In a message dated 12/4/2008 9:18:42 A.M. Central Standard Time, spotted101@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: am wondering if she is fighting a bacterial problem and if anyone has ideas on what I should maybe wash her face with. She is absolutely fine otherwise - healthy as a horse, chasing her ball, eating well and keeping Pepper in line. I hate to take her in for something like this, but if I have to, I have too (time for her Sr. Profile and bloodwork anyhoo)... Had a problem like this on one of my males, and for awhile I thought nothing of it. I rubbed vitamin E on it, then aloe. It would look better but never go away. Had him into the vet for something else and the vet noticed it, said it was an immuno/bacteria issue and prescribed Cephalexin. He took it for 14 days and it cleared up very quickly. 2 months later it was back. My vet in Canada suggested a regime of steroids instead. Tried that over 2 years ago and it cleared and never returned. Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 ph 409-287-3940 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont (recording secretary), Life member CKC "The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitude"-William James **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================