Any of you tried this product? Is it as great as it sounds?
Would love to hear some feedback on it.
I'm thinking of ordering some for my shop. Alot of the dogs I groom have skin issues. Wonder if it helps with yeast and other skin problems.
Thanks!
Question for: Dog Groomers 'Eqyss Micro-Tek Shampoo'?
Sorry I haven't used that one. I used mostly BioGroom and PPP and vet prescription shampoos.
I had many regulars on weekly schedules if they were having skin problems. I also sent them to a Dermatologist (vet specialist) and after he diagnosed them I had them bring me the shampoos he wanted used and labeled them so the dog could always have it's own shampoo at the shop.
With the help of my vet and the Dermatology vet I got many of my clients skin better. I also consulted on the dog's diet if needed...many were not on good food at first. I did not push the Vet's brands.....just better food in general.
Yeast or skin infections need to be diagnosed by a vet so the exact shampoo or treatment can be used.
I also disinfected all the kennels and the grooming table and equipment between dogs. I used a parvocide that disinfected for everything. After each dog got bathed the kennel got cleaned before the clean dog was put back. And i never put another dog into a kennel without making sure it was clean and disinfected.
Many shops are quite dirty. I think every bit helps.
Googled and found this:
http://www.groomers.net/discus/messages/...
I googled the website that makes the shampoo it certainly does make a lot of claims...it would be nice if it is true :)
Reply:I haven't had personal experience with that particular brand, but I've tried a LOT of shampoos, and most of the 'miracles' don't really happen. For one thing, you have to understand that even a basic oatmeal shampoo is pretty much useless if only used every 6-8 weeks when the dog comes in for grooming. Unless you plan to buy take-home sizes and get all your customers to bathe at least once a week with the same products you're using, it just won't do any good. Medicated baths have to be regular to be effective.
Any shampoo made with Tea Tree Oil will produce pretty much the same effects, and it's cheaper. :-) Either way, good luck!
Reply:I've used it on my horse before and had great results. In fact, I use a number of their products on my horse. Not sure if it would work as well on a dog or even if it's safe to use on a dog.
I've also used Eqyss's spray for rain rot with great success, so the claims the company makes are in deed valid; however, I would make darn sure it's safe to use on a dog before using it on even my own dog let alone a client's.
There is an iodine shampoo that is safe for dogs as well as horses that is effective for some skin conditions. Since this evening I'm going out to see my horse, I'll look at the bottle so that I can tell you the brand. I know that I ordered it from Jeffers, however.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Apple cider vinager on dog?
has anyone tried using apple cider vinager on dog. i read that it helpcure itching, and skin problem. would like to know what is the doseg
Apple cider vinager on dog?
You can just rinse him in it after a bath. It's good for them.
Reply:We use it on all of our dogs food. Dosage depends on dogs size. Add apple cider vinegar directly to food or drinking water, starting with small amounts and building up to 1/2 to 1 teaspoon per 15 pounds of body weight for dogs and cats (1 teaspoon per day for the average cat, 1 tablespoon for a 50-pound dog or 2 tablespoons for a 90-pound dog). By gradually adding small doses to your pet's food over time, you can help even the most finicky eater to accept this valuable food. We give extra to my min pin for his runny eyes. Works wonders.
Reply:Oh yeah it is great for dogs, I put 1 tsp in their drinking water. In the summer, I mix it 50/50 with water and spray it on them. It keeps away the mosquitoes, black flies etc. It is good for dry skin, itchy skin, rashes, hot spots, you name it.
Remember too, if you have problems on the outside, it likely is coming from within. Check your food to make sure that you are feeding a quality diet.
Apple cider vinager on dog?
You can just rinse him in it after a bath. It's good for them.
Reply:We use it on all of our dogs food. Dosage depends on dogs size. Add apple cider vinegar directly to food or drinking water, starting with small amounts and building up to 1/2 to 1 teaspoon per 15 pounds of body weight for dogs and cats (1 teaspoon per day for the average cat, 1 tablespoon for a 50-pound dog or 2 tablespoons for a 90-pound dog). By gradually adding small doses to your pet's food over time, you can help even the most finicky eater to accept this valuable food. We give extra to my min pin for his runny eyes. Works wonders.
