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Focussing on the health and well being of our Scotties. We will share factual stories of how others have coped with Scottie illnesses and hope this provides a greater understanding for those suffering similar conditions. Lets Make A Difference for the Scotties of tomorrow.

Maggie asks : Hi, I’d like to ask a question about ye**ty skin problems if I may. Wyatt, just turned 7, has for the past...
03/01/2025

Maggie asks : Hi, I’d like to ask a question about ye**ty skin problems if I may. Wyatt, just turned 7, has for the past few months developed areas on his body, most significantly his front armpits, where there is yeast growth, and it smells. The vet tells me to bathe him in Douxo shampoo and using the Douxo leave on foam. Maybe I’m not doing it enough but it doesn’t seem to be helping. Can anyone who has dealt with help? I forgot to say, he has seasonal allergies, usually controlled with Apoquel. He also recently had a cytopoint shot, but it didn’t last more than maybe three weeks.

If anyone has any suggestions Im sure Maggie would be pleased to hear from us. Thanks Kx

Jared would like some advice about (possible) bladder cancer : "Hi, I have 12 year old female Scottish terrier that has ...
31/12/2024

Jared would like some advice about (possible) bladder cancer : "Hi, I have 12 year old female Scottish terrier that has been having some health issues since November. We initially took her in for what we thought was a urinary tract infection. There was visible blood when she urinated. The vet put her on a 14 day course of antibiotics which she finished in mid December. She did well on the antibiotics and seemed to make a recovery initially. However, about a week after stopping the antibiotics, she started having accidents in the house and couldn’t hold her bladder more than a few hours. This wasn’t like her at all. On Friday of this week I took her back to the vet. They did an ultrasound as well as comprehensive blood work. All of her bloodwork looked good and ruled out kidney issues or diabetes. However, the ultrasound on her bladder revealed a large mass. Given the history of bladder cancer in the breed, the vet was pretty confident it was bladder cancer. From here, the vet put her on a different antibiotic (I think to completely rule out another UTI) as well as an NSAID pain reliever to bring down any inflammation. Our plan now is to return to the vet in 2 weeks and see if there is any change on the ultrasound. From what I’ve read, I do unfortunately believe the vet is correct. She also said if I wanted more extensive testing, she would have to refer me to our state veterinary lab. At this point, I’m just wondering if there is anything more I can do and/or suggestions for making her as comfortable as possible. Thank you."

I'm sure that many of you will be able to contribute some really good advice for Jared's consideration. Thank you all Kx

Christine would like some help : "Hello we have a 10 year old Scotty names McGee. He had 3 seizures 3 November 29th and...
22/12/2024

Christine would like some help : "Hello we have a 10 year old Scotty names McGee. He had 3 seizures 3 November 29th and then on Dec 9th. We think it is a result of him hitting his head on a piece of furniture along with an infection. He has been fighting an infection in his sinus cavities. As we work through issues with our vet we see more issues showing up. He is not wanting to for walks. Scared to use the doggie door and not eating alot. He is currently on Phenobarbital for the seizures and Convenia for the infection. He also has high liver enzymes like most Scotties I read about. On a side note we also just lost our 13 year West Highland Terrier unexpectedly to cancer or IMHA disease Dec 3. We think he is mourning her loss, as she picked him out as a puppy, on top of his health issues. He does not want to do anything but sleep drink and eat very little. I am concerned just looking for advice from anyone who has also experienced anything like this. He goes back to the vet Monday for his weekly check in. Thank you!"

Let's hope we can provide Christine with some thoughtful suggestions. Thanks Kx

Michael asks : "Hi - I have a question. I have a 10 year old male Scottie called Angus. He is prone to bringing up bile ...
22/12/2024

Michael asks : "Hi - I have a question. I have a 10 year old male Scottie called Angus. He is prone to bringing up bile in the middle of the night. Not a huge amount each time and maybe for 2 nights only then nothing for months. Any ideas? He is checked out regularly at the vet. Thanks in advance. Michael"

Laura asks : Hi, can I ask a question please? Clementine who is 5 years old, has just had a needle biopsy done on a lump...
06/12/2024

Laura asks : Hi, can I ask a question please?
Clementine who is 5 years old, has just had a needle biopsy done on a lump on her mammary glands and it’s come back as cancerous.

The vet is going to do a full biopsy and remove the lump in a week and then will know more about what type of cancer it is. She then mentioned possibility of further operations. I was wondering if anyone had been through this and what to expect? I’m devastated as she is my world. She is also a school dog and works with primary school children."

