My 1 yr. old red heeler has very dry skin. I bath him in shampoo for this problem and I have a hydrocortisone spray to help relieve the itchyness but he chews his back so bad that he will chew it raw. Anyone have any recommendations to help with this problem. Thanks
Dog has overly dry skin, recommend something for it?
vita caps they work great on my girl - by dr foster %26amp; smithb
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Reply:lotion
Reply:you could try adding about a teaspoon of olive oil to his food.
Reply:The vet.
Reply:Don't bathe him too often. That can cause dry skin. Also, try adding some oil or crisco to his food. Just a little, so you don't make him sick.
Reply:I dont know what a heeler is but discuss iwth your vet the animals diet. Diet changes or additions to his diet could be good!
there may be a fungus or condition that he needs to be treated.
Def. go to a vet. would you want to itch so bad like that? Good luck! I hope they can find something.
Reply:Your pet needs some Omega 3 vitamins...or fish oil. Wash only when absolutely necessary and with a shampoo for dry hair. I use Head and Shoulders and use an extensive conditioner and possibly oil treatment. Dogs can get extremely dry skin and more oils in there diet will usually help
Reply:Oatmeal shampoo
Reply:Omega 3 %26amp; 6 Fatty acids; Vitamin E; or you can buy Linoleic Acid at Walmart that has all 3 in it; it makes for wonderful coats!
Reply:Have you tried bathing your dog with an oatmeal based shampoo? My vet recomends that. Also, sounds like maybe your dog has allergies? Can you try to find out what he might be allergic to? Or is he so dry because its cold out and the heat is on? In the later case maybe try a humidifier.
Reply:I would not bathe him as often as you have been, and I use Derm Caps with the fatty acids and omega oils in them. Also maybe a dog food with the omega oils in them their are quite a few, Lok at the Nutro Choice brand. Good luck
Reply:I use suave conditioner on my dog. Same as with your hair leave it on about 5 minutes then rinse well. Just don't let him lick it off during the 5 minutes.
I'm sure they have conditioners for dogs. If you don't want to use suave
Reply:a fatty acid supplement like DermCaps can help with dry skin, it sounds like he has allergies, is he on a medication for this? Benadryl can be given 3 times a day, dog dose is 1mg per pound; it is not as strong as some allergy drugs but it is safe and over the counter, it can cause drowsiness. There are more effective allergy medications and diets that you can get from your vet. If the skin is chewed raw then he may need antibiotics. Also keep your dog on flea preventative like Frontline year round, flea allergies are common in dogs with other allergies.
Reply:My Min Pin also has dry skin and unfortunately since he is a therapy dog I have to bathe him more often than the average dog. I use an oatmeal based dog shampoo and than a bath in water mixed with Avon Skin So Soft Original Bath Oil. The SSS Bath Oil replenished the oils that get washed off, has reduced his itchiness, and dry skin flakes, and the scent last longer than doggie shampoo does.
Good luck.
Reply:baby oil works fine , not overly done it can help because it clean,free from chems
Reply:You may want to put an e collar on him just for the time it takes him to heal. If you don't wanna use a e collar, you could also bitter apple any hot spots he has on his back to prevent him from chewing them. The problem is that it has to be reapplyed frequently. You didn't specify what shampoo you were using, but I would use a gentle oatmeal shampoo or a prescription shampoo from your vet. Also, adding 1 raw egg a week to your dogs diet will help his skin and make his coat shiny. Good Luck!!!
Reply:My mother had the same problem with her dog. A cheap fix to try is to soak him in Aveeno oatmeal bath. You can buy this at the store. It comes in a box. Or if that don't work I am sorry to say you will have to get him cortisone shots at the vet.
Reply:BEt you are feeding your dog cheap commercail dog food. Go to your local pet shop and ask them to suggest a goot food for a dog with dry itchy skin. They should suggest Wellness, Solid Gold by Hund-N-Flocken or Evangers.
The commercail dog foods are mostly grain and meat by products (translate to cartliege, bone and tendon no real meat). Read the ingredients. You want to get away from any dog food with corn, wheat, wheat gluten, soy or soya. Dogs need meat. When is the last time you heard about a farmer upset because the coyotes and wolves won't stay out or his corn? You just don't cause dgos need meat.
I would bet you if you switch your dog to a quality dog food his problems will clear up in side of a month. I have seen overa dozen dogs with varying problems improve almost voe rnight with better food. NOt to mention you will reduce vet bills and help ensure your dog a longer life.
PS dogs don.t produce body oils or sweat the way we do. you are probaly making the problem worse by bathing him. Talk to your vet about bathing. One last thing.
Just thoguth of smoething else your dog could have ring worm or mange. If he is digging that badly he needs the vet
Reply:You should check with your vet to determine if the skin condition is viral/allergy or not. If it is, your vet will give you medication for your dog. If it's not and your dog just have dry skin, your vet will probably suggest giving him Omega 3 and 6 oil supplements such as 3V Cap, Derm Cap, etc. You can purchase these oil supplements from Dr. Foster %26amp; Smith cheaper than getting them from the vet, and you can also purchase DF%26amp;S' own brand, VitaCap. I have been giving my dogs VitaCap for years and they have shiny beaver-like coat :)
About the bathing...It's probably better that you bathe your dog as little as possible if it has dry skin. Bathing will only wash away the essential oil your dog's body produces naturally to protect his skin. Wiping him down with bathing wipes (a good brand is 8in1) to keep the dirt and grime off in between baths is better than giving him full baths often. If you must bathe your dog, a gentle dog shampoo, such as oatmeal, will dry his skin out less than other types of shampoos.