Reply:Oh yeah it is great for dogs, I put 1 tsp in their drinking water. In the summer, I mix it 50/50 with water and spray it on them. It keeps away the mosquitoes, black flies etc. It is good for dry skin, itchy skin, rashes, hot spots, you name it.
Remember too, if you have problems on the outside, it likely is coming from within. Check your food to make sure that you are feeding a quality diet.
What's the best way to look after a 16 yr old cat with pain in hip area & skin problems?
Im a little concerned about my cat, she's 16 years old %26amp; apart from being the victim of a v.nasty dog attack 10yrs ago we've had no problem with her health (apart from her being v.paranoid if you touch the area she was bitten).
She seems perfectly ok but Im concerned about her weight (she was the runt of the litter %26amp; is very thin), she's very active %26amp; occasionally falls if jumping. She also seems to have nibbled some of her fur away near her hip - I was told it was due to fleas but we've blitzed her %26amp; cant find any trace of fleas...only rather sensitive looking skin.
When you stroke her if you touch her below her ribs she hisses %26amp; scratches - I know her old attack scars are there but am concerned about her hips.
My Mum thinks she could've just developed sensitive skin %26amp; maybe a bit of cat arthritis in her hips.
Can anyone enlighten me as to what the problem's likely to %26amp; what the average lifespan for a domestic cat is?
What's the best way to look after a 16 yr old cat with pain in hip area %26amp; skin problems?
It may be arthritis, it's a good possibility because of previous trauma to the area. If you're really concerned a vet can do an exam and an x-ray looking for any fractures or cracks to the hip area, especially as you said she fell when jumping. Their hips are very thin bones so there is a chance she damaged something there without you knowing and it's causing her pain.
The sensitive skin may be just dryness, or it could be a reaction to something--again the vet would know.
An average lifespan is closer to 20 years now for a cat, whereas 15 used to be the average back around 1980. They live longer nowadays.
Try adding 1/4 tsp of canola oil to her dry food once or twice a week and see if that helps the skin, but if she remains sensitive to touch back there, I'd schedule a vet appointment for her to be looked at. Especially if her pupils are very large when she's reacting to the touch (large pupils often indicate pain). Also watch to see if she is a little awkward getting up after laying down for any length of time and if she easily raises her tail vertically, problems with the hips would impair these two actions.
Reply:Sounds like she is on her last legs, 16 is pretty old, take her to a vet they will be able to give you better idea.
Reply:Have you had bloodwork done to check for thyroid, kidney problems, or diabetes? All common in older cats and treatable. There are medications available that are safe for cats that have arthritis and will make her time left more comfortable. Please see your vet for info. My cat is 18.5 and is doing fine, so you can't tell how much time she has left.
Reply:Congratulations on caring for a cat to age 16.
Arthritis is a possibility. Do speak to your vet about that. Some people like to provide senior cats with supplements of glucosamine and chondroitin, research and anecdotal information on the benefits are mixed. Some say it does no good, other report some benefit; it doesn't seem to harm. Because she is prone to falling, look into providing her with pet stairs or cat trees she can use to get to and from her favourite high places.
It is possible that her skin has become sensitive, either due to newly developed allergies or a change in major organ function. Again, your vet can help you with this and recommend the best diet, medication and/or treatments for her skin.
At this late time in her life, making happy and comfortable is the best you can do. Talk to an expert for help.
Reply:I'm sorry to brutal, but in my opinion you should have the cat put down. 16 is a very good age for a domestic cat. The cat has lived a good life but the time has come to put an end to it.
You must also consider vet's bills which can be phenomenal (unless you have insurance).
Reply:Your Mum is correct, any injury a pet suffers can turn into painful
Arthritis when the pet gets old. Just like people. There is medication available to ease the poor dears pain, see your Veterinarian asap.
