus says:

    September 10th, 2008 at 08:45 PM

    We work all day and lexi is alone. I get her up and out the minute I return after work. I know she is on her couch which is soft. She has the run of the house. I am worried about how many fatty tumors she has developed as well. Can they be heredity? Or is this common in labs.

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  • Master Advisor Matthew says:

    September 11th, 2008 at 04:11 AM

    Hi

    Fattly tumors (lipomas) are very common in Labs, and are benign growths that are nothing to worry about.

    If you are away from home all day, the only solution to her lying in one position while you are gone, if it is causing pressure sores, is for you to pay someone to walk her during the day as well.

    Good luck

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    PDSA is the UK's leading veterinary charity, caring for more than 350,000 pet patients belonging to people in need. We provide free veterinary treatment to sick and injured animals and we promote responsible pet ownership.

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