Reply:A woman told me to put a table spoon of oil in the food everyday an that will help with the dry skin.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Skin problems w/ my min pin?
my dog has quite a few bald spots on her upper back/neck area... they are recent, and tend to come and go, but it has gotten worse lately.. I did take her to the vet, and at first they said its a very serious problems because its a bug that burrows below the hair folicle and can be very deadly for they dog...she had a skin scraping done, and they found nothing, so he said to let it go for a while to see if it spreads ...one minute my dog id dying, and the next .."just wait and see what happens"!!! needless to say I am getting a second opinion, but right now I am still panicing!! the patched are slightly swollen and they don't itch her at all.. I also have a boxer that she rough houses with, but not enough to rip out chunks of hair!!! also, the vet said she might be possibly going through a false pregnancy (but he isn't the brightest and I couldn't even understand him...from animal welfare) but he wasn't sure about that also..he just said it because he nipples are larger than normal
Skin problems w/ my min pin?
Don't let your dog be near rugs, cleaning detergents, sand, and grass. Also give your dog a bath once a month. My dog had something like that and I did this things and now is a lot more better.
Reply:????????????????????????????????????????... too long 2 read...
Reply:Another cause of skin problems in dogs and cats is the vaccinations that they receive. Read the Wisconsin University weblinks for dogs. Look up cats on the net.
http://svmweb.vetmed.wisc.edu/articles/6...
http://www.news.wisc.edu/releases/8413.h...
Reply:You are definitely doing the right thing by getting a second opinion. It could be and allergy to something or it could be mange (there are two kinds: demadectic and sarcoptic). I can't remember the difference between the two, but I think mange usually itches. A lot of times the bugs that cause mange can't be seen in a skin scrape. Don't panic. Skin problems aren't usually fatal. If your dog is still eating, drinking, and not acting lethargic just keep the appointment for the second opinion. Otherwise take her to an emergency vet.
shamrock
Skin problems w/ my min pin?
Don't let your dog be near rugs, cleaning detergents, sand, and grass. Also give your dog a bath once a month. My dog had something like that and I did this things and now is a lot more better.
Reply:????????????????????????????????????????... too long 2 read...
Reply:Another cause of skin problems in dogs and cats is the vaccinations that they receive. Read the Wisconsin University weblinks for dogs. Look up cats on the net.
http://svmweb.vetmed.wisc.edu/articles/6...
http://www.news.wisc.edu/releases/8413.h...
Reply:You are definitely doing the right thing by getting a second opinion. It could be and allergy to something or it could be mange (there are two kinds: demadectic and sarcoptic). I can't remember the difference between the two, but I think mange usually itches. A lot of times the bugs that cause mange can't be seen in a skin scrape. Don't panic. Skin problems aren't usually fatal. If your dog is still eating, drinking, and not acting lethargic just keep the appointment for the second opinion. Otherwise take her to an emergency vet.
shamrock
VET HELP Please! My dog has something wrong with his skin?
My yellow lab has very pink skin, he's actually a white lab. In the summer he gets these "rashes" on his belly, this summer they are horrible! I took him to the vet and he says its an allergy. The rash some times gets to the point of a scab. They are mostly on his belly and up his chest. The problem is my vet is kind of "old school" and I cant get him an appt elsewhere for a week. The rash doesnt seem like it boths my dog a lot, he just does the normal licking and cleaning. I took some picture of it, if a vet out there would be will to look at them I would so appreciate it. My vet gave me Genesis Topical Spray it a solution of .015%Triamcinolone. He also gave him a shot there but nothing has helped. Please email me if you are willing to look at the pictures, I'll email them to you. Creativeidsignr@Yahoo.com Thanks! Here is a you can see his picture and how white he is thus pink skin. http://www.frostypawstreats.com/FrostyPa...
VET HELP Please! My dog has something wrong with his skin?
What you are describing sounds like 'hot spots'. Does your dog go swimming? Hot spots can be caused by excess water on the skin from being wet and not drying properly. This mostly occurs on the belly and chest area. Bacteria reacts with water or saliva from the dog licking the skin. This creates a skin infection that has a definate odour and will scab when healing. The area should be clipped down to prevent the fur from collecting the skin secreations thus blocking the area from being dried out by air.
Get the area clipped by a professional. Then go get some Nizorol Shampoo from the pharmacy. Dilute 1 part nizorol with 3 parts water. Soak your dog for 5 minutes if possible. Repeat three times a week for one week. Then once a week for two additional weeks. This will help. It could also be allergies to grass or ragweed but I can't say for sure without seeing the pictures. The nizorol shampoo will help with allergies as well. Send me the pictures at: thepetproject@zoomshare.com
I may be able to give you a more definate answer once I see them.
Reply:Could it be the food you are feeding him? Have you changed his diet lately?
Reply:it could be food allergy too - check your ingredients you want to avoid - SOY, WHEAT, CORN, BEEF, PORK
it could be from bugs or sprays on the lawn or even household cleaners (on the floor or carpets)
you can bathe with oatmeal shampoo
Reply:are you trying to get attention for your dog? all you had to do was say click on this site to enter the contest. why send in a fake question?
Reply:he could have skin infection--he would need antibiotic s... could be allergies....my guess is skin infection though... they will probably give you antibiotics and suggest medicated shampoo..maybe a cortisone shot.. the gentocin spray is good for hot spots.. It really depends on the vet you see
Reply:maybe allergies to the food you feed him.
wash all his bedding %26amp; yours in hot water %26amp; vinegar.
change his food to a holisitc food w/ no wheat,corn,rice,soy
DONT feed store bought or generic food. Better yet make his food.
