Well,
Misty and I went to the vet last night and it is not a hot spot after all. The vet said it was eosinophilic granuloma complex (ie an allergic reaction). She said most likely it is to her food, although she's been eating the same all her life (Misty will be 3 in August).
Does anyone have any experience? Misty got a steroid shot in the rear end and sent home. The vet highly recommends prescription food too although I'm not a fan of SD.
Do I need to change her food right away? Do I wait and see if the steroid clears up the plaques? I just don't know what else to do for my girl.
She is picking at it a lot less than she was yesterday so it must be feeling better.
I'm still doing research, but I always stop here first! I have so many questions and don't really know where to start.
Thanks guys!
Misty and I went to the vet last night and it is not a hot spot after all. The vet said it was eosinophilic granuloma complex (ie an allergic reaction). She said most likely it is to her food, although she's been eating the same all her life (Misty will be 3 in August).
Does anyone have any experience? Misty got a steroid shot in the rear end and sent home. The vet highly recommends prescription food too although I'm not a fan of SD.
Do I need to change her food right away? Do I wait and see if the steroid clears up the plaques? I just don't know what else to do for my girl.
She is picking at it a lot less than she was yesterday so it must be feeling better.
I'm still doing research, but I always stop here first! I have so many questions and don't really know where to start.
Thanks guys!