Any advice you can give would help Lawrence and her beloved Clementine, pictured below. Thanks Kx

April would like some help: "Hi, I have a 6 1/2 year old male who has bloody diarrhea. It's almost completely blood, an...
06/12/2024

April would like some help: "Hi, I have a 6 1/2 year old male who has bloody diarrhea. It's almost completely blood, and jelly like. It only happens randomly, like a few times in the last year. We did take him to the vet, they tested his urine, stool, and bloodwork but found nothing and said he is fine. It just happened again, and it's scary to see...it seems like too much blood for it to be "nothing". Other than that, he acts fine! Anyone else experience this with their baby?"

If anyone has advice, April would appreciate hearing from you. Thanks Kx

03/11/2024

Craniomandibular Osteopathy
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We’re looking for a vet in the United Kingdom familiar with treating the very rare disease of craniomandibular osteopathy. If you know of a vet, please either leave a comment below or send us a message to [email protected] Thanks Kx

Cindy asks : "My 12 year old Scottie female (spayed) was diagnosed with Digital Melanoma. We had the toe removed and bi...
30/09/2024

Cindy asks : "My 12 year old Scottie female (spayed) was diagnosed with Digital Melanoma. We had the toe removed and biopsy said clean margins. Also had lymph node checked and it was clean. Oncol. vet recommends vacine which runs $890 a shot for 4 shots initially and then every 6 months, plus xray and ulta sound every every 2-3 months for first year. Otherwise she does well, has high ALP only, no cushings, has a mild heart murmur. We've had 7 other scotties - only 2 of whom made it to 13. Other than the toe she is the healthiest scottie we've ever had. Any experience with digital melanoma?"

If anyone is able to give Cindy and her darling scottie a bit of advice that would be wonderful. Thanks Kx

Mara would like some advice, please : "My 2 year old female has recurrent digestive issues and is currently taking Prilo...
24/09/2024

Mara would like some advice, please : "My 2 year old female has recurrent digestive issues and is currently taking Prilosec. Does anyone have experience with Deglycyrrhised licorice or slippery elm? It sounds promising. Thanks!"

If anyone has experience of this, I'm sure Mara and her beloved scottie would love to hear from you. Thanks Kx

Elevated Liver Enzymes=================Len asks : "My 8 year old male has developed high liver enzymes which have been v...
15/09/2024

Elevated Liver Enzymes
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Len asks : "My 8 year old male has developed high liver enzymes which have been verified by 2 blood tests over a 30 day period. I understand that starting at the age of 6-8 years, many Scotties often show significant elevation of certain liver enzymes. My vet has seen before in Scotties and there is no cure. She did suggest I have an Ultrasound of the abdomen done. Based on the fact there is no cure I wonder if I should have ultrasound done spending a lot of $. I have been giving him a supplement Hepato True Benefits which did lower the enzymes for second blood test. What advise and what is best supplement."

There's a few of us having had experience of this, so if we can give Len some help, I'm sure he and his beloved scottie boy would be grateful. Thanks Kx

Shannon asks : "Our Scottie, Emmie, is six years old and has been dealing with some health concerns recently. She has al...
13/09/2024

Shannon asks : "Our Scottie, Emmie, is six years old and has been dealing with some health concerns recently. She has allergies and is on Apoquel. Last Thursday, she experienced a mysterious episode that led us to take her to the vet with symptoms resembling bladder stones, but no stones were found.
An extensive blood panel revealed elevated liver levels, which, while not uncommon for Scotties, still concerned us. The vet administered hydration therapy, and remarkably, Emmie showed a full recovery by the next day. We retested her blood, and thankfully, all counts and parameters returned to normal, though her liver levels remained slightly elevated.
Due to her initial bladder stone suspicion, Emmie was on prescription food, which we’ve now replaced with a homemade diet of lean beef and vegetables, occasionally mixed with turkey. She’s been eating and drinking well, regaining her usual energetic, bossy demeanor.
Additionally, we performed an ACTH stimulation test to check for Addison’s Disease, which came back negative. However, our vet remains cautious and has suggested an ultrasound of Emmie’s liver to rule out other potential issues, especially since an early panel indicated a possible bleed, which wasn’t present in a subsequent test.
We’re currently considering our next steps: immediately proceed with the ultrasound, continue observation, or conduct another blood panel in a few months. We seek advice or experiences from others who have dealt with similar issues in their Scotties. Any observations or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you."