Reply:its very common ....your dog has got the 'Funk'
1st thing you have to do is make a necklace of 12 large garlic cloves put securly around your dogs neck
2nd thing is you have to keep your dog in a well lighted room till the next full moon.
3rd thing is burn incense 24/7
4th thing you got to do collect the liver and hearts from 7 vampire bats ... dry and then ground into a powder
5th need the testicles of a newt
6th play the long version of Tobacco Road by Iron Butterfly
over and over on a slow speed then play backwards and listen carefully for coded message.
7th thing is you need the blood of a english man about 1/2 pint
%26gt;%26gt; mix all ingrediants in a 2 qt mixing bowl stir with the leg of a black crow stir stir till the ingrediants make a nice juicy paste
simmer on low heat till begins to boil........ let cool for 5 minutes.
*serve with wheat crackers and white wine / 4 servings
smear the paste onto infected area ..... 1,2,3,4,5 seconds
scream aloud "Funky Dude Leave My Doggie" keep saying this over and over till the next full moon .
%26gt;%26gt;%26gt; that ought to fix'er up
%26gt;%26gt;%26gt; if not
%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt; use a medicated shampoo
%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt; call a vet
Reply:if it happens during the time when he is in heat...it could be demodex.
Reply:A picture of his belly/chest would have helped.
Reply:Sorry I can't help, I hope you are able to find answers soon. My dog gets sick (throws up) between Aug - december. We think it is an allergy as we have had tonnes of tests done and everything has come back normal. It does sound like it may be an allergy. Could it be a heat rash? Good luck, let us know what it turns out to be!
VET HELP Please! My dog has something wrong with his skin?
What you are describing sounds like 'hot spots'. Does your dog go swimming? Hot spots can be caused by excess water on the skin from being wet and not drying properly. This mostly occurs on the belly and chest area. Bacteria reacts with water or saliva from the dog licking the skin. This creates a skin infection that has a definate odour and will scab when healing. The area should be clipped down to prevent the fur from collecting the skin secreations thus blocking the area from being dried out by air.
Get the area clipped by a professional. Then go get some Nizorol Shampoo from the pharmacy. Dilute 1 part nizorol with 3 parts water. Soak your dog for 5 minutes if possible. Repeat three times a week for one week. Then once a week for two additional weeks. This will help. It could also be allergies to grass or ragweed but I can't say for sure without seeing the pictures. The nizorol shampoo will help with allergies as well. Send me the pictures at: thepetproject@zoomshare.com
I may be able to give you a more definate answer once I see them.
Reply:Could it be the food you are feeding him? Have you changed his diet lately?
Reply:it could be food allergy too - check your ingredients you want to avoid - SOY, WHEAT, CORN, BEEF, PORK
it could be from bugs or sprays on the lawn or even household cleaners (on the floor or carpets)
you can bathe with oatmeal shampoo
Reply:are you trying to get attention for your dog? all you had to do was say click on this site to enter the contest. why send in a fake question?
Reply:he could have skin infection--he would need antibiotic s... could be allergies....my guess is skin infection though... they will probably give you antibiotics and suggest medicated shampoo..maybe a cortisone shot.. the gentocin spray is good for hot spots.. It really depends on the vet you see
Reply:maybe allergies to the food you feed him.
wash all his bedding %26amp; yours in hot water %26amp; vinegar.
change his food to a holisitc food w/ no wheat,corn,rice,soy
DONT feed store bought or generic food. Better yet make his food.
Reply:its very common ....your dog has got the 'Funk'
1st thing you have to do is make a necklace of 12 large garlic cloves put securly around your dogs neck
2nd thing is you have to keep your dog in a well lighted room till the next full moon.
3rd thing is burn incense 24/7
4th thing you got to do collect the liver and hearts from 7 vampire bats ... dry and then ground into a powder
5th need the testicles of a newt
6th play the long version of Tobacco Road by Iron Butterfly
over and over on a slow speed then play backwards and listen carefully for coded message.
7th thing is you need the blood of a english man about 1/2 pint
%26gt;%26gt; mix all ingrediants in a 2 qt mixing bowl stir with the leg of a black crow stir stir till the ingrediants make a nice juicy paste
simmer on low heat till begins to boil........ let cool for 5 minutes.
*serve with wheat crackers and white wine / 4 servings
smear the paste onto infected area ..... 1,2,3,4,5 seconds
scream aloud "Funky Dude Leave My Doggie" keep saying this over and over till the next full moon .
%26gt;%26gt;%26gt; that ought to fix'er up
%26gt;%26gt;%26gt; if not
%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt; use a medicated shampoo
%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt; call a vet
Reply:if it happens during the time when he is in heat...it could be demodex.
Reply:A picture of his belly/chest would have helped.
Reply:Sorry I can't help, I hope you are able to find answers soon. My dog gets sick (throws up) between Aug - december. We think it is an allergy as we have had tonnes of tests done and everything has come back normal. It does sound like it may be an allergy. Could it be a heat rash? Good luck, let us know what it turns out to be!
WHat to do about dog with bad fleas and dry skin?
My friend has a small breed dog about the sixe of a poodle. She has used many types of flea treatments, including Hot Spot,Frontline, and the good ole flea shampoos. The problem is he is still digging like crazy and no fleas are to be found. She says she has used products to treat dry skin and nothing ha helped the poor dog. He is not allergic to fleas either so I am out of reasons and ideas. If anyone has suggestions please share your advice!!
WHat to do about dog with bad fleas and dry skin?