Reply:Get some blood work done. I would have her checked for diabetes because: cats become very thin - second-when their blood glucose level is high, they are very grumpy and hiss etc. etc. especially when you try to pet them ( well this may be a bit of generalization) and last, because diabetes effects the hind quarters because it deprives the body of vitamin B.
Reply:Goodness gracious, I can't believe that anyone would be so callous as to advise you to have her put to sleep.
Right..Age. up to 20 years of age or so. I have just lost my 19 year old Moggie. He was deaf %26amp; his sight wasn't that good. He toddled out into the street %26amp; was run over. it was devastating really! He was tring to follow my daughter to her grany's house :o(
I think it is time to take her to the vets to investigate why this spot is so tender. It might be arthritis, in which case they can help her with anti inflamatories %26amp; pain relief similar to Ibruprophen. However, it might be something that is not obvious to the laymens eye, so I suggest that they might be able to help out where we can't.
Best of luck,
Sheelagh%26gt;"o"%26lt;
Reply:Average lifespan about 12 -15 years....I am not going to bother commenting about the rest.
Reply:Cat's live on average about 15/16 years - although my beautiful kitty was put to sleep earlier this year when he was 21, so they can live beyond the average.
As cats get older, they do tend to thin out, and eat considerably and seem to be a bag of bones in their twilight years - mine was always quite podgy and constantly hungry up until about 4 or 5 years before he died.
If she's having trouble walking, then it is possibly arthritis - it wouldn't be unusual in a cat of her age. So long as she's relatively happy, healthy and eating well (albeit less than previously) then there's no reason to have her put down.
Keep an eye on her and get the vet to have a quick look - often there's something they can prescribe, although cats are notoriously bad at receiving medication!
She seems perfectly ok but Im concerned about her weight (she was the runt of the litter %26amp; is very thin), she's very active %26amp; occasionally falls if jumping. She also seems to have nibbled some of her fur away near her hip - I was told it was due to fleas but we've blitzed her %26amp; cant find any trace of fleas...only rather sensitive looking skin.
When you stroke her if you touch her below her ribs she hisses %26amp; scratches - I know her old attack scars are there but am concerned about her hips.
My Mum thinks she could've just developed sensitive skin %26amp; maybe a bit of cat arthritis in her hips.
Can anyone enlighten me as to what the problem's likely to %26amp; what the average lifespan for a domestic cat is?
What's the best way to look after a 16 yr old cat with pain in hip area %26amp; skin problems?
It may be arthritis, it's a good possibility because of previous trauma to the area. If you're really concerned a vet can do an exam and an x-ray looking for any fractures or cracks to the hip area, especially as you said she fell when jumping. Their hips are very thin bones so there is a chance she damaged something there without you knowing and it's causing her pain.
The sensitive skin may be just dryness, or it could be a reaction to something--again the vet would know.
An average lifespan is closer to 20 years now for a cat, whereas 15 used to be the average back around 1980. They live longer nowadays.
Try adding 1/4 tsp of canola oil to her dry food once or twice a week and see if that helps the skin, but if she remains sensitive to touch back there, I'd schedule a vet appointment for her to be looked at. Especially if her pupils are very large when she's reacting to the touch (large pupils often indicate pain). Also watch to see if she is a little awkward getting up after laying down for any length of time and if she easily raises her tail vertically, problems with the hips would impair these two actions.
Reply:Sounds like she is on her last legs, 16 is pretty old, take her to a vet they will be able to give you better idea.
Reply:Have you had bloodwork done to check for thyroid, kidney problems, or diabetes? All common in older cats and treatable. There are medications available that are safe for cats that have arthritis and will make her time left more comfortable. Please see your vet for info. My cat is 18.5 and is doing fine, so you can't tell how much time she has left.
Reply:Congratulations on caring for a cat to age 16.
Arthritis is a possibility. Do speak to your vet about that. Some people like to provide senior cats with supplements of glucosamine and chondroitin, research and anecdotal information on the benefits are mixed. Some say it does no good, other report some benefit; it doesn't seem to harm. Because she is prone to falling, look into providing her with pet stairs or cat trees she can use to get to and from her favourite high places.
