to the point that he gets sores and bald spots,the poor little guy is miserable.The vet has given us countles meds,both oral and topical,we've tried many,many different foods and nothig is easing his discomfort,any one have any ideas?THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-12-25 04:54:51 · 9 answers · asked by redhead 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Gee....I thought all the new designer breeds HAD no health problems.
Guess maybe they do.
2006-12-25 07:45:44 · answer #1 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am sorry that your dog suffers so. My dog had severe skin allergies and this is what we did. Hopefully, it might help your poor dog.
1. Grizzly salmon oil or EPA (Wysong's cold pressed fish oil). This has omega 3 oils that soothe skin allergies and help maintain healthier skin. Within a month of using these my dog visibly became less itchy.
2. A gentle colloidal oatmeal shampoo that soothed my dog's skin. I used this weekly until his allergies minimized. Your dog may prescribe a presciption shampoo.
3. I switched to a food with minimal ingredients. Turns out corn was the allergy inducer, but with a food based on lamb and brown rice, it went away. I used Duck and Potato, and Lamb and brown rice flavors, after checking the ingredients for corn. Brands like Blue, Wysong, Dick Von Patten (duck and potato) etc all offer minimal or different ingredient foods. I know you have tried other foods, but did you check the number of ingredients
4. Check the household products used to clean your floors. Maybe they are causing the allergy. A dog I knew was allergic to Pine Sol!
5. Supplement the above with your doc's medication. It should improve your dog's skin. Ask your vet about yeast tablets as well.
2006-12-25 13:09:17 · answer #2 · answered by imported_beer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here it goes: no matter what you feed him, he will continue to suffer. What the money-loving Veterinarian will not tell you is that he has a VITAMIN DEFICIENCY which is easily remedied by going to Petco or other pet store and purchase "Super 14" which is mainly for horses, but, also for dogs and cats. Stop all creams, all medicines, make sure he stays warm, dry and comfortable. Within a month you will see how much he improves and ultimately it will resolve. It only takes 1/2 teaspoon of this powder per 15 lbs body weight. Give twice the recommended dosage for the first two weeks and then reduce to the usual level. If you do not find this at a pet store, do a search for Farnam Companies, Inc., (they manufacture this vitamin) and find out WHO sells it in your area. Meanwhile, stop giving your money away to Vets who will keep your pet coming back (much like doctors do to humans), so that they can take your hard earn money. Sounds cynical at best, but, that is how one gets after going through the same thing you are going through with your beloved pet. By the way, there is no need to spend xtra money in super foods either, that is also nothing but hype! A good flea repellent is also a good idea and I can recommend Flys-X distributed by W.E. Young...it is a botanically derived insecticide for Horses, Dogs...ect I wish you the best ! Just make sure you are well into 2 weeks of these vitamins before you use ANY KIND OF PESTICIDE, YOUR DOG IS NOT WELL ENOUGH TO COPE WITH IT...OK? If he has fleas, bathe him with peppermint soap until he has shown improvement. Please DO NOT SHAVE HIS HAIR, it will only make matters worse. Yes, I know you have gotten a few answers, "Super 14" is only $21.00 and it will last you 3 months, do the math and make sure you do feed it to him in his food, he will even like it!
2006-12-25 13:29:48 · answer #3 · answered by MARVI 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The first part is the hardest. Have all his hair shaved off. Then the Vet can give you medicine to clear his skin up. After that though, you need a vitamin that will stop the internal cause, assuming he doesn't have the mange. etc. etc. Skin problems are usually treated from the inside if you really want to see a change. You have to go to the Vet though! No way around that!
2006-12-25 13:06:38 · answer #4 · answered by Dovey 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your dog is allergic to something. Have your vet run allergy tests. It may be something as simple as the food you are feeding him or even the shampoo you are bathing him in. It also might be an allergy to fleas.
Having your dog tested now could stop something worse in the future.
2006-12-25 13:05:49 · answer #5 · answered by witchywoman143 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you need to ask about allergy testing at your vet. A blood test is needed and then a report will be sent back and tell your vet what you dog is allergic to and then they will make recommedations about what type of allergy injections would be helpful
2006-12-25 13:40:55 · answer #6 · answered by leftygirl_75 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have the vet do an allergy test, there might be something in the home he's allergic to. your vet can reccomend the correct testing to do, or go see a veterinary dermatologist.
2006-12-25 13:02:19 · answer #7 · answered by bad kitty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can be the shampoo he is using I would suggest to see a vet.
2006-12-25 13:23:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dog has the same problem..we started giving him sardines..hes doing better now
2006-12-25 13:44:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