I am guessing he may have a skin disease such as mange. Take him a vet for some expert advice and treatment.
But other than that theres not much you can do without a vet.
If you do spot anymore fleas its likely that they are jumping back onto him from furniture in the house. Fleas can nest anywhere, mainly in rugs or skirting boards. Make sure you treat the house aswel as the dog or the situation will just be ongoing. The treatments you've used are usually really effective exspecially frontline. Try give him a good bath and brush as much of the flea dirt out. And when applying the treatment make sure you are doing it correctly. Part the skin on the back of the dogs neck and smear on the liquid. Make sure he stays dry!
Here are some skin diseases found in dogs :
http://www.nzymes.com/Articles/dog_skin_...
Reply:May be an allergic reaction to one of the meds or shampoos. Pets can be just as sensitive to the ingredients in medications and other products as people can. Ask the vet or your local pet or health food store for a gentler and all-natural shampoo or ointment for the itch. Perhaps the vet can perform an allergy test.
Reply:Capstar it really works, no fleas in 30 miniutes!
http://www.medi-vet.com/Capstar.html
Reply:no more chemicals on that poor little dog. Its skin has probably been burnt by all those treatments. Go to the vet. You need a Professional opinion
Reply:It could be possible that the dog is alergic to something. maybe plants in the back yard?? If there are no fleas to be found then this could be possible. ???
Reply:I don't understand.
You say in your heading about fleas but then say in the body of your question that the dog does not have fleas?
Reply:First, remember fleas cause heartworms. So if there are fleas the dog needs to go to a vet for treatment and to recommend what to deflea the house and furniture with. If there are no fleas the itching could very well be food related. Our pets need quality pet food. Read the ingredients list and learn what the stuff on there is and what it does (or does not do) to/for our pets. A quick pet food 101. If the pet food contains corn/corn products or by products it is a poor quality food. Do not pay attention to advertising, they all say there food is great. Corn is a filler that can trigger skin problems. (allergies, skin problems, itching and excessive shedding) By products is anything from an animal not fit for human consumption, including cancerous tissue. Quality foods have meat as the first ingredient. California Natural, Solid Gold, Innova and Merrick are a few of the best brands available. If you want to learn more check out: http://www.sagekeep.com/petfood.htm www.api4animals.org/facts?p=359%26amp; more=1 http://animalark.eapps.com/animal/PetFoo...
Reply:First of all, she should go back to her vets and have a skin scraping done to make sure she does not have any other type of mite. Also talk about Dermititis or eczema- and there are particular treatments that are good for this. And allergies to either one of the products or something in the environment. Ask about shampoo recommendations (for dry skin); oatmeal based are fantastic and gentle but there are veterinary formulas that may be more helpful.
Secondly, the best product for fleas is Advantage, but it has to be used for 3 months consequtively (products like Capstar kill the fleas on the dog within 24 hours but to do not take care of reinfection due to flea eggs hatching). She also needs to vaccuum her entire house, through the bag away outside, and wash all the bedding that the dog sleeps on.
NEVER use any flea medication other than those recommended by Veterinarians as some (Hartz products) can actually be fatal. Frontline is not as effective for fleas as Advantage, but very safe. Revolution is another safe and effective option. Please keep in mind, you should not bounce from product to product and need to wait a certain period of time between switching to another. The veterinarian based products sit in the lipid layer (fat) of the skin and are not systemically absorbed (with the exception of revolution, but it's used for heartworm prevent and intestinal parasites) and they do not use insectisides, thus are very safe.
Thirdly, she should get on a supplement for her skin. There are some great products offered by veterinarians that are safe and effective; or you can add fish oil-Salmon oil is the best- and follow the dosing information. Dry skin will take a bit to deal with especially since she's been hit with so many different chemicals.
Best of luck
WHat to do about dog with bad fleas and dry skin?
I am guessing he may have a skin disease such as mange. Take him a vet for some expert advice and treatment.
But other than that theres not much you can do without a vet.
If you do spot anymore fleas its likely that they are jumping back onto him from furniture in the house. Fleas can nest anywhere, mainly in rugs or skirting boards. Make sure you treat the house aswel as the dog or the situation will just be ongoing. The treatments you've used are usually really effective exspecially frontline. Try give him a good bath and brush as much of the flea dirt out. And when applying the treatment make sure you are doing it correctly. Part the skin on the back of the dogs neck and smear on the liquid. Make sure he stays dry!
Here are some skin diseases found in dogs :
http://www.nzymes.com/Articles/dog_skin_...
Reply:May be an allergic reaction to one of the meds or shampoos. Pets can be just as sensitive to the ingredients in medications and other products as people can. Ask the vet or your local pet or health food store for a gentler and all-natural shampoo or ointment for the itch. Perhaps the vet can perform an allergy test.
Reply:Capstar it really works, no fleas in 30 miniutes!
http://www.medi-vet.com/Capstar.html
Reply:no more chemicals on that poor little dog. Its skin has probably been burnt by all those treatments. Go to the vet. You need a Professional opinion
Reply:It could be possible that the dog is alergic to something. maybe plants in the back yard?? If there are no fleas to be found then this could be possible. ???
Reply:I don't understand.
You say in your heading about fleas but then say in the body of your question that the dog does not have fleas?