It is possible that her skin has become sensitive, either due to newly developed allergies or a change in major organ function. Again, your vet can help you with this and recommend the best diet, medication and/or treatments for her skin.
At this late time in her life, making happy and comfortable is the best you can do. Talk to an expert for help.
Reply:I'm sorry to brutal, but in my opinion you should have the cat put down. 16 is a very good age for a domestic cat. The cat has lived a good life but the time has come to put an end to it.
You must also consider vet's bills which can be phenomenal (unless you have insurance).
Reply:Your Mum is correct, any injury a pet suffers can turn into painful
Arthritis when the pet gets old. Just like people. There is medication available to ease the poor dears pain, see your Veterinarian asap.
Reply:Get some blood work done. I would have her checked for diabetes because: cats become very thin - second-when their blood glucose level is high, they are very grumpy and hiss etc. etc. especially when you try to pet them ( well this may be a bit of generalization) and last, because diabetes effects the hind quarters because it deprives the body of vitamin B.
Reply:Goodness gracious, I can't believe that anyone would be so callous as to advise you to have her put to sleep.
Right..Age. up to 20 years of age or so. I have just lost my 19 year old Moggie. He was deaf %26amp; his sight wasn't that good. He toddled out into the street %26amp; was run over. it was devastating really! He was tring to follow my daughter to her grany's house :o(
I think it is time to take her to the vets to investigate why this spot is so tender. It might be arthritis, in which case they can help her with anti inflamatories %26amp; pain relief similar to Ibruprophen. However, it might be something that is not obvious to the laymens eye, so I suggest that they might be able to help out where we can't.
Best of luck,
Sheelagh%26gt;"o"%26lt;
Reply:Average lifespan about 12 -15 years....I am not going to bother commenting about the rest.
Reply:Cat's live on average about 15/16 years - although my beautiful kitty was put to sleep earlier this year when he was 21, so they can live beyond the average.
As cats get older, they do tend to thin out, and eat considerably and seem to be a bag of bones in their twilight years - mine was always quite podgy and constantly hungry up until about 4 or 5 years before he died.
If she's having trouble walking, then it is possibly arthritis - it wouldn't be unusual in a cat of her age. So long as she's relatively happy, healthy and eating well (albeit less than previously) then there's no reason to have her put down.
Keep an eye on her and get the vet to have a quick look - often there's something they can prescribe, although cats are notoriously bad at receiving medication!
What causes the black greasy patches on a dogs skin under its coat.?
When the dog is bathed, even with good quality dog shampoo, some of it comes off but lots of patches remain and look unsightly when you part the coat. What can be used to remove all the black. (Please note I am not refering to the black pigment where the skin on here tummies changes colour with age sometimes and I dont mean flea dirt - it is neither of these things). Can anyone tell me what it could be and how to remove it - the dog is a yorkie and about 11yrs old. It doesnt irritate her and she is not ill, the other dogs that live with her do not have this problem. Between baths it just builds up again, is it just that she has developed a greasy skin with age that attracts dirt?
What causes the black greasy patches on a dogs skin under its coat.?
Often hormonal changes, such as hypothyroid, will cause skin pigmentation and oiliness of the fur. It is usually accompanied by weight gain, lethargy, and thirst. Best to have her looked at, especially at her age, and a full blood panel run, complete with T4 (thyroid panel). It is easily treatable, but can cause a lot of problems if left untreated.
There are other possibilities, including diabetes, Cushing's, and various other problems, but the clinical signs of these are more extreme, you would probably notice skin changes last (after weight gain, poor condition, vomiting, unquenchable thirst, excess urination, etc).
Reply:She could have over active secretion glands.. I would consult a vet on this one.. Even if it is just a phone call asking them what they think.
Reply:skin cancer?? i dont know it sounds strange.. as with anything else, when not sure go to the vet and get it checked out....
shell flower
What causes the black greasy patches on a dogs skin under its coat.?
