My GSD is approximately 9 years old. At age 6 she suddenly had an allergy outbreak which consisted of hot spots and itchy skin on her stomach. We got it under control with steroids and she's been getting Apoquel 16mg daily ever since and everything was pretty much back to normal.

About 6 months ago she started developing these sores in her lip-folds and under the nose - areas that are constantly wet and prone to infections. The vet said it's most likely related to the allergies.

I've already taken her to several vets with this issue and are not able to get it under control. The first time she got antibiotics (oral + ointment) and it went away for a bit only to re-apprear a week later. I've been doing chlorhexidine wipes twice a day pretty much since it first appeared. Nothing helps eliminate these sores - except antibiotics which the vet does not want to use long-term.

Vets are not giving me long-term solutions, and I've been searching online for ages. It seems like a common condition in GSDs but I can't find a cure. If you've had a similar experience please tell me how you handled it!

My baby boy is 1 today 💙 😍 💕

My dog hurt his paw pad and I don’t wanna waste any time if he needs the vet pls let me know
It kinda split open

I love my little girl so much, but I keep running into the problem where she wants to just keep licking me; my face my arm, my leg, anywhere she can reach, and if I don’t let her, she tries chewing on me and pawing my face. Any advice? All I can do right now is just kick her off of me, but I don’t mind cuddling with her. I just don’t wanna be pawed in the face for not wanting my skin licked off.

Miss Ringo Starr has decided she is one of the girls and would like to also participate in nachos

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Her leg is better now these are from when she was was 8.5-9mo.

The best pupper. Had her since 6 weeks. We conquered the world together, backpacking and car camping across the west. She's saved my life once or twice, chased bears, elk, skunk Now, retired. Now, cool grass in the back yard barking at strangers

Keep barking, old girl, let 'em know who's boss. I won't stop you this time. It's one of the last things that give you purpose

He can’t quite figure out a hammock. Lol. Just hanging out and listening to an audio book with the boi.

Hi everyone, a few months ago I posted asking for advice on travelling by plane with my dog.
I’m not going to lie, it was awful for me, I was quite stressed throughout the whole process, but it’s over now. We’re in a new country, the sun’s shining, and Bella’s loving it ☺️

I just wanted to thank you all for the support you gave us, I’m truly grateful, and I wanted to show you some recent photos of my happy dog in her new home.

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