My 4 year old pup has a rash on his belly, we feed him porplan dog food, anything that can help? I had heard that and oatmeal shampoo would help?
My Jack Russle Terrier has a skin problem?
If you are looking for a good shampoo for you dog go to the vet and get a shampoo called efa HyLyt or Relief you can wash them 3 time a weak with the stuff it dont strip the oils that they need away.Helps with itching and dryness of skin.
Works very well.
The Relief has
Pramoxine hci
and Colloidal
Oatmeal for temp relief ofitching
Discomfort and Omega-6Fatty acids for dermal renourishing.
HyLyt has
Soap-free Hypoaallergenic shampoo for routine cleansing or normal dry or sensitive skin.it has fatty acids in it I fine this one to work for me.
Added answer.....................
He could have a allergy to frontline did it start when you started to use the frontline?If it started when you started to use it then its probably the frontline.
Reply:oatmeal shampoo is soothing to their skin. it dosent always work. Rashes are common to that breed. take him to the vet
Reply:If it's all flaky and dry then yes oatmeal would be good. But you can buy a shampoo at the pet shop or vet or a few dollars that's medicated for skin problems. Hope your doggy gets to feeling better!
Reply:He might have allergies. Call your vet and have them test. A lot of the time allergies develop after the first year, but they can appear later too. The oatmeal shampoo will help a little, but it won't clear up the rash. Good Luck.
Reply:There are lotions and roll on stuff you can buy. My dog itches her neck so much it hurts her. It is on a roll or you can get anti-itch stuff from the store
Reply:just go to your local store and look for a dog shampoo that says for a dogs skin and coat, it is usually not expensive it should help your dog
NOTE: Do not put regular lotion on your dog! it will make the situation worse!
Reply:There are several reasons for your dogs red skin.
Most of them allergies. Herein is the problem it could be a contact allergy (like to grass) or to food, fleas.....
I think the best thing to do is to go to your vet and get advice. Hopefully it is something simple.
Good luck.
Reply:If you haven't applied flea control, please do. Jack Russels tend to be allergic to bug bites %26amp; they can also get sunburned so you'll really need to watch him.
As for shampoos, there are several you can try. An oatmeal, tea tree oil %26amp; aloe or green tea %26amp; mint. All would be good for a dog with sensitive skin. If it is his food, try a lamb %26amp; rice which is usually good for a dog with food allergies.
Reply:try a dandruff shampoo . it should clear up nicely.
Reply:It could be an allergic reaction to something. Have you used any new detergents, cleaning supplies, dog food, treats, or really anything new. Dogs can be super sensitive to many things. If you can think of something new, you want to eliminate that from around your dog. If there is nothing new you may want to take him to the vet and see what is going on before you use any shampoos or anything that could make it flare up again or get any worse. Good Luck.
Friday, November 20, 2009
My black lab has skin problem?
I have change dog food to hills prescription c/d I give allergy treatment shot once a mouth been on prednisolone for lasts 3yr notting seam to work spend alot of money on my buddy Can anyone help me please
My black lab has skin problem?
My moms yellow lab also had this problem,The vet we were taking him to was giving him shots and all it did was seem to make it worse and we had to go back more frequently each time,So we took him to another vet and they said he has allergies and that the other vet should have never been giving him thoes shots it shortens there life span dramatically.The other vet started giving him a lttle white round pill that worked wonders he has to take it everyday.Iam not sure what there called but I would see another vet and get a second opinion asap!
Vets favor steroids such as prednisone in the form of pills or shots. They're cheap, and usually effective. But they have very bad long-term side effects, including damage to various internal organs, and incontinence. I suggest using these only as an emergency "interrupt button" to shut down the immune response, temporarily. Use steroids only occasionally, then wean the dog off them by skipping days. This helps restart the dog's systems.
more info.on things you can try etc.
http://www.allergicpet.com/dog_allergies...
Reply:don't know if this will help or not, but my cat had a serious skin allergy to OUR laundry detergent - I switched to a more hypo-allergenic brand - gentle, no scent.. and he's been fine ever since..
I also give my cat 'skin sensitive' food - I don't know if there is such a thing for dogs, but the cat food includes Vitamin E, which is good for overall skin health.. you could try giving that to your dog - although I wouldn't know how much - it is an oil.. so maybe try a small amount at first? 200 IU capsule every other day? I can't say..
Ask a pet store worker - you'd be surprised what they know..