Often hormonal changes, such as hypothyroid, will cause skin pigmentation and oiliness of the fur. It is usually accompanied by weight gain, lethargy, and thirst. Best to have her looked at, especially at her age, and a full blood panel run, complete with T4 (thyroid panel). It is easily treatable, but can cause a lot of problems if left untreated.
There are other possibilities, including diabetes, Cushing's, and various other problems, but the clinical signs of these are more extreme, you would probably notice skin changes last (after weight gain, poor condition, vomiting, unquenchable thirst, excess urination, etc).
Reply:She could have over active secretion glands.. I would consult a vet on this one.. Even if it is just a phone call asking them what they think.
Reply:skin cancer?? i dont know it sounds strange.. as with anything else, when not sure go to the vet and get it checked out....
shell flower
Help! Why why won't my dog stop losing his hair?
I took him to the vet, and he was tested for everything. It's not mange or any disease or anything, the vet says he's just got allergies and he'll be fine, but his poor little tushie is BALD! I hear that small breeds (he's a boston terrier mix) and inside dogs are more prone to skin problems, but there must be something i can do to keep him from going totally bald
Help! Why why won't my dog stop losing his hair?
This can also be cause by vaccines. See link for Wisconsin University. When it comes to Benedrly, don't take previous advice. It needs to be given by weight. Pet med list and dosage link is also below.
Reply:verb. it's what dogs do.
Reply:Does he itch? Does he hurt? If not??? Let him go bald...if its not hurting him, and the vet says its allergies, go with it...
You'll love him anyway, won't you?
Reply:I think your pup is simply going through malting. If you let him be, I'm sure he'll be back to his old furry, lovable self.
Reply:If its allergies, try a different type
of food, it could be something in the
food he eats. Dogs benefit from eating
omega 3's too. Try giving your dog some
fish oil, I drain the oil or water from
tuna and or salmon, and give it to my
pet once in a while this helps the fur
and checking with the pet store on
other products you can use for aiding
hair loss. Good luck.
Reply:Thats just what happens when you have a dog.
Its worse when you have a pool,All the hair gets blown into it!
Reply:If it is allergies did your vet give you any suggestions? If not this what my vet told me. He said I could give my dog a half of a children's Benadryl once a day. I wrap it in a peace of cheese and give it to her that way. She takes quite well She thinks she is getting a treat. Another thing you might consider is the type of dog food you are feeding your dog. If you feed your dog a dog food from a grocer store stop go to a pet store and try Natural Choice. It is a great dog food and does help your dogs skin and coat. I hope this will help you. Oh one more thing if you are going to change your dogs dog food do it very slowly by mixing the old with the new gradually. You can ask a sales person at a pet store or a pet trainer how to do this. let me know if this helps you out.
Reply:There is some extensive testing that can be done to find out what the dog is allergic to. Talk to your vet about this, or try getting a second opinion
Reply:If you change his dog food:
Remember to stick only a little bit of the new kinda dog food in with his reg dog food! Every day put a tiny bit more of the new kind so your dog doesn't get sick from the diet change.
If you want you can feed him a hard-boiled egg, he'll probably eat it, eggs are good for hair (i forget why).
I hope you find out what his allergic to, allergy medicines work better at preventing an allergy, than stopping an allergic reaction already in progress.
Reply:Did they do a thyroid test? Thyroid disease is often responsible for hair loss in dogs. Also, even one flea bite can cause irritation and loss of hair if the dog is allergic to the flea saliva. I would use a good flea preventative like Advantage and closely read the instructions. The other thing that could definitely be responsible for hair loss is an allergy to the diet that you've been feeding. You may want to do an elimination diet where you start with a diet that consists of one thing (like maybe duck) that the dog has never had before. Ask your vet for specific instructions on how to do the elimination diet or join us here for instructions http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ToyDogLove...
Help! Why why won't my dog stop losing his hair?
This can also be cause by vaccines. See link for Wisconsin University. When it comes to Benedrly, don't take previous advice. It needs to be given by weight. Pet med list and dosage link is also below.