Reply:First, remember fleas cause heartworms. So if there are fleas the dog needs to go to a vet for treatment and to recommend what to deflea the house and furniture with. If there are no fleas the itching could very well be food related. Our pets need quality pet food. Read the ingredients list and learn what the stuff on there is and what it does (or does not do) to/for our pets. A quick pet food 101. If the pet food contains corn/corn products or by products it is a poor quality food. Do not pay attention to advertising, they all say there food is great. Corn is a filler that can trigger skin problems. (allergies, skin problems, itching and excessive shedding) By products is anything from an animal not fit for human consumption, including cancerous tissue. Quality foods have meat as the first ingredient. California Natural, Solid Gold, Innova and Merrick are a few of the best brands available. If you want to learn more check out: http://www.sagekeep.com/petfood.htm www.api4animals.org/facts?p=359%26amp; more=1 http://animalark.eapps.com/animal/PetFoo...
Reply:First of all, she should go back to her vets and have a skin scraping done to make sure she does not have any other type of mite. Also talk about Dermititis or eczema- and there are particular treatments that are good for this. And allergies to either one of the products or something in the environment. Ask about shampoo recommendations (for dry skin); oatmeal based are fantastic and gentle but there are veterinary formulas that may be more helpful.
Secondly, the best product for fleas is Advantage, but it has to be used for 3 months consequtively (products like Capstar kill the fleas on the dog within 24 hours but to do not take care of reinfection due to flea eggs hatching). She also needs to vaccuum her entire house, through the bag away outside, and wash all the bedding that the dog sleeps on.
NEVER use any flea medication other than those recommended by Veterinarians as some (Hartz products) can actually be fatal. Frontline is not as effective for fleas as Advantage, but very safe. Revolution is another safe and effective option. Please keep in mind, you should not bounce from product to product and need to wait a certain period of time between switching to another. The veterinarian based products sit in the lipid layer (fat) of the skin and are not systemically absorbed (with the exception of revolution, but it's used for heartworm prevent and intestinal parasites) and they do not use insectisides, thus are very safe.
Thirdly, she should get on a supplement for her skin. There are some great products offered by veterinarians that are safe and effective; or you can add fish oil-Salmon oil is the best- and follow the dosing information. Dry skin will take a bit to deal with especially since she's been hit with so many different chemicals.
Best of luck
Older dog has nipping problem. help?
I have a mixed lab whos 10-11. He is the sweetest dog and had never hurt anyone before a year ago. In the last year he randomly jumps up and clamps or nips random people on his walks. He doesnt growl or ever break the skin. My whole family is confused and angry that he does this. How can i get him to stop or change? In the last year hes done it about 6 times.
Older dog has nipping problem. help?
not sure about how to control the jumping at random.. except maybe a shorter leash? - the snapping might be controlled by a muzzle.
Beats having an emergency room visit for a dog bite. Not to mention the 10 day stay (in this neck of the woods anyway) for your pet at the vet under quarantine, that U get to pay and any medical bills incurrred by the unsuspecting walker-by.
Dogs do pick up on the tensions of their masters.. are these things happening while U R under duress? Or anxious? -- just wondering if your critter was trying to save U from ___..???
I wish U luck!!
Reply:I think your dog is having sensory problems because he is old. Hearing and vision problems perhaps? And this could lead to fear aggression. Or he could have small bouts of epilepsy without you realizing it.
Epilepsy can contribute to fear aggression. Thyroid problems may affect a dog's mood. A dog with vision or hearing problems may be afraid of what they cannot hear or see; a dog with an ear infection may become unusually sensitive to sound. A dog in chronic pain (such as a dog with hip dysplasia or arthritis) may be cranky and indisposed to tolerate nonsense.
Older dog has nipping problem. help?
not sure about how to control the jumping at random.. except maybe a shorter leash? - the snapping might be controlled by a muzzle.
Beats having an emergency room visit for a dog bite. Not to mention the 10 day stay (in this neck of the woods anyway) for your pet at the vet under quarantine, that U get to pay and any medical bills incurrred by the unsuspecting walker-by.
Dogs do pick up on the tensions of their masters.. are these things happening while U R under duress? Or anxious? -- just wondering if your critter was trying to save U from ___..???
I wish U luck!!
Reply:I think your dog is having sensory problems because he is old. Hearing and vision problems perhaps? And this could lead to fear aggression. Or he could have small bouts of epilepsy without you realizing it.
Epilepsy can contribute to fear aggression. Thyroid problems may affect a dog's mood. A dog with vision or hearing problems may be afraid of what they cannot hear or see; a dog with an ear infection may become unusually sensitive to sound. A dog in chronic pain (such as a dog with hip dysplasia or arthritis) may be cranky and indisposed to tolerate nonsense.
Does my dog have a skin condition?
A few months ago my 3year old golden/husky mix had a really bad ear problem.On the outside of her ear and around her eyes she was losing hair and her skin was red with tiny bumps where she lost the hair. Well i sprayed peroxide mixed with water on the infected area and it slowly went away. Now she has the same thing on her lower belly near her rear and on her inner thigh. Does anyone know what this may be ? I am open for any suggestions. Thank you for any help.
Does my dog have a skin condition?
Take the condition seriously! and bite the bullet!
Your dog probably has a form of mange which is caused by mites that live and feed around hair follicles. You don't use the regular antibiotics to treat it. You should see a vet to confirm it's demadex mange. This is done easily by examining a sample scrapping of the infected area of the dog's skin under a microscope. Then ask the vet about giving your dog small daily oral doses of liquid ivermectin (it has a white milk-like appearance) over a period of 2 to 3 weeks.
I know there is another medication to treat demadex but its hard to get and very expensive and may also not be good for the liver when its metabolized.
That should take care the problem soon before it spreads because the condition can lead to worse problems and become harder to treat.