Reply:We had the same problem with our Shepard/dobie mix. The problem was made worse by the heat of Sacramento summers, flea allergies and certain pet foods. He was also doomed to Predisone shots on a regular basis. I think we have a good ability to work with the diet but the environment is a different story. You probably have tried just about everything but just in case, bomb for fleas regularly. Wash your friends bedding and give the medicated shampoo a try. We got better results when we moved to a cooler climate but is not the answer some are looking for. I sure hope that you are able to find a way to resolve the problem as I know how it takes a toll on the budget. Good luck to you and your pet!
My black lab has skin problem?
My moms yellow lab also had this problem,The vet we were taking him to was giving him shots and all it did was seem to make it worse and we had to go back more frequently each time,So we took him to another vet and they said he has allergies and that the other vet should have never been giving him thoes shots it shortens there life span dramatically.The other vet started giving him a lttle white round pill that worked wonders he has to take it everyday.Iam not sure what there called but I would see another vet and get a second opinion asap!
Vets favor steroids such as prednisone in the form of pills or shots. They're cheap, and usually effective. But they have very bad long-term side effects, including damage to various internal organs, and incontinence. I suggest using these only as an emergency "interrupt button" to shut down the immune response, temporarily. Use steroids only occasionally, then wean the dog off them by skipping days. This helps restart the dog's systems.
more info.on things you can try etc.
http://www.allergicpet.com/dog_allergies...
Reply:don't know if this will help or not, but my cat had a serious skin allergy to OUR laundry detergent - I switched to a more hypo-allergenic brand - gentle, no scent.. and he's been fine ever since..
I also give my cat 'skin sensitive' food - I don't know if there is such a thing for dogs, but the cat food includes Vitamin E, which is good for overall skin health.. you could try giving that to your dog - although I wouldn't know how much - it is an oil.. so maybe try a small amount at first? 200 IU capsule every other day? I can't say..
Ask a pet store worker - you'd be surprised what they know..
Reply:We had the same problem with our Shepard/dobie mix. The problem was made worse by the heat of Sacramento summers, flea allergies and certain pet foods. He was also doomed to Predisone shots on a regular basis. I think we have a good ability to work with the diet but the environment is a different story. You probably have tried just about everything but just in case, bomb for fleas regularly. Wash your friends bedding and give the medicated shampoo a try. We got better results when we moved to a cooler climate but is not the answer some are looking for. I sure hope that you are able to find a way to resolve the problem as I know how it takes a toll on the budget. Good luck to you and your pet!
Does anyone know about dog skin infections?
I have a four year old pomeranian who I regularly wash and look after quite well, although recently I have noticed red scabs around one area on her back. They dont seem to be sore and I cant find them present anywhere else on her but I'm still a little worried. Has anyone else had the same problem with their pom?
Does anyone know about dog skin infections?
what do you mean regularly wash? you arent supposed to bathe your dog too often. it could be mange or a flea allergy or maybe just irritated or dry skin o would take her to the vet to be on the safe side if its mange it could spread quickly and it will be unconfortable for her. hope that helped :)
Reply:Hi,my girl is a cross she suffered skin problems turned out she is allergic to gluten.Take her to the vet has it could be a number of things.Good luck
Reply:Is she on a good quailty food and, most importantly, flea control that you purchase from a vet? If she has been in a cold environment with the heat on, like us-she can get dry skin and an overgrowth of bacteria can cause an infection. Oral antibiotics, omega fatty acids, not so much bathing in winter months are my recommendations!
Reply:I have one dog that has skin allergies that cause scabby sores. The allergies irritate the skin and allow normally harmless staph bacteria to take over.
The vet can do a skin scrape and figure out what is going on because there are many things that could be causing that.
My girl is on an antihistamine because her allergies are caused by pollen rather than food allergies. It has helped immensely.
Reply:It sounds like allergies. I have a cat who just had the same issue. Washing with regular shampoos will make it worse. A hypoallergenic shampoo would work best. But before anymore washing, have him/her checked out with your veterinarian and they'll most likely prescribe a medication for him/her on a trial basis.
Good luck :)
Reply:i've had this problem with a few of my dogs. switching to a non-wheat food a year ago did the trick.
Reply:sorry this is a long answer but went on internet because ther so many infections
Skin diseases are common in dogs. Although seldom fatal, many are chronic -- they can be controlled but not cured. Therefore, many skin diseases require frequent, if not lifelong, treatment.
