2006-12-23 08:33:03 · 9 answers · asked by leebo 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Many skin troubles can be traced right back to cheap food.
Fur falling out, even fleas love the cheap food, dry skin is traceable to poor food.
At least try a good up-grade.............
2006-12-23 08:40:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nu-Sal-T is a really good shampoo that you might be able to get from your vet. Aloe and Oatmeal shampoo is another shampoo made by Vet Solutions (or something like that) that you should be able to get from your vet. It does sound a bit like allergies, although I think Westies may be prone to skin issues. If you're willing to pay the money (it's expensive), your vet can draw blood and have the blood sent for comprehensive allergy testing. it may be the food you're feeding, in which case a hypo-allergenic food (such as Hill's Science Diet z/d, I think) is in order. Or it could be allergies to something else in your home. Good luck with your doggies!
2006-12-23 09:22:06 · answer #2 · answered by AK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi i had a dog with that , the problem is i got some stuff from the vet and it was wonderful, it cleared every thing and his coat came back shinning, it also got rid of all the fleas as well , sorry but i do not remember what it was called and it was 20 years ago , but there is stuff out there you just have to try the vet
2006-12-23 08:41:58 · answer #3 · answered by alenn g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had a similar problem with my westie. You should take them to the vets, and they may gie them a shot, or pills, or a cream to rub on the affected area.
2006-12-23 08:40:59 · answer #4 · answered by spazattack674 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it would help if you actually mentioned WHAT you had tried. What has ytour vet prescribed. The problem is so common in the breed that it's nicknamed 'westie skin'.
2006-12-24 00:41:57 · answer #5 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you must take them to the vets seems unusual that two could suffer from eczema unless it is heridatory if they are related, if not it could be something different from eczema that is spreading from one dog to another , eczema is usually confined to the one sufferer.
2006-12-23 08:48:47 · answer #6 · answered by batty 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you are in the uk try babys sudacream from chemist that realy works for eczema on humans or dogs it is for alsorts of skin problems
2006-12-23 11:27:28 · answer #7 · answered by zippy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sound like allergy not eczema
take them to the vets they will be more helpful than here
2006-12-26 23:35:36 · answer #8 · answered by needanswers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can get a shampoo from the vets called malaseb. its really good.the vet would have to prescribe it though.
2006-12-26 10:49:34 · answer #9 · answered by wendywoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you been to the vets? it may be allergies, maybe try a pet homeopathist, herbalist or something similar!
2006-12-23 08:39:20 · answer #10 · answered by PInky without perky!! 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