If money is unavailable look up and call the animal shelters in your area. Tell them your situation and ask them if they can help. If they are unable to help, they still might know a vet who will help you for the costs of the medication.
Oh, and one other thing, I recommend bathing your dog regularly-at least once a week with a medicated shampoo or a tar shampoo or a mixture of both with a small amount of flea shampoo added in. I think the aspirin (methyl salicylic acid) in the medicated shampoo together with the minimal amount of flea shampoo will help keep the dog-scratching episodes to a minimum.
Please let us all know later in the comment section what you did and what happened.
Reply:Take your dog to the Vet!
Reply:take the dog to the vet..... my dog's skin looked all weird and turned dark and the vet said he has a problem with his thyroid and now he is on meds that make everything ok... you should always seek a professional opinion
Reply:It could be anything. Just to be sure I would take him to a Vet to get checked out. When we got my Pomeranian, he had flaky skin and red bumps around his ears and was losing hair on his paws... we found out he had the mange. He wasn't taken very good care of by the previous owner. I would get it checked out to be on the safe side.
Reply:I think it is a skin condition dogs get called Mange you shoulkd research on it . Lots of times you need to go to the vet so the pet can get some antibiotics or something
Reply:Yeah, I would take my dog to the vet. What it could be is flea dermititis or an allergy or mange. Either way, your dog will need medicine from the vet.
Reply:sounds like posion oak your dog may have found a patch and although they normally wont be effected except tender parts like the ears and belly. check and see where your dog is laying around and see if you can find a patch of posion oak.
Reply:Sounds to me like your dog may have what is called "hot spots". Very common in a lot of breeds of dogs and the Goldie is one of them.
Seems to be easy to fix but you really should get your dog to the vet. for a "once over" to be sure to get the proper medication.
Don't worry! My old Bouvier/Goldie X has the same thing and she is 12 years old. I still have to treat her spots once in a while but for the most part it is easy and fairly inexpensive.
Good luck!!!
Reply:umm this could be that she has gotten into a ivy of some sort like she has poision ivy patches or it just could be that her skin is very tin or something they dont have vets for nothing! lol
Reply:It sounds like Mange. This is treatable but will require some antibiotics. It's very uncomfortable for the dog so get him to the vet.
Reply:yes and no. Your dog probably has allergies. If you let her loose in the dog park or your yard note on what she touches and her reactions a few days later.
Reply:If you can afford it, take your pup to the vet. Their office could set up a payment plan for you if need be. Dogs can suffer from allergies too, as my yorkie did to fleas.
Best of luck!
Reply:take your dog to the vet and explain your financial situation, he my be able to help...
Reply:It sounds like your dog has allergies. G.Ret. are very prone to allergies. They can get recurrent ear infections ,skin rashes(hot spots.)
I would take her to the vet when you can. They will probably give you antibiotics if the skin is infected,a steriod to control the itch. If they suspect mites a skin scraping.
Until then you can clean any rash with a mild antibacterial soap,dry the area .Then apply a cortisone cream on the rash. You have to keep her occupied after the cream is applied so she does not try to lick it off right away. Just a small amount to cover the area twice a day. Maybe apply before she goes for a walk or before eating.
Hopefully this will help until you can take her to the vet . They have seasonal allergies just like humans. Keep her ears clean,she will produce more wax if it is an allergy problem. I would go to a pet supply store or vet and pick up a good quality ear cleaner.
Reply:Its very hard to diagnose any kind of skin problem with out actually seeing the pet. There may be several things it could be. Staph pyoderma which is just a skin infection treatable with antibiotics. Hot spots which is also a skin infection treated the same way. You may have to bathe the dog with a medicated shampoo .Do not buy any kind of products from the grocery store, get them from a veterinarian! The dog may also have mange mites, the only way to know for sure is by doing a skin scrapping and seeing the mites under a microscope. If the dog has mites the can be treated with very strong dips done at your veterinarian's office. Stress can cause the mites to appear. Is your dog spayed that will also cause the mites. No matter what the condition is the dog need to be seen by a veterinarian as any of the conditions are very uncomfortable and pain full.
Reply:Take your dog to the vet
oxalis
Does my dog have a skin condition?
Take the condition seriously! and bite the bullet!
Your dog probably has a form of mange which is caused by mites that live and feed around hair follicles. You don't use the regular antibiotics to treat it. You should see a vet to confirm it's demadex mange. This is done easily by examining a sample scrapping of the infected area of the dog's skin under a microscope. Then ask the vet about giving your dog small daily oral doses of liquid ivermectin (it has a white milk-like appearance) over a period of 2 to 3 weeks.
I know there is another medication to treat demadex but its hard to get and very expensive and may also not be good for the liver when its metabolized.
That should take care the problem soon before it spreads because the condition can lead to worse problems and become harder to treat.
If money is unavailable look up and call the animal shelters in your area. Tell them your situation and ask them if they can help. If they are unable to help, they still might know a vet who will help you for the costs of the medication.
Oh, and one other thing, I recommend bathing your dog regularly-at least once a week with a medicated shampoo or a tar shampoo or a mixture of both with a small amount of flea shampoo added in. I think the aspirin (methyl salicylic acid) in the medicated shampoo together with the minimal amount of flea shampoo will help keep the dog-scratching episodes to a minimum.
Please let us all know later in the comment section what you did and what happened.
Reply:Take your dog to the Vet!
Reply:take the dog to the vet..... my dog's skin looked all weird and turned dark and the vet said he has a problem with his thyroid and now he is on meds that make everything ok... you should always seek a professional opinion
Reply:It could be anything. Just to be sure I would take him to a Vet to get checked out. When we got my Pomeranian, he had flaky skin and red bumps around his ears and was losing hair on his paws... we found out he had the mange. He wasn't taken very good care of by the previous owner. I would get it checked out to be on the safe side.