Dermatology is the medical specialty focused on the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases. The skin and hair coat in dogs have many functions and their condition can be used as an indicator of a dog's general health.
Because there are so many causes of skin diseases in dogs, diagnosis is often difficult and response to treatment may take time to evaluate. Allow your veterinarian to determine the cause by using careful case histories and modern diagnostic measures before deciding on a course of treatment. Many diseases cause similar clinical signs, making diagnosis even more difficult.
Bacterial, fungal, allergic, parasitic and hormonal skin diseases occur in dogs. Less commonly, numerous hereditary and immune-medicated forms of skin disease also affect dogs. many skin diseases cause intense itching and this leads to further skin damage from self-mutilation. Rare causes of skin disease include nutritional deficiencies, viruses and poisons. Skin tumors and cysts are common in older dogs.
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Bacterial Skin Infections (Pyodermas)
Causes -- Staphylococci (‘Staph bacteria’) are the most common organisms found in bacterial skin diseases (pyodermas) in dogs. Fortunately, these bacteria (S. intermedius) are not contagious to humans or other pets.
Signs -- Commonly itchy, yellow pustules are often observed early in the disease, and the dog’s skin can be reddened and ulcerated. Dry, crusted areas appear as the condition advances, along with loss of hair in the affected areas (lesions) and an odor.
All areas of a dog’s body may be involved, but most cases are confined to the trunk. The chin is one area commonly affected. Called chin acne, this condition is actually a deep bacterial infection. Obese dogs and dogs of the pug-nosed breeds are frequently affected by pyoderma in the skin folds on their face, lips and vulva.
Other areas where pyoderma may occur include between the toes and on the calluses of the elbows that mostly affects the abdominal area in young puppies
hope this help if not type in skin infections in dogs on google
Reply:it could possibly be a mite infection go to vets you will be told and treated properly its always better to let the experts see the dog than ask people
Reply:Do you flea treat her regularly? Fleas are the first thing to address when scabs appear on an animal, especially ones located around the back area. If you don't flea treat her regularly with a proper treatment from a vets (not a pet store) then it's likely she has fleas. Search her skin for black specks (flea dirts) to see if she has them.
If you're convinced it's not fleas, then there are a number of other things that could be causing this (underlying infection, allergies, mange mites etc) and you would need to go to a vets to find out which it is.
Chalice
Reply:I had a mutt named spottie, he had gotten mange. ya shud take em to da vet man ! mines turned in to red mange and he died!
Reply:Skin problems can be symptoms of so many different things that the only way to know for sure is to go to your vet. I've been in the same position as you and you will just go around in circles until your dog gets a proper diagnosis. Most of the time, skin probs are relatively easy to treat but occasionally they can be a symptom of something more serious.
Does anyone know about dog skin infections?
what do you mean regularly wash? you arent supposed to bathe your dog too often. it could be mange or a flea allergy or maybe just irritated or dry skin o would take her to the vet to be on the safe side if its mange it could spread quickly and it will be unconfortable for her. hope that helped :)
Reply:Hi,my girl is a cross she suffered skin problems turned out she is allergic to gluten.Take her to the vet has it could be a number of things.Good luck
Reply:Is she on a good quailty food and, most importantly, flea control that you purchase from a vet? If she has been in a cold environment with the heat on, like us-she can get dry skin and an overgrowth of bacteria can cause an infection. Oral antibiotics, omega fatty acids, not so much bathing in winter months are my recommendations!
Reply:I have one dog that has skin allergies that cause scabby sores. The allergies irritate the skin and allow normally harmless staph bacteria to take over.
The vet can do a skin scrape and figure out what is going on because there are many things that could be causing that.
My girl is on an antihistamine because her allergies are caused by pollen rather than food allergies. It has helped immensely.
Reply:It sounds like allergies. I have a cat who just had the same issue. Washing with regular shampoos will make it worse. A hypoallergenic shampoo would work best. But before anymore washing, have him/her checked out with your veterinarian and they'll most likely prescribe a medication for him/her on a trial basis.
Good luck :)
Reply:i've had this problem with a few of my dogs. switching to a non-wheat food a year ago did the trick.
Reply:sorry this is a long answer but went on internet because ther so many infections
Skin diseases are common in dogs. Although seldom fatal, many are chronic -- they can be controlled but not cured. Therefore, many skin diseases require frequent, if not lifelong, treatment.
