My Shih-tzu has a sore about the size maybe a lil' bigger on her head. It looks bad. What do you think it is? Can you help me get rid of it. I've been putting cream like for a fungus on it, but it doesn't seem to be healing with it. Please help me....
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It could be a lot of things, but is very unlikely to be a fungus. The easiest thing it could be is a cyst, in which case you should *stop* putting any cream on it at all: cream will just make the blockage worse. The worst it could be is a tumour, in which case the cream is beside the point. You need to take your dog to the vet and get this bump diagnosed, so you can treat it properly.
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Shih-Tzus are prone to skin issues. I know. I've spent a small fortune on trying to keep GiGi well. The sore is likely something that will respond well to Neosporin. I use it on GiGi when she scratches a sore place and usually within a day or two, it is healing up. Open wounds are different than hot spots and may require more aggressive treatment from your vet.
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It sounds like the same thing my dog had a couple years ago and OF COURSE I can't remember what its called. Bottom line - you need to go to the vet. If it IS the same thing the sore will grow very quickly!! The treatment is very simple - Vet gave us some type of medicated powder that had to be applied several times a day. Good luck!
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