Shah Pei legs what would you do with this?

Re: Shah Pei legs what would you do with this?

Stephen Courtney — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 21:23:57 GMT

Absolutely don't consider even touching that with a knife. Skin like that in those areas is normal for a Shar Pei. Surgery would be a nightmare of subcutaneous mucin and potential wound break down, and would be of no benefit to the dog whatsoever. Would also have to be reported as an appearance-altering procedure, wouldn't it?

Re: Shah Pei legs what would you do with this?

Andrew Mellor — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 15:45:58 GMT

surgery or now there would still need to be management on an ongoing basis or post surgery they would gen up back again. because as you say the circumferential nature of the skin I think I wouldn't touch these with someone elses barge pole!

Re: Shah Pei legs what would you do with this?

Charlotte Marshall — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 15:32:43 GMT

The skin folds are actually pretty clean at the moment. Nice and dry and not inflamed or sore. Obviously management of any dermatitis will be ongoing. I mainly wanted to know if anyone would consider surgery and if so how they would go about it. The owner wanted to know if there was anything to be done other than just management.

Re: Shah Pei legs what would you do with this?

Mark Hedberg — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 10:46:29 GMT

[quote user="Martin Atkinson"]

[quote user="Hannah Wynne Richards"] Show breeders![/quote]Only one step above ISIL IMO!

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I'm not sure which of those two would be more offended by the comparison!

Re: Shah Pei legs what would you do with this?

Martin Atkinson — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 10:25:41 GMT

[quote user="Hannah Wynne Richards"] Show breeders![/quote]Only one step above ISIL IMO!

Re: Shah Pei legs what would you do with this?

Hannah Wynne Richards — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 09:24:17 GMT

Show breeders!

Says it all.

Wynne

Re: Shah Pei legs what would you do with this?

Rob Davis — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 09:19:37 GMT

I agree with the above postings, looks relatively normal for a Shar-Pei to me! I once removed a large flap of skin from a Shar-Pei's neck because he was unable to eat properly - every time he put his head down, the skin flopped down and covered the food bowl..... Don't you just love them!

Re: Shah Pei legs what would you do with this?

Kate Richardson — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 19:53:50 GMT

Is it bothering the dog or the owner? Agree with looking for demodex/malassezia. If not bothering the dog and you are happy the skin is not infected/inflamed, then I would probably manage as any other skin fold with regular cleaning etc. I wouldn't touch it with a scalpel either!

Re: Shah Pei legs what would you do with this?

Martin Atkinson — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 18:41:15 GMT

Take a swab from that and it will probably be hooching with Malassezia but I would also look for Demodex. Malaseb shampoo may help. I certainly wouldn't be touching it wife a scalpel apart from taking a biopsy!