Dermatology is the medical specialty focused on the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases. The skin and hair coat in dogs have many functions and their condition can be used as an indicator of a dog's general health.
Because there are so many causes of skin diseases in dogs, diagnosis is often difficult and response to treatment may take time to evaluate. Allow your veterinarian to determine the cause by using careful case histories and modern diagnostic measures before deciding on a course of treatment. Many diseases cause similar clinical signs, making diagnosis even more difficult.
Bacterial, fungal, allergic, parasitic and hormonal skin diseases occur in dogs. Less commonly, numerous hereditary and immune-medicated forms of skin disease also affect dogs. many skin diseases cause intense itching and this leads to further skin damage from self-mutilation. Rare causes of skin disease include nutritional deficiencies, viruses and poisons. Skin tumors and cysts are common in older dogs.
--------------------------------------...
Bacterial Skin Infections (Pyodermas)
Causes -- Staphylococci (‘Staph bacteria’) are the most common organisms found in bacterial skin diseases (pyodermas) in dogs. Fortunately, these bacteria (S. intermedius) are not contagious to humans or other pets.
Signs -- Commonly itchy, yellow pustules are often observed early in the disease, and the dog’s skin can be reddened and ulcerated. Dry, crusted areas appear as the condition advances, along with loss of hair in the affected areas (lesions) and an odor.
All areas of a dog’s body may be involved, but most cases are confined to the trunk. The chin is one area commonly affected. Called chin acne, this condition is actually a deep bacterial infection. Obese dogs and dogs of the pug-nosed breeds are frequently affected by pyoderma in the skin folds on their face, lips and vulva.
Other areas where pyoderma may occur include between the toes and on the calluses of the elbows that mostly affects the abdominal area in young puppies
hope this help if not type in skin infections in dogs on google
Reply:it could possibly be a mite infection go to vets you will be told and treated properly its always better to let the experts see the dog than ask people
Reply:Do you flea treat her regularly? Fleas are the first thing to address when scabs appear on an animal, especially ones located around the back area. If you don't flea treat her regularly with a proper treatment from a vets (not a pet store) then it's likely she has fleas. Search her skin for black specks (flea dirts) to see if she has them.
If you're convinced it's not fleas, then there are a number of other things that could be causing this (underlying infection, allergies, mange mites etc) and you would need to go to a vets to find out which it is.
Chalice
Reply:I had a mutt named spottie, he had gotten mange. ya shud take em to da vet man ! mines turned in to red mange and he died!
Reply:Skin problems can be symptoms of so many different things that the only way to know for sure is to go to your vet. I've been in the same position as you and you will just go around in circles until your dog gets a proper diagnosis. Most of the time, skin probs are relatively easy to treat but occasionally they can be a symptom of something more serious.
What is an alternative antibiotic to Baytril for canine skin conditions?
My dog has chronic skin problems and therefore is often prescribed Baytril. I would like to try some other antibiotic to see if the results might be better and hopefull more lasting
What is an alternative antibiotic to Baytril for canine skin conditions?
Ask your vet to try cephalexin,it's good for skin infections.You might also try fish oil,adding some raw meat to his diet;yogurt is good ,too.Malaseb shampoo and /or Sebolux shampoos are good as well.Also,has the dog been checked for thyroid disease? This can cause a lot of skin problems,yet it's simple and inexpensive to treat.Good luck.
Reply:Thank you for the ten points and I hope your doggy's soon feeling better. Report It
Reply:Drugs like Cephalexin (or maybe Antirobe) are good for skin infections, but this is something you should be discussing with your vet.
Given that it's a chronic skin problem though, has your vet ruled out allergy or parasites as an underlying cause of the problem? Anything that's compromising the integrity of the skin will allow entry of bacteria, and could explain why you're not seeing long lasting effects from antibiotic use. If there is something else going on that is maintaining an infection (if there truly is an infection there in the first place), it is unlikely to clear with antibiotics alone.
As Tammy said, thyroid problems- in dogs, hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) can contribute to skin problems, as can other endocrine disorders like hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's). Conditions like these do have other signs though, which your vet would be unlikely to miss if they're there.
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What is an alternative antibiotic to Baytril for canine skin conditions?
Ask your vet to try cephalexin,it's good for skin infections.You might also try fish oil,adding some raw meat to his diet;yogurt is good ,too.Malaseb shampoo and /or Sebolux shampoos are good as well.Also,has the dog been checked for thyroid disease? This can cause a lot of skin problems,yet it's simple and inexpensive to treat.Good luck.
