Pododermatitis in Bulldogs (Paw Dermatitis)

Subject: Help Needed for Buster’s Paw Skin Disease, allergies and paw skinfolds 🐾🚑

Dear Dr. Kraemer, my 5-year-old Bulldog, Buster, developed what seems to be paw dermatitis. 🐶 He’s been licking his paws incessantly, and I’ve noticed redness and some swelling. Could this be an allergy or something more serious? 🤔 I’ve read that Bulldogs can be prone to interdigital cyste and skinfold issues. Are there specific creams, dietary changes, or supplements that could help? 🥗💊

 Tammy & Buster 🐾 #AllergyHealth #PawCare #DermatitisRelief  #skinfoldsCare

Introduction To Bulldog Allergic Paw Dermatitis:

Pododermatitis in bulldogs and French bulldogs is an allergic itchy inflammatory skin disease of the paw. It is a common dermatologic problem in English and French bulldogs and is typically associated with underlying skin issues. 

Untreated mild pododermatitis can progress to a painful sever paw disease

Some of those paw diseases’ origin could be due to skinfolds and wrinkles moisture and dampness.

WHAT IS SKINFOLD PODODERMATITIS?

Paw skinfold pododermatitis in bulldogs and French bulldogs is an inflammatory skinfold condition affecting the paws. This dermatologic issue is prevalent among bulldogs and is mostly due to moisture trap and dampness, inflammation, and infection.

WHAT ARE THE OTHER BULLDOG WRINKLE PROBLEMS?

• Nose & Facial Wirnkles 
• Tail Pocket Fold Dermatitis
• Vaginal folds and Hooded Vulva
• Chin and Lip Acne

Bulldog Paw Skinfolds and Allergic Pododermatitis 5 X MUST KNOW

1. Skinfolds Pododermatitis is usually due to bulldog webbing, skinfolds, and allergies
2. Skinfolds and webbing trap moisture. The dampness becomes hospitable to bacteria and yeast.
3. The inflammation and infection typically manifest as raw redness, itching, smelliness, and pain.
4. Treatment includes antiseptic bully therapeutics (wipes, rinse, spray, lotion)
5. Prevention includes Dr. Kraemer’s Bully Paw Care Bundles

The Members of This Community Prefer Prevention Over RX

What Causes Bulldog Paw Allergy Pododermatitis Skin Disease?

The most noticeable underlying conditions leading to paw allergy (pododermatitis) and skinfold paw dermatitis in bulldogs and Fr. bulldogs are:

1. Idiopathic sterile granulomas
2. Allergic dermatitis
   • food allergies
   • atopic dermatitis
   • contact allergy
3. Demodicosis (red skin mite)
4. Skin-fold dermatitis
5. Interdigital Cysts
6. Immune medicated: like pemphigus
7. Tumors

All these conditions can lead to secondary bacterial and yeast overgrowth.

Paw Allergy Skinfold Pododermatitis in Bulldogs SYMPTOMS: 

Most bulldogs with pododermatitis will present with some degree of moist, redness, and inflammation of the paw

• Red irritated paws
• Swellon paws
• Paw hair loss
• Licking and itching
• Hair and skin discoloration and stains
• Lesions
• Blisters
• Ulcers
• Discharge and pus

Your bulldog or French bulldog may frequently lick and bite the affected area in an attempt to alleviate discomfort and itchiness.

In addition to the rosy inflammation, some bulldogs might exhibit reddish-brown staining in the fur surrounding the inflamed area, similar to “tear stains.” The saliva that comes into contact with the skin during persistent licking has the same staining effect as tear

Their saliva might cause reddish-brown staining in the fur surrounding the inflamed area.

Is  Bulldog and Fr. Bulldog Paw Allergy Painful?

Your bulldog might exhibit minor, difficult-to-detect discomfort, such as licking and biting the area, or inactivity. More obvious evidence of pain includes limping and intense licking. If you observe any of these symptoms or notice your dog consistently favoring a particular foot, it’s essential to examine the area and seek advice from your veterinarian

When the pain is intense, your bulldog may be reluctant to walk and might display a noticeable limp.

How is Bulldog Skinfolds Paw Allergic Pododermatitis Diagnosed?

For the most part, your veterinarian should be able to determine the problem based on a site examination, but occasionally, other tests like a

• cytological exam: look for bacteria, yeast buds, and abnormal cells
• bacterial culture
• skin scrapings: mite testing
• blood and urine tests: 
• food trials: food allergy testing
• AVRL: atopic allergy testing
• Biopsy: sometimes biopsies will be required to help rule out cancer and autoimmune disease
• Radiographs: bone cancer, arthritis

The best approach is prevention by controlling allergies and topically wiping, rinsing, and spraying the paw, digits, and between their toes.

