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    ridecowgirl2001 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 18, 2008, 03:59 PM
    Does my dog have mange?
    I have a rotti that is about two years old, just today I noticed that he has a swollen nose and it is bleeding and he keeps scratching it which is making t worse. My boyfriend thinks it may be ant bites because he is an outside dog and sometimes spills his food all over which would attract ants. Is there a sure way for me to tell which it could be?
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    Feb 18, 2008, 04:03 PM
    Speaking from a laymans point of view I would agree with your b.f that it is not mange. I was raised in the country and saw countless strays with mange and can't ever recall seeing it only on their nose.
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    Feb 18, 2008, 07:28 PM
    If the nose is still swelling or hasn't gone down by tomorrow, call the vet (call ER vet tonight if any difficulty breathing). A bite or sting sounds likely, since it came up so fast.
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    Feb 18, 2008, 07:34 PM
    My parents have a dog who suffers from allergies. Certain times of the year he scratches enough to lose patches of hair and bleed. I believe that they give him a small dose of benadryl and it relieves the symptoms. I wouldn't recommend trying that unless your vet reccomends it, but its something to keep in mind...
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    Feb 19, 2008, 02:04 PM
    Probably is an insect bite of some sort. I would keep and eye on it and if his condition worsens or does not improve within 3 days, I would call the vet. He may be licking it more now that it is bothering him which will cause it to become raw. Antibacterial ointment such as panalog can help.
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