Reply:I think it is a skin condition dogs get called Mange you shoulkd research on it . Lots of times you need to go to the vet so the pet can get some antibiotics or something
Reply:Yeah, I would take my dog to the vet. What it could be is flea dermititis or an allergy or mange. Either way, your dog will need medicine from the vet.
Reply:sounds like posion oak your dog may have found a patch and although they normally wont be effected except tender parts like the ears and belly. check and see where your dog is laying around and see if you can find a patch of posion oak.
Reply:Sounds to me like your dog may have what is called "hot spots". Very common in a lot of breeds of dogs and the Goldie is one of them.
Seems to be easy to fix but you really should get your dog to the vet. for a "once over" to be sure to get the proper medication.
Don't worry! My old Bouvier/Goldie X has the same thing and she is 12 years old. I still have to treat her spots once in a while but for the most part it is easy and fairly inexpensive.
Good luck!!!
Reply:umm this could be that she has gotten into a ivy of some sort like she has poision ivy patches or it just could be that her skin is very tin or something they dont have vets for nothing! lol
Reply:It sounds like Mange. This is treatable but will require some antibiotics. It's very uncomfortable for the dog so get him to the vet.
Reply:yes and no. Your dog probably has allergies. If you let her loose in the dog park or your yard note on what she touches and her reactions a few days later.
Reply:If you can afford it, take your pup to the vet. Their office could set up a payment plan for you if need be. Dogs can suffer from allergies too, as my yorkie did to fleas.
Best of luck!
Reply:take your dog to the vet and explain your financial situation, he my be able to help...
Reply:It sounds like your dog has allergies. G.Ret. are very prone to allergies. They can get recurrent ear infections ,skin rashes(hot spots.)
I would take her to the vet when you can. They will probably give you antibiotics if the skin is infected,a steriod to control the itch. If they suspect mites a skin scraping.
Until then you can clean any rash with a mild antibacterial soap,dry the area .Then apply a cortisone cream on the rash. You have to keep her occupied after the cream is applied so she does not try to lick it off right away. Just a small amount to cover the area twice a day. Maybe apply before she goes for a walk or before eating.
Hopefully this will help until you can take her to the vet . They have seasonal allergies just like humans. Keep her ears clean,she will produce more wax if it is an allergy problem. I would go to a pet supply store or vet and pick up a good quality ear cleaner.
Reply:Its very hard to diagnose any kind of skin problem with out actually seeing the pet. There may be several things it could be. Staph pyoderma which is just a skin infection treatable with antibiotics. Hot spots which is also a skin infection treated the same way. You may have to bathe the dog with a medicated shampoo .Do not buy any kind of products from the grocery store, get them from a veterinarian! The dog may also have mange mites, the only way to know for sure is by doing a skin scrapping and seeing the mites under a microscope. If the dog has mites the can be treated with very strong dips done at your veterinarian's office. Stress can cause the mites to appear. Is your dog spayed that will also cause the mites. No matter what the condition is the dog need to be seen by a veterinarian as any of the conditions are very uncomfortable and pain full.
Reply:Take your dog to the vet
oxalis
My dog has a skin irritation....?
i need help. my dog has a horrible itch that we just can't get rid of. it started back in june and when we took him to the vet, she said that he had fleas (we took care of that problem). since then, he was still having the issue, so we took him back and the vet said that there was some kind of fungus. she gave him a cortisone shot, an antibiotic and a medicated shampoo. the whole time that he was on the antibiotic, he was fine. now he's having the same issue again and he's so miserable. we have taken him to a different vet and they pretty much did the same thing (antibiotic, cortisone shot and medicated shampoo). i have changed to hypo-allergenic everything (detergent to wash his bed, shampoo and i even watch how i clean the house in case i'm giving him the irritation), i give him a bath twice a week and he just can't shake the itch. anybody have any ideas? thanks in advance.
My dog has a skin irritation....?
What are you feeding your dog?
Would you be opposed to adding a clove of garlic (chopped up) to his food? Garlic is great for clearing up bacterial stuff. Don't overdo it - I give about 1 clove a day to my guys (20 lb dogs).
You may be seeing a skin irritation from the food that you're giving him. Since you've considered other options that might be what's causing it.
Dr. Pitcairn's book about dog and cat nutrition may help you:
http://www.drpitcairn.com/
Good luck!
Reply:Call the vet and ask if you can give him/her benadril - it worked for my dog
Reply:Your dog may have food allergies, or you could be drying out the dog's skin by over-bathing (depends on the breed...my dog can't be washed more than once a month or she gets dry skin). I am assuming you are using dog shampoo; you never want to use human hair products on a dog.
If I were you, I would try to switch food to a high-quality dog food (such as Canidae) with a different source of meat than your dog is currently eating. (Make sure to transition the food slowly). I would also not bathe the dog that much unless you know that your breed can handle such frequent bathing. I hope the dog gets better soon!!
Reply:Too much antibiotic and cortisone might be dangerous in the long term and even, create secondary problems.
Maybe an hypoallergenic conditioner to soothe the skin could give him some relief
(at least temporary) also check his claws and his teeth.