Reply:Thank you for the ten points and I hope your doggy's soon feeling better. Report It
Reply:Drugs like Cephalexin (or maybe Antirobe) are good for skin infections, but this is something you should be discussing with your vet.
Given that it's a chronic skin problem though, has your vet ruled out allergy or parasites as an underlying cause of the problem? Anything that's compromising the integrity of the skin will allow entry of bacteria, and could explain why you're not seeing long lasting effects from antibiotic use. If there is something else going on that is maintaining an infection (if there truly is an infection there in the first place), it is unlikely to clear with antibiotics alone.
As Tammy said, thyroid problems- in dogs, hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) can contribute to skin problems, as can other endocrine disorders like hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's). Conditions like these do have other signs though, which your vet would be unlikely to miss if they're there.
alstroemeria
Emergency dog problem!!!?
I picked up my 2 year old yorkie from the groomers at PETSMART. Shes been acting really wierd and when we clap our hands or reach to pet her she runs to her bed. She also is licking and biting her chest/neck area. her fur is plasterd to her skin in a nickel sized area. We cant get her into the vet till tommarow!!! HELP PLEASE!!!
Emergency dog problem!!!?
OMG something happened. I'm glad you're going to the vet tomorrow. Let PetSmart know how your dog was after you picked her up. Just keep her calm tonight and let her know you love her. Poor little girl. Please let us know what the vet says. Take care;~(
Reply:Did you try cleaning the area that's matted to see if there's anything there? She might have a spider bite or something there, or maybe she got injured somehow at the groomers in that spot.
Reply:something is wrong there you really need to find out what happend at the groomers and if they did something wrong to your dog on purpose SUE THERE@$$E$
Reply:I have been grooming for almost ten years and I've heard nothing but bad things about PetsMart's groomers. The fur that is plastered to her sounds like a matt which is tangled fur that is extreamly painful. Next time take her to a private groomer. PetsMart's groomers are told to groom the dog as fast as they can, and are typically rough on the dog. Sounds like she had a really bad experiance. I'm really really sorry! Sometimes the cheaper way is the worst way!
Reply:Sounds like she may have a mat that is very close to the skin, or she possibly could have been nicked by a clipper.
I wouldn't panic if I were you - just take her to the vet tomorrow and go from there. In the meantime you could try putting some aloe gel, or an anti-itch spray on the area to keep her comfortable.
Reply:Sometimes a dog will have a hot spot or something that is not evident until the dog has been groomed. It is also possible that somehow the dog was injured while at the Groomer's. A good groomer is going to SEE that something is wrong and point it out to you, whether they did it or it was something pre-existing. I'd take your dog back to that PetSmart and ask to speak to the Store Manager and explain what happened with your dog when you got her home.
They should have the Vet at their store check your dog at their expense and if it was even POSSIBLY caused by the groomer, they should cover Vet costs and reimburse you for the grooming. I'd say even it it was pre-existing, the groomer should have pointed it out to you! That was bad practice.
There are some good groomer's at PetSmart and some that aren't good. Get to know the groomer you like and stick with that one. I am a former Groomer that worked in a private shop and have had some excellent grooming done for my dogs by some PetSmart groomers and I make sure to request them or someone they recommend if they aren't available. I mostly groom my own dogs though, but on occasion I like to have someone else do it.
Reply:Sounds to me like she got nicked with the razor, and the groomer tried to cover it up. My daughter worked at a kennel, and witnessed a groomer cut a dog by accident, smack it on the nose with a brush when it snapped at her, then put a dab of superglue on the wound to close it. And of course, the groomer never told the pet owners that they had injured the dog. Or wacked it with a brush. (When my daughter's protests to the boss went unheeded, she quit,...)
Give her lots of love and approval, as it was pro'lly traumatic for her, and just leave it be for now. For one night, it will be o.k., and the vet will be able to help.
Poor puppers,...
Reply:NOT an emergency!!!!
NOT!!!
Just "clipper burn"-NOT real heat-just MINOR skin irritation.
LEAVE IT ALONE!!!!
Leave the g-d DOG alone!!!
GET A FREAKING *GRIP*!!!
DOESN'T need vetting tomorrow either!
sheeeeeeeeesh,what would you do in a REAL emergency?
"OMG"! My house is FIRE!! I better get on-line!!!"
LMAO
Emergency dog problem!!!?