Reply:verb. it's what dogs do.
Reply:Does he itch? Does he hurt? If not??? Let him go bald...if its not hurting him, and the vet says its allergies, go with it...
You'll love him anyway, won't you?
Reply:I think your pup is simply going through malting. If you let him be, I'm sure he'll be back to his old furry, lovable self.
Reply:If its allergies, try a different type
of food, it could be something in the
food he eats. Dogs benefit from eating
omega 3's too. Try giving your dog some
fish oil, I drain the oil or water from
tuna and or salmon, and give it to my
pet once in a while this helps the fur
and checking with the pet store on
other products you can use for aiding
hair loss. Good luck.
Reply:Thats just what happens when you have a dog.
Its worse when you have a pool,All the hair gets blown into it!
Reply:If it is allergies did your vet give you any suggestions? If not this what my vet told me. He said I could give my dog a half of a children's Benadryl once a day. I wrap it in a peace of cheese and give it to her that way. She takes quite well She thinks she is getting a treat. Another thing you might consider is the type of dog food you are feeding your dog. If you feed your dog a dog food from a grocer store stop go to a pet store and try Natural Choice. It is a great dog food and does help your dogs skin and coat. I hope this will help you. Oh one more thing if you are going to change your dogs dog food do it very slowly by mixing the old with the new gradually. You can ask a sales person at a pet store or a pet trainer how to do this. let me know if this helps you out.
Reply:There is some extensive testing that can be done to find out what the dog is allergic to. Talk to your vet about this, or try getting a second opinion
Reply:If you change his dog food:
Remember to stick only a little bit of the new kinda dog food in with his reg dog food! Every day put a tiny bit more of the new kind so your dog doesn't get sick from the diet change.
If you want you can feed him a hard-boiled egg, he'll probably eat it, eggs are good for hair (i forget why).
I hope you find out what his allergic to, allergy medicines work better at preventing an allergy, than stopping an allergic reaction already in progress.
Reply:Did they do a thyroid test? Thyroid disease is often responsible for hair loss in dogs. Also, even one flea bite can cause irritation and loss of hair if the dog is allergic to the flea saliva. I would use a good flea preventative like Advantage and closely read the instructions. The other thing that could definitely be responsible for hair loss is an allergy to the diet that you've been feeding. You may want to do an elimination diet where you start with a diet that consists of one thing (like maybe duck) that the dog has never had before. Ask your vet for specific instructions on how to do the elimination diet or join us here for instructions http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ToyDogLove...
Possible skin allergies in dogs?
My 2 y/o Jack Russell/Shih Tzu mix scratches, bites and licks at his back almost constantly to the point of having bald patches. There is no sign of him having any fleas and nothing has changed in the household. His diet consists of mainly Alpo canned which I have checked and it contains no red dye #40 which I have been told can cause skin problems in the shih tzu breed. Any suggestions of what may be causing his skin problem or what I can do to alleviate it or at least improve his condition.
Possible skin allergies in dogs?
if you are feeding fish to your dog then just stop it i am 100%sure fish causes skin problems
Reply:this is a situation that needs to be addressed by your vet....there are so many possibilities....
has the dog recently been vaccinated?
could still be a food allergy
do you use plastic dog dishes?
possible skin problem other than allergy
stress related etc
at any rate,your dog is uncomfortable and deserves to be seen and treated to feel better
Reply:My best guess is a food allergy, but you really want to consult a vet on this issue.
The red flag here is that you are feeding Alpo. Here are the ingredients:
http://forums.dogfoodproject.com/showfla...
Ground yellow corn, beef and bone meal, soybean meal, beef tallow (preserved with BHA), animal digest, salt, choline chloride, zinc sulfate, vitamin E supplement, ferrous sulfate, added color (red 40, yellow 5, blue 2), manganese sulfate, niacin, vitamin A supplement, calcium carbonate, brewers dried yeast, copper sulfate, calcium pantothenate, natural flavor, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin D3 supplement, riboflavin supplement, calcium iodate, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K activity), folic acid, biotin, sodium selenite
Nearly all or ANY of these ingredients could be negatively affecting your dog. Corn, by-products, soy and so on can all create issues in your dog.