Reply:he may have an allergies try cutting out all wheat corn %26amp; soy products from his diet, get him on healthy food like solid gold avo derm, wysong, eagle pack but make sure it is wheat free! it will take a little bit to stop once u do this but is this is the problem u should see a difference in a couple of weeks he will not be totally better but he u will notice not as much itching and stuff. also it is winter so the heat can be drying out his skin just like us so dont bathe him for a long time if he stinks just use the old listerin(gold kind) put it in a squirt bottle and spray him with it the listerine smell goes away after a few minutes and so does the doggie smell, plus it is anti bacterial!!
Reply:It could very well be an allergy to the food you are feeding him . Some dogs are wheat intolerant and if the food you are giving him contains wheat this could contribute the problem.
You could try adding a teaspoonful of Evening Primrose Oil to his food once a day. This is very good for dry skin
I would definitely look into changing his food. If you can buy something which is gluten free, e.g. Wafcol Salmon %26amp; Potato in the UK, or the equivalent if you are in the States,you may find that this may do the trick.
I do hope you can solve the problem. It must be wretched for him to have to suffer so much.
Reply:I wouldn't be bathin him twice a week for itching... bathing him just stips his coat all the natual oils to keep his skin moisturized, which may cause itching because his skin is dry..
I'm not sure about your problem though, but I would certainly not bathe him as much... it's not going him any good at all.
Reply:Why don't you try changing your soap? Even the medicated ones are full of chemicals and other things that can really dry him out. My dog has had dry skin since puppyhood and we have been using a really great soap ever since then. It's a soap that's made by Three Dog Bakery (www.threedogbakery.com) I don't know if you have a store near you, but if not, they can ship it to you.
The soap is actually a bar soap, that's all natural and made with Oatmeal, Goat's Milk and Citronella (acts as a natural bug repellent). It's the only one they sell, and it costs $6 per bar. It lathers wonderfully, smells great and lasts forever! That one bar of soap lasts us several months!
Reply:Why don't you just ask the vet what long-term solutions there are? They helped you at first - why not go back for more?
We don't know what's wrong with your dog, and therefore we can't suggest treatments. I can suggest not bathing twice a week though - that will be inactivating any flea treatment you use for one thing! And will not help with itching, it only dries the skin out.
You really need to keep working with a vet.
Chalice
My dog has a skin irritation....?
What are you feeding your dog?
Would you be opposed to adding a clove of garlic (chopped up) to his food? Garlic is great for clearing up bacterial stuff. Don't overdo it - I give about 1 clove a day to my guys (20 lb dogs).
You may be seeing a skin irritation from the food that you're giving him. Since you've considered other options that might be what's causing it.
Dr. Pitcairn's book about dog and cat nutrition may help you:
http://www.drpitcairn.com/
Good luck!
Reply:Call the vet and ask if you can give him/her benadril - it worked for my dog
Reply:Your dog may have food allergies, or you could be drying out the dog's skin by over-bathing (depends on the breed...my dog can't be washed more than once a month or she gets dry skin). I am assuming you are using dog shampoo; you never want to use human hair products on a dog.
If I were you, I would try to switch food to a high-quality dog food (such as Canidae) with a different source of meat than your dog is currently eating. (Make sure to transition the food slowly). I would also not bathe the dog that much unless you know that your breed can handle such frequent bathing. I hope the dog gets better soon!!
Reply:Too much antibiotic and cortisone might be dangerous in the long term and even, create secondary problems.
Maybe an hypoallergenic conditioner to soothe the skin could give him some relief
(at least temporary) also check his claws and his teeth.
Reply:he may have an allergies try cutting out all wheat corn %26amp; soy products from his diet, get him on healthy food like solid gold avo derm, wysong, eagle pack but make sure it is wheat free! it will take a little bit to stop once u do this but is this is the problem u should see a difference in a couple of weeks he will not be totally better but he u will notice not as much itching and stuff. also it is winter so the heat can be drying out his skin just like us so dont bathe him for a long time if he stinks just use the old listerin(gold kind) put it in a squirt bottle and spray him with it the listerine smell goes away after a few minutes and so does the doggie smell, plus it is anti bacterial!!
Reply:It could very well be an allergy to the food you are feeding him . Some dogs are wheat intolerant and if the food you are giving him contains wheat this could contribute the problem.
You could try adding a teaspoonful of Evening Primrose Oil to his food once a day. This is very good for dry skin
I would definitely look into changing his food. If you can buy something which is gluten free, e.g. Wafcol Salmon %26amp; Potato in the UK, or the equivalent if you are in the States,you may find that this may do the trick.
I do hope you can solve the problem. It must be wretched for him to have to suffer so much.
Reply:I wouldn't be bathin him twice a week for itching... bathing him just stips his coat all the natual oils to keep his skin moisturized, which may cause itching because his skin is dry..
I'm not sure about your problem though, but I would certainly not bathe him as much... it's not going him any good at all.
Reply:Why don't you try changing your soap? Even the medicated ones are full of chemicals and other things that can really dry him out. My dog has had dry skin since puppyhood and we have been using a really great soap ever since then. It's a soap that's made by Three Dog Bakery (www.threedogbakery.com) I don't know if you have a store near you, but if not, they can ship it to you.
The soap is actually a bar soap, that's all natural and made with Oatmeal, Goat's Milk and Citronella (acts as a natural bug repellent). It's the only one they sell, and it costs $6 per bar. It lathers wonderfully, smells great and lasts forever! That one bar of soap lasts us several months!
Reply:Why don't you just ask the vet what long-term solutions there are? They helped you at first - why not go back for more?
We don't know what's wrong with your dog, and therefore we can't suggest treatments. I can suggest not bathing twice a week though - that will be inactivating any flea treatment you use for one thing! And will not help with itching, it only dries the skin out.
You really need to keep working with a vet.
Chalice
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