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"Suddenly, a bright red spot appeared on the dog's upper lip, which the dog, visibly annoyed, kept licking constantly. The veterinarian fortunately ruled out a fungal infection, but still took some material for a culture test, which requires about ten days of waiting..." This is what a friend told us a few days ago, but this is a situation that often happens to those who have dogs and cats: spots, blisters or irritations appear and the mind immediately goes to fungal diseases, which are particularly contagious and can also be transmitted to humans. Returning home, our friend, however, mentally reviewed the last hours of the dog's activities and realized that the only thing that could have caused that red spot on the upper lip was... the latex from the figs that had fallen to the ground after a storm. A not very common diagnosis, immediately shared with the veterinarian and which, after a few days, will be strengthened by the negative result of the culture and by a healing without consequences. In reality, not everyone knows that fig latex is strongly irritating and can burn the skin, including that of a dog, which accidentally comes into contact with it by biting the fruit from the top. The urticant reaction is due to furanocoumarin and calcium oxalate crystals contained in the latex, which produce linear and well-defined bright red spots, often accompanied by painful symptoms. In addition to figs, other lattices cause toxic dermatitis: this is the case, for example, with some ranunculaceae, such as anemones and buttercups, but also with the latex that comes out from daisies, tulips and the bulbs of narcissus and hyacinths. Almost always, the problem is resolved with the application of soothing and anti-inflammatory creams. Good to know!

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“All'improvviso sul labbro superiore del cane è comparsa una macchia di colore rosso acceso, che il cane, visibilmente infastidito, leccava di continuo. Il veterinario ha fortunatamente escluso che si trattasse di micosi, ma ha comunque prelevato del materiale per l'esame colturale, che richiede però una decina di giorni di attesa…” E' quanto ci ha raccontato un'amica qualche giorno fa, ma è una situazione che capita spesso a chi ha cani e gatti: compaiono macchie, bolle o irritazioni e la mente va subito alle malattie da fungo, particolarmente contagiose e che si trasmettono anche all'uomo. Tornando a casa, la nostra amica ha, però, mentalmente ripercorso le ultime ore di attività del cane ed ha realizzato che l'unica cosa che avrebbe potuto provocare quella macchia rossa sul labbro superiore era…il lattice dei fichi caduti a terra dall'albero dopo un temporale. Una diagnosi non proprio usuale, condivisa immediatamente con il veterinario e che, dopo qualche giorno, sarà rafforzata dall'esito negativo della coltura e da una guarigione senza conseguenze. In realtà, non proprio tutti sanno che il lattice del fico è fortemente irritante e può ustionare la pelle, compresa quella di un cane, che ne venga a contatto accidentalmente addentando il frutto dall'apice. La reazione urticante è dovuta alla furocumarina e ai cristalli di ossalato di calcio contenuti nel lattice, che producono delle macchie lineari e ben definite, di un rosso acceso, spesso accompagnate da una sintomatologia dolorosa. Oltre a quello del fico anche altri lattici provocano fitodermatiti tossiche: così è, ad esempio, per alcune ranuncolacee, come gli anemoni e i botton d'oro, ma anche per il lattice che fuoriesce dalle margherite, dai tulipani e dai bulbi dei narcisi e dei giacinti. Quasi sempre, la cosa si risolve con l'applicazione di creme lenitive e antinfiammatorie. Bene a sapersi!

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Associazione Onlus Apaca
Cared for by Associazione Onlus Apaca · ItalyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing E&#8217 home

What you'll need for E&#8217 in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About E&#8217

What life with E&#8217 looks like

E&#8217 is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Associazione Onlus Apaca in Italy.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇮🇹Adopting from Italy

Italian canili require adopters to sign a stewardship contract (affido) and may retain the right to verify the animal's wellbeing post-adoption. Animals are chipped and sterilized before leaving (Legge 281/91). Public canili rifugio typically waive adoption fees.

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Frequently asked

Adopting E&#8217, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about E&#8217?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Associazione Onlus Apaca handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw E&#8217 on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt E&#8217 if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Associazione Onlus Apaca will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is E&#8217 already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if E&#8217 isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Associazione Onlus Apaca early rather than rehoming privately; they know E&#8217 and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (IT). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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