Follow the skin fold dermatitis maintenance routine, which includes daily wiping, spraying, rinsing, applying gel, dipping, and shampooing.

Below is a list of the essential paw disease home care and prevention:

1. BULLDOG PAW TOPICAL THERAPEUTICS

The best course of action is daily inspections of their paws, including the surfaces between their toes. Then, follow the skin fold dermatitis bulldog maintenance instructions, which include

1. Daily Antiseptic Wiping: use our bully antiseptic skinfold wipes. Make sure to wipe between the digits and around the paw pads
2. Antiseptic Spray: use our bully antiseptic skinfold spray especially if your bully is corporative with wipes and dips
3. Rinsing & Dipping: Dip the paw in water mixed with Epsom salts and antiseptic rinse
4. Antiseptic Shampooing & Lotion: while the shampoo should be rinsed after 10 minutes the No-Rinse lotion can be left on.

• “V4B XL Bully skinfold paw wipes”
• antiseptic shampoo
• Bully rinse-free medicated antiseptic gels.

2. BULLDOG PAW DERMATITIS VISUAL INSPECTION:

The best course of action is to perform daily inspections of their paws, including the surfaces between their toes

3. BULLDOG THERAPEUTIC SUPPLEMENTS:

You should also consider including therapeutic supplements to help control and heal the skin barrier and control, itch, inflammation, allergies, and pain.

• V4B Bulldog Fish Oil EFA Skin-Immune-Joint
•  V4B Bully Comfort Plus Formula
• Bully Itch & Allergy Formula
• Bully Skin & Coat Derma Care
• V4B Bully Immune Support Formula

Bulldog and Fr. Bulldog Paw Allergic Pododermatitis TREATMENT

Your treatment often requires a short-term prescription medication use long term bully therapeutics

1. ALLERGIC PAW DERMATITIS RX

Prescription medications are often based on diagnostic tests and might include:

• Itch Control RX:
  • Antihistamines
  • Convinia Injection
  • Steroids (topical and oral)
  • Cyclosporin
  • Apoqel
• Antibiotics
• Antifungal (yeast)

2. BULLDOG TOPICAL AND SUPPLEMENTS THERAPEUTICS

TOPICALS BULLY THERAPEUTICS

• V4B XL Bully Skin Fold Antiseptic wipes,
• V4B Bully antiseptic yeasty bully shampoo
• V4B Skinfold Antiseptic Skinfold Lotion
• V4B Skinfold Antiseptic Skinfold Rinse & Spray

3. BULLY THERAPEUTIC SUPPLEMENTS FOR POW ALLERGY

• V4B Bulldog Fish Oil EFA Skin-Immune-Joint
•  V4B Bully Comfort Plus Formula
• V4B Bully Skin & Coat Derma Care Tab
• V4B Bully Immune Booster Formula
• V4B Bully Itch & Allergies Formula

Paw Allergic Pododermatitis in Bulldogs TIPS & WARNINGS:

Below are selected paw dermatitis tips and warnings, courtesy of Dr. Kraemer

#1. SKINFOLD PODODERMATITIS LASER & STEM CELL TIP:

I have successfully addressed severe cases of paw dermatitis in bulldogs that showed limited response to conventional allergy medications (such as steroids and other immune suppressants) using innovative treatments like cold laser therapy and stem cell therapy.

#2. BULLDOG PAW DERMATITIS MEDICATION TIP:

A positive response to any of these medications or itch relief may suggest allergies.

• corticosteroids
• Cytopoint injection
• cyclosporine
• Apoquel may suggest allergies.

Seasonal versus non-seasonal, age of onset, and response to previous therapy can help narrow the differential diagnosis

#3. BULLDOG PAW SKINFOLD PRESCRIPTION TIP:

Distinguishing between seasonal and non-seasonal occurrences, considering the age of onset, and evaluating responses to prior therapy can aid in narrowing down the potential causes.

Positive reactions to corticosteroids, cyclosporines, and apoquel may indicate allergies as a contributing factor.

#1. BULLDOG PAW DERMATITIS YEAST WARNING:

Often, the primary underlying condition (allergies) ends up leading to a secondary yeast, or bacterial infection (pyoderma and Malassezia).

#2. BULLDOG PODODERMATITIS INFECTION WARNING:

Bacterial infections usually require 6 weeks or more of antibiotics, depending on the results of a culture and sensitivity test (especially given the increasing prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococci, or “MRSP”.

When facing  MRSP and skin infection we always recommend combining topical antiseptic therapeutics with  the prescription medication

#3. BULLDOG PAW DERMATITIS SCARING WARNING:

Neglecting treatment may lead to heightened itching and pain, potentially resulting in the formation of scar tissue on the foot and paw area. This scar tissue can impede the healing process and increase the likelihood of recurrence.

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