I would suggest you look in to something of a higher-quality. And yes, you CAN afford something better!!!
How about these:
Merrick
Innova
California Natural
Natural Balance
Heck, even Nature's Recipe might be best for your dog!
Please do some research in to dog food and the ingredients you should avoid. The best place to start is here:
www.dogfoodproject.com
Good luck!
Reply:A vet is the first place to start. Your dog might have something not able to be seen by the human eye. I just adopted a dog that has food allergies... yes, she is allergic to wheat! So she gets a wheat free diet. That also means no table scraps.. Not only that... she can not go running out in the woods... grass allergies. The worst yet... she is a hunting dog. Well, this is the reason she was dumped by the breeder to a kill shelter. So do your self and your pet a favor... take her to the vet.
Reply:Don't rule out fleas if you're not regularly treating with a veterinary flea treatment. Doing this is the only way you can be sure he doesn't have fleas, unless you know exactly how to check for them.
Beyond that, this could be mites, a hormonal imbalance or skin infection. It could still be allergies - these can develop spontaneously, even if nothing's changed.
You really need to get the dog checked by a vet to find out what's causing this. If you don't know what's wrong, you can't treat it of course - you can't just apply random treatment if you don't know what's wrong, it might make things worse. I'm afraid there's no way we could diagnose over the internet, even if we were vets.
Chalice
Possible skin allergies in dogs?
if you are feeding fish to your dog then just stop it i am 100%sure fish causes skin problems
Reply:this is a situation that needs to be addressed by your vet....there are so many possibilities....
has the dog recently been vaccinated?
could still be a food allergy
do you use plastic dog dishes?
possible skin problem other than allergy
stress related etc
at any rate,your dog is uncomfortable and deserves to be seen and treated to feel better
Reply:My best guess is a food allergy, but you really want to consult a vet on this issue.
The red flag here is that you are feeding Alpo. Here are the ingredients:
http://forums.dogfoodproject.com/showfla...
Ground yellow corn, beef and bone meal, soybean meal, beef tallow (preserved with BHA), animal digest, salt, choline chloride, zinc sulfate, vitamin E supplement, ferrous sulfate, added color (red 40, yellow 5, blue 2), manganese sulfate, niacin, vitamin A supplement, calcium carbonate, brewers dried yeast, copper sulfate, calcium pantothenate, natural flavor, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin D3 supplement, riboflavin supplement, calcium iodate, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K activity), folic acid, biotin, sodium selenite
Nearly all or ANY of these ingredients could be negatively affecting your dog. Corn, by-products, soy and so on can all create issues in your dog.
I would suggest you look in to something of a higher-quality. And yes, you CAN afford something better!!!
How about these:
Merrick
Innova
California Natural
Natural Balance
Heck, even Nature's Recipe might be best for your dog!
Please do some research in to dog food and the ingredients you should avoid. The best place to start is here:
www.dogfoodproject.com
Good luck!
Reply:A vet is the first place to start. Your dog might have something not able to be seen by the human eye. I just adopted a dog that has food allergies... yes, she is allergic to wheat! So she gets a wheat free diet. That also means no table scraps.. Not only that... she can not go running out in the woods... grass allergies. The worst yet... she is a hunting dog. Well, this is the reason she was dumped by the breeder to a kill shelter. So do your self and your pet a favor... take her to the vet.
Reply:Don't rule out fleas if you're not regularly treating with a veterinary flea treatment. Doing this is the only way you can be sure he doesn't have fleas, unless you know exactly how to check for them.
Beyond that, this could be mites, a hormonal imbalance or skin infection. It could still be allergies - these can develop spontaneously, even if nothing's changed.
You really need to get the dog checked by a vet to find out what's causing this. If you don't know what's wrong, you can't treat it of course - you can't just apply random treatment if you don't know what's wrong, it might make things worse. I'm afraid there's no way we could diagnose over the internet, even if we were vets.
