Can a dog become malnourished fast or get sores from sleeping?

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is difficult to know exactly what the sore is without seeing a photo. It can be trauma, a ruptured mass, or a severe infection. If the area is bleeding, has white or yellow discharge, or is causing your dog discomfort, he should be seen by a vet right away for treatment. In the meantime, you should try to keep the area as clean as possible and try to prevent your dog from licking the area with an E-collar or "cone". Kidney disease can cause a build up of toxins in the body, which can cause stomach ulcers and ulcers in the mouth, sores on the skin are not commonly associated with kidney disease. I hope all is well and am happy to answer any other questions you may have!

Hello, elbow & hock calluses, or hygromas, are common on most large breed dogs, regardless if they spend their time on a couch or concrete. There is very little muscle under the skin in these areas, so the skin is easily damaged. Often with time, the skin toughens up & no longer become easily damaged. In the meantime, Koba may need antibiotics, or gentle cleansing of the area with an antibacterial wipe, such as Hibiclens. Then talk to your vet about the use of additional padding, or protective braces for his elbows. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hi, yes this is typically a result from lying down/resting on hard surfaces. It is quite raw at present but over the course of time will heal and become a harder surface, might get pigmented too. You could take Charlie to see your vet to get an ointment to aid healing and pad his bedding and resting areas. We use foam mattresses in the hospital for dogs that are recumbent, and they are fairly easy to find, or you could use an extra large duvet filled over. Even if Charli is not recumbent, the soft mattress and bedding will help her too. Hope this helps !

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It looks like a pressure sore. Some dogs develop this dry, thickened skin around the 'bony' part of the legs. It usually happens to bigger dogs that often lie on hard surfaces. Please, try to use olive oil or a thick cream on the changes twice a day for 3-4 weeks. if it doesn't help, you will have to take Kovu to your local vets for an appointment.

This could be caused by constantly lying on a hard surface, such as concrete or hard wood floor. If Bella is always lying on a hard surface, I recommend providing her a soft place to lay on, such as a dog bed or blankets. It could also be caused by allergies, an infection, or a number of other causes. If she isn't lying on hard surfaces all the time, then there is likely a medical cause behind it, and I recommend taking her into your vet for an exam.

It is not uncommon for larger breeds to develop elbow callouses. Monitor for any licking or chewing of the spots. An e-collar (cone) can be used if necessary to stop licking. Provide a padded bed or beds for him to lay down. Consider adding an essential fatty acid supplement, such as DermCaps or EicosaCaps, to his diet. These may promote healthy skin and coat.

Elbow calluses are quite common due to the pressure on elbows when dogs lay on hard surfaces. It is possible that Maya has developed lesions called comedones on these calluses. These lesions can indicate a bacterial infection, mites, underlying endocrine disease (such as Cushing's disease, but unlikely given Maya's young age), among others. Continue monitoring these lesions for changes, discharge, irritation, or licking. While this does not sound like an urgent condition, Maya's vet should examine these lesions within the next week or so to determine if further diagnostics or treatment is indicated.