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Discussion in 'Newfoundland' started by Veronica Harrington, Oct 10, 2020.

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Why has my newfie got sores on his chest any idea?

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  1. Veronica Harrington

    Veronica Harrington New Member

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    Can anyone help my newfie has got sores on his chest keep having to get antibiotics from vet anyone else have this problem?
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    Has the vet not given you a diagnosis? 'Sores' is a pretty general term, but if they are recurring, perhaps your vet could take a swab or do a skin scrape. A lab report could tell you which pathogen was causing it.
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    thanks for your reply after 3 lots of antibiotics they took a skin scrape said it may be a yeast infection they have now done a swab to send to lab just wondered if it is common in Newfoundland breed
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    Hi I'm new to the forum today needed a little help for my 2 year old newfie Dexter been reading posts, very interesting look forward to reading more
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    OK Veronica, I see.
    Not the same breed but my girl was a bit yeasty last year, (saliva, lip folds and one ear). (Just checked and it was October 2019!) Our vet gave her a long-acting injection - sorry, can't remember what - and a two week course of Fluconazole capsules to start the following week. It worked really well.
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    Ok thank you will let you know when I get results back from the vet

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