OMG something happened. I'm glad you're going to the vet tomorrow. Let PetSmart know how your dog was after you picked her up. Just keep her calm tonight and let her know you love her. Poor little girl. Please let us know what the vet says. Take care;~(
Reply:Did you try cleaning the area that's matted to see if there's anything there? She might have a spider bite or something there, or maybe she got injured somehow at the groomers in that spot.
Reply:something is wrong there you really need to find out what happend at the groomers and if they did something wrong to your dog on purpose SUE THERE@$$E$
Reply:I have been grooming for almost ten years and I've heard nothing but bad things about PetsMart's groomers. The fur that is plastered to her sounds like a matt which is tangled fur that is extreamly painful. Next time take her to a private groomer. PetsMart's groomers are told to groom the dog as fast as they can, and are typically rough on the dog. Sounds like she had a really bad experiance. I'm really really sorry! Sometimes the cheaper way is the worst way!
Reply:Sounds like she may have a mat that is very close to the skin, or she possibly could have been nicked by a clipper.
I wouldn't panic if I were you - just take her to the vet tomorrow and go from there. In the meantime you could try putting some aloe gel, or an anti-itch spray on the area to keep her comfortable.
Reply:Sometimes a dog will have a hot spot or something that is not evident until the dog has been groomed. It is also possible that somehow the dog was injured while at the Groomer's. A good groomer is going to SEE that something is wrong and point it out to you, whether they did it or it was something pre-existing. I'd take your dog back to that PetSmart and ask to speak to the Store Manager and explain what happened with your dog when you got her home.
They should have the Vet at their store check your dog at their expense and if it was even POSSIBLY caused by the groomer, they should cover Vet costs and reimburse you for the grooming. I'd say even it it was pre-existing, the groomer should have pointed it out to you! That was bad practice.
There are some good groomer's at PetSmart and some that aren't good. Get to know the groomer you like and stick with that one. I am a former Groomer that worked in a private shop and have had some excellent grooming done for my dogs by some PetSmart groomers and I make sure to request them or someone they recommend if they aren't available. I mostly groom my own dogs though, but on occasion I like to have someone else do it.
Reply:Sounds to me like she got nicked with the razor, and the groomer tried to cover it up. My daughter worked at a kennel, and witnessed a groomer cut a dog by accident, smack it on the nose with a brush when it snapped at her, then put a dab of superglue on the wound to close it. And of course, the groomer never told the pet owners that they had injured the dog. Or wacked it with a brush. (When my daughter's protests to the boss went unheeded, she quit,...)
Give her lots of love and approval, as it was pro'lly traumatic for her, and just leave it be for now. For one night, it will be o.k., and the vet will be able to help.
Poor puppers,...
Reply:NOT an emergency!!!!
NOT!!!
Just "clipper burn"-NOT real heat-just MINOR skin irritation.
LEAVE IT ALONE!!!!
Leave the g-d DOG alone!!!
GET A FREAKING *GRIP*!!!
DOESN'T need vetting tomorrow either!
sheeeeeeeeesh,what would you do in a REAL emergency?
"OMG"! My house is FIRE!! I better get on-line!!!"
LMAO
Dog problem, I need serious help.?
She has dry skin and the ichy areas she has are bitten raw. I've tried using Neosporin,but that does nothing. And its getting worse each day.Help.
Dog problem, I need serious help.?
She could have allergies, rash, fleas ... all sorts of things but by putting Neosporin on it you just encourage her licking it and the bitten raw areas are subject to secondary infections. If an infection takes hold, it can be very stubborn to get rid of... and then you really have a messy and expensive problem.
Take her now to the vet before she gets to that point. It not only must be driving her crazy, it must hurt alot too. A vet visit cost is about 10? tubes of Neosporin and that's not going to help her anyway.
Take her and you both will be more happy.
Reply:call the vet, they will be able to help you.
Reply:she may have allergies take her to the vet asap
Reply:you should take her to the vet and see what he thinks. it sounds like she needs a perscription.
Reply:Don't use Neosporin on it.
Call your Vet first thing.
Could be food allergies. It could also be environmental, or air born allergies.
Feed a high quality diet, and avoid anything from a grocery store, drug store, or gas station.
Reply:To the vet you go! ASAP. It could be something very serious or it could be something very common. But definetly, to the vet!!
