My dog has a naty skim problem?

my dog has a skim disease know highly in west highland terriors and for some reason it wont cure he lost most of his fur his skin is black and oily and sometimes swollen even when given steroides it doesnt seem to make to much of a diffrence any ideas of what to do for him. Besides put him down cause my brother would never allow it. he loves the dog and doesnt even like to hear people when they say how nasty he looks he gets very defencive.

My dog has a naty skim problem?
It sounds like you need to take that baby to the vet before it gets any worse.
Reply:It's skin cancer.
Reply:Best ask your vet for suggestions, only your vet knows the best course of action. They also know the dx and prognosis.
Reply:Put the dog down if he is suffering. Your brother will get over it.
Reply:a diet consisting of raw meaty bones, muscle meat and organs clears up skin problems, and eliminates allergies. Since you have nothing to lose, give it a try.


For the next few weeks, try feeding chicken wings or thighs(for the size of your dog, one thigh or wing is a whole meal). Or you can get some chicken backs, and chop it into halves or thirds. Then you can give liver, etc....


As long as it is raw, bones are the best for your dog, as they don't choke, and raw bones don't splinter.


Good luck!!!
Reply:i assume he has been tested for mange - this can give the same symptoms you describe, and steroids will make it worse - its a simple skin scrape your vet can do
Reply:you need to bring him to a veterinary dermatologist to find out what it is





this is not a regular vet ... this is a vet that specializes in the skin of dogs ... we saw one for our dog that had a terrible skin condition and it turned out to be a fungus





there are so many things and they can be treated


do not let some of these letters you received upset you


no one could have looked worse than my dog and now she has a gorgeous coat





check in your area for a dermatologist


did your vet not recommend that you should see one


they should know where the closest one is located





take a look at these sites ...





http://www.vet.utk.edu/clinical/sacs/der...





http://www.westiemed.org/health/malassez...





http://www.dermapet.com/articles/art-20....








much good luck to you ...
Reply:Your dog has malazzesia which is a yeast overgrowth. You need to get a vet who isn't pumping the poor thing full of steroids, as you said it doesn't help and the dog is probably miserable. A completely grain free diet would be a good start. Google malazzesia or yeast overgrowth in canines to get some idea what's going on. Good luck.