How do you get rid of them? They are rough spots/hardened skin and no hair in those spots...right on the elbows. My dog had them when I got him and I assume they are from being tied up in one spot and laying on rough concrete all the time from the previous owner.
They are getting better and hair is starting to grow back in, but I was wondering if there is anything I can put on them to speed up the process.
Chastity Tyler Webboard User Reg: 03-03-2004
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Hmmm. I dont have an answer to that but I can relate. My Doberman that passed away at the begining of the year had scabby elbows and nipples (male) I assume from him laying on concrete since he wasnt ever tied up. And as far as the nipples, the same from, the concrete and of corse the deep chest that dobermans have. Even when he no longer laid on concrete they never went away, but I never put anything on them either.
I think those calluses are a normal part of aging for a dog. My GSD, now four, has them on his elbows, and rarely lies on concret (he spends most of his time in the house lying on a rug or in his padded crate at work), nor is he ever tied up. I'm not aware that there's any way to make them go away; I would think that once the callus forms, the hair follicles have been destroyed and will not regenerate.
Ringworm would not localize to two distinct spots on each leg.
I checked my dogs last night- one 5 going on 6 and the 2 year old. Neither have the calluses. I think I remember it actually having something to do with carpet? We only have carpet in two rooms in the house *shrugs*...
No pads in their crates- no frills... and I certainly don't moisturize my dog's elbows... I can hardly remember to do my own... :rolleyes:
My golden-collie had them on her elbows from crawling under our bed to sleep at night. She was an indoor dog so I think the daily friction on the carpet caused them. The hair never did grow back.
The golden we have now had huge calluses on his elbows when we adopted him 3 months ago. I just noticed the other day that the fur has grown back and they are almost completely gone.
Not sure why the difference in the 2 dogs. Could be the surface, food,...or maybe because we let the new one sleep up on the bed??? :rolleyes:
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My GSD had calluses on both elbows when we lived in our old house which incidently was completely carpeted. Since moving into our new home about 1.5 years ago,which has hardwood throughout, his calluses are gone and the fur has grown back. I definitely think carpeting is a possible cause.
Thanks. His is getting better and some hair is starting to grow back in.
I was talking to another person the other day and they recommended 'utter cream' I think it was called? Basically they use it on cows when they start to get calluses from being milked so much.
Not sure if thats right, but I may go by the feed store in town and see what they say.
Dan Oas Webboard User Reg: 09-21-2004
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That 'udder cream' is in a green cube shaped can,
Red letters say 'Bag Balm', smaller white letters say 'Vermont's Original' and black 'Since 1899'.
works well on raw paws too, your's and your dog's.
Likely be near the checkout at a feed store, or
even some hardware/general types.
Enjoy
-DanO
CORN HUSKER'S LOTION seems to soften and rejuvinate elbows that are subjected to carpet wear.in fact, i think any lanolin based lotion will help. udder butter would be my second choice,because it is designed to actually soften the skin to facillitate elongation and minimize chafeing of a cows teats.
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