Reply:have u tried using special skin shampoo for dogs
Reply:It could be allergies in which case you could probably just solve the problem by changing her food or whatever your vet says.
or it could be hot spots. hot spots usually ooze some type of fluid. In this case your vet could prescribe some type of ointment for her.
Ask your vet.
Reply:Get her to the vet asap - could be allergies, could be a skin condition. In either case, you need to find out what it is and treat it with the proper meds.
Reply:it sounds like your dog is suffering from allergies. i would(as the others have) recommend you take your dog to the vet. if it will take a while to get an appointment you might want to try bathing in an oatmeal shampoo and conditioner and applying cortizone cream to the affected areas! it will help with the itching until you can get to a vet! but please take her to the vet (they have different ways to find out her allergies..hypoallergenic foods, vitamins or pills to help with the itch!) my dog is going through it all now!he had an allergy test done($270)still waiting on results!
Dog problem, I need serious help.?
She could have allergies, rash, fleas ... all sorts of things but by putting Neosporin on it you just encourage her licking it and the bitten raw areas are subject to secondary infections. If an infection takes hold, it can be very stubborn to get rid of... and then you really have a messy and expensive problem.
Take her now to the vet before she gets to that point. It not only must be driving her crazy, it must hurt alot too. A vet visit cost is about 10? tubes of Neosporin and that's not going to help her anyway.
Take her and you both will be more happy.
Reply:call the vet, they will be able to help you.
Reply:she may have allergies take her to the vet asap
Reply:you should take her to the vet and see what he thinks. it sounds like she needs a perscription.
Reply:Don't use Neosporin on it.
Call your Vet first thing.
Could be food allergies. It could also be environmental, or air born allergies.
Feed a high quality diet, and avoid anything from a grocery store, drug store, or gas station.
Reply:To the vet you go! ASAP. It could be something very serious or it could be something very common. But definetly, to the vet!!
Reply:have u tried using special skin shampoo for dogs
Reply:It could be allergies in which case you could probably just solve the problem by changing her food or whatever your vet says.
or it could be hot spots. hot spots usually ooze some type of fluid. In this case your vet could prescribe some type of ointment for her.
Ask your vet.
Reply:Get her to the vet asap - could be allergies, could be a skin condition. In either case, you need to find out what it is and treat it with the proper meds.
Reply:it sounds like your dog is suffering from allergies. i would(as the others have) recommend you take your dog to the vet. if it will take a while to get an appointment you might want to try bathing in an oatmeal shampoo and conditioner and applying cortizone cream to the affected areas! it will help with the itching until you can get to a vet! but please take her to the vet (they have different ways to find out her allergies..hypoallergenic foods, vitamins or pills to help with the itch!) my dog is going through it all now!he had an allergy test done($270)still waiting on results!
Help with itchy pooch: Dog skin infection...?
Is there anything I can do for her on my own. We are broke and the local vet is an expensive crook. She has had some antibiotics before, but as soon as they run out, she's all red and itchy again.
Will she recover eventually on her own? Will anything ever get worse/ health problems. We can't afford to have her on nonstop antibiotics. Is there anything natural or over the counter? Would benadryl help, I know people have used that for dog allergies, but the vet said this was an infection.
How about an anti-yeast cream for baby butts?
Gimme anything useful....thanks!
Help with itchy pooch: Dog skin infection...?
Change her food.
Get one without corn, wheat, milk, soy, beef or chicken.
Innova EVO is best. It's a little on the pricey side, but you save money in the long run.
Really! It's doing great things for itchy dogs.
California Natural Skin and Coat Formula is also great. Wonderful for itchy dogs.
Find both at www.naturapet.com
Reply:There are oatmeal baths soaps that you can use and that might help with the dry skin. You can buy them at any pet store.
Will she recover eventually on her own? Will anything ever get worse/ health problems. We can't afford to have her on nonstop antibiotics. Is there anything natural or over the counter? Would benadryl help, I know people have used that for dog allergies, but the vet said this was an infection.
How about an anti-yeast cream for baby butts?
Gimme anything useful....thanks!
Help with itchy pooch: Dog skin infection...?
Change her food.
Get one without corn, wheat, milk, soy, beef or chicken.
Innova EVO is best. It's a little on the pricey side, but you save money in the long run.
Really! It's doing great things for itchy dogs.
California Natural Skin and Coat Formula is also great. Wonderful for itchy dogs.
Find both at www.naturapet.com
Reply:There are oatmeal baths soaps that you can use and that might help with the dry skin. You can buy them at any pet store.
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