Chalice
Dog eating cat food pt. 2?
Ok, so now that I've discovered it is a bit unhealthy, I need some help. My dog is staying at my grandmother's, and my grandmother has cats. She feeds her cats a cheap-O brand (whatever's on sale at the store) and this is due to a limited in-come, and my dog has to eat high-quality food(I feed Canidae) or else he breaks out into rashes of all sorts(Flea allergy dermatitis, yeast infections, and food allergies).. My dog, for some reason, will eat the cat food when he's got a bowl full of Canidae. My grandmother can't put the cat food bowl up high because she's taught the cats to stay off of counters, etc(it is just one of her pet peeves.) I really don't want my dog to start getting all these skin problems again, how can I stop it?
Dog eating cat food pt. 2?
My parents keep the cat food in a room with a gate up so the dog can't go in and eat the cat food. Do that - find somewhere to put the cat food and block off that area so the dog can't get to it. It'll be a lot easier than trying to teach your dog to leave the cat food alone.
Reply:ohh my dogs used to do the same!if you really want your dog away from the cat food, just ask your grandma to put the dog in a diffrent room until the cats finish eating.
or
to just put the cats food in a diffrent place. theyll start looking for it whenever they get hungry.
Reply:I'm guessing that the cat food doesn't produce allergies for your dog.
As long as it's only for a while, then i think it's alright.
Also, what is harmful is the proteins in sea food, so if its a cheap brand I'm certain that the sea food level is not as high and largely substituted, in which case the risk is minimized.
Reply:My dog is on a special prescription food, so we have to be extra careful of things like that as well.
Our cats are fed on a schedule (morning and night) and get about 30 minutes to eat. When the time is up, we take the food away. That way, we are not keeping the pets separated for very long...
Now, since this is your grandmother's house, she might not be too happy if you tell her what to do with HER pets....so another suggestion would be to bring a baby gate (you can get a cheap pressure-mounted one for around $10) to her house. Gate off the room that the cat food is kept in. If you have a large dog, you could put the baby gate up high enough that the cats can sneak under it but the dog cannot go under or jump over. If the dog is smaller, just check to ensure that the cats can jump OVER the gate to get to their food...older cats may have trouble jumping.
Reply:Yes, dogs will take catfood over their own stuff - it's yummier because it's got a higher fat content.
If your Grandmother feeds the cats at set mealtimes, she can just keep your dog out the room during these times. If not, you've got a bit more of a problem - can't the cats be fed in a room the dog's not allowed in? Because basically, your only option is keeping the dog AWAY from the catfood because he won't stop eating it if he's around in, too tempting!
Chalice
Reply:Sure, your dog could easily have allergic reactions from the cat food. All it can take sometimes is a few bites...
The baby gate idea is good, and another easy and cheap one is to take a large cardboard box, make a hole enough for the cats to get through, but not the dog. (Will only work if the dog is large than the cats ofcourse ) put the kitties food in a bowl insode the box and they can go in there and dine, while your dog whines outside :)
Dog eating cat food pt. 2?
My parents keep the cat food in a room with a gate up so the dog can't go in and eat the cat food. Do that - find somewhere to put the cat food and block off that area so the dog can't get to it. It'll be a lot easier than trying to teach your dog to leave the cat food alone.
Reply:ohh my dogs used to do the same!if you really want your dog away from the cat food, just ask your grandma to put the dog in a diffrent room until the cats finish eating.
or
to just put the cats food in a diffrent place. theyll start looking for it whenever they get hungry.
Reply:I'm guessing that the cat food doesn't produce allergies for your dog.
As long as it's only for a while, then i think it's alright.
Also, what is harmful is the proteins in sea food, so if its a cheap brand I'm certain that the sea food level is not as high and largely substituted, in which case the risk is minimized.
Reply:My dog is on a special prescription food, so we have to be extra careful of things like that as well.
Our cats are fed on a schedule (morning and night) and get about 30 minutes to eat. When the time is up, we take