Miraculous Cure: Golden Retriever's Back Bumps Treated

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The Tale of My Dog's Skin Woe

It all started a few weeks ago when the skies seemed to pour rain nonstop. Each time I took my furry friend out for a walk, we often found ourselves caught in the downpour. I couldn't help but worry that one of those times, I might not have dried him thoroughly enough, leading to his skin infection.

The signs were subtle at first. He would occasionally rub against the sofa or the corner of the wall, but I didn't think much of it. It wasn't until two days later, when I took the time to groom him, that I noticed the telltale red bumps on his back. They were numerous and alarming, like a warning flag in the wilderness of my dog's coat!

Without hesitation, I shaved his fur to get a better look and sought advice from a vet. The vet suggested it might be eczema, and asked if our home was particularly damp, or if he had been bathed, swum, or left wet without proper drying. I confessed to all of the above, and the vet recommended an antibacterial ointment or spray, emphasizing the importance of keeping his skin dry.

I had ordered some medication, but it was on its way and wouldn't arrive for a while. Seeing my poor pup in discomfort, I scoured our home for any remedies I could use. That's when I found two tubes of "Xin'er Ning" (a compound griseofulvin ointment) that I had previously used for my cat's ear mites. Upon examining the ingredients—griseofulvin, neomycin sulfate, triamcinolone acetonide, and permethrin—I discovered they were strikingly similar to the imported skin cream the vet had recommended. I decided to test it on a small area of his skin first, and if there was no improvement, I would stop using it.

I began by disinfecting the affected areas with iodine, then applied the ointment to a small patch on his rump. The next day, I noticed the bumps seemed slightly less red, though the change was not dramatic. But since there was no worsening, I continued the treatment.

On the third day, the mail finally arrived with the vet's prescribed medication. But seeing the improvement in his skin, and realizing I had limited supplies of the new medicine, I decided to continue with the "Xin'er Ning" and apply it all over his body once the current tube was finished.

By the tenth day, the tube of "Xin'er Ning" was empty, but my dog's skin had visibly improved. I then switched to the new medication, continuing the treatment for another five days. The bumps on his body had almost vanished, and his fur had started to grow back. There was still a small patch of baldness, which I suspected was due to some hair follicle damage, and would take time to recover.

(Insert a photo of the dog looking adorable and proud of his healing coat)

While I was lucky to find the right treatment this time, it was only after consulting with a vet and doing my research. Please, don't try this at home! If your furry friend is suffering from skin issues, it's crucial to have them checked by a professional.

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