Any help you are able to give to Shannon and her beloved Emma will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Kx

Age for neutering scottie pups=======================Barbara asks : I could really use some advice as to the best age to...
16/06/2024

Age for neutering scottie pups
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Barbara asks : I could really use some advice as to the best age to have my two, male litter-mate puppies neutered. We got them about 3 weeks ago and they will be 5 months old tomorrow. Our veterinarian has already suggested we have them neutered at 6 months when we bring them in for their heartworm test. I felt that was way too young. However, I have noticed just in the past few days that their play is getting more agressive and I honestly don't know how much is normal behavior. I would really appreciate some advice. Thanks.

Barbara would appreciate any supportive useful information. Thanks Kx

Angela asks: "We have a puppy due to have her second lepto 4 vaccination, but she's recently been unwell, probably teeth...
07/05/2024

Angela asks: "We have a puppy due to have her second lepto 4 vaccination, but she's recently been unwell, probably teething, hopefully, and lethargic, not biting or making any vocalisations. Her vets at the first consultation, gave her a painkiller injection and prescribed her metacam for one day and she responded brilliantly. 6 days later she was presenting with 'lethargy' again, and the vets said to put her back on metacam for 3-4 days. She's been perfectly "fine" since being given metacam. However as stated, she's due her 2nd lepto 4 jab within the next couple of days, but not knowing what caused the two episodes of "lethargy" we are very worried about the 2nd lepto jab. We know that if we delay we will be asked to re-start the vaccination process, but as we don't know what caused the lethargy we are reluctant to go ahead with the 2nd lepto jab. has anyone been through this before and also, is there an 'alternative' that we can use to keep our baby safe until we know if she's 100% healthy to undergo the vaccinations at some later stage. We live in the UK. Thank you"

If anyone has been through this, or has some useful suggestions, then I'm sure that Angela would be grateful. Thanks Kx

Scottie Paw Pads=============Susan asks: "Hello, I have a 3 month old female Scotty. I was shaving the hair on her paws ...
06/05/2024

Scottie Paw Pads
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Susan asks: "Hello, I have a 3 month old female Scotty. I was shaving the hair on her paws and noticed she has conjoined paws. All four of her paws are like this and I wondered if anyone else's pup has the same thing?"

Brenna asks : "My Scottie, a 4 year old neutered male, has been diagnosed with a**l furunculosis. which started a little...
16/04/2024

Brenna asks : "My Scottie, a 4 year old neutered male, has been diagnosed with a**l furunculosis. which started a little over a year ago. It's a chronic condition more commonly seen in German Shepherds. We are receiving good care from our vet, but I am wondering if any other Scottie owners have experience with this and can offer advice. Thank you."

If anyone can help Brenna, I'm sure she and her scottie will be extremely grateful. Thanks Kx

Jimmy asks : "my 8 year old scotty has been diagnosed with bladder cancer. for anyone who has had to experience this,...
15/04/2024

Jimmy asks : "my 8 year old scotty has been diagnosed with bladder cancer. for anyone who has had to experience this, what can you share about life span once diagnosis has been confirmed, and suggestions about end of life process. I am not opting for chemo/radiation, rather a focus on quality of life. thank you."

Sadly I'm sure there will be plenty of help for Jimmy and his beloved scottie. So please let's make sure we are able to support him. Thanks Kx

UPDATE from Louise whose elderly scottie was drinking and urinating a lot. Louise has received the diagnosis that her be...
11/04/2024

UPDATE from Louise whose elderly scottie was drinking and urinating a lot. Louise has received the diagnosis that her beloved scottie has Cushing's syndrome. I know that there are a lot of scottie owners dealing with this, so if you could just let Louise know your best ways of looking after a scottie with Cushings I'm sure she and the rest of us would appreciate your help. Thanks Kx

Christopher asks : "We just found this small bump on our 3 1/2 yr old Scottie boy. Initially thought it was a tick, trie...
07/04/2024

Christopher asks : "We just found this small bump on our 3 1/2 yr old Scottie boy. Initially thought it was a tick, tried rubbing it gently with a q-tip covered in dish soap but there’s no legs and it doesn’t appear to be a tick on closer inspection. We have an appt with the vet for the end of the month, looking for any insight as to what it could be in the meantime. It’s about the size of a pimple for reference"

Any suggestions will be gratefully welcomed. Thanks Ks

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Beth would like a bit of advice please : "Recently noticed brown pigmentation on the eyes of my scottish terrier. It is present in both eyes but worse in the right eye. He has been a little hesitant on stairs recently. I am worried about how it is affecting his vision. There were no major issues with the eyes prior. Very mild conjunctivitis occasionally after a haircut but resolves in 1 to 2 days. I noticed it while wiping face this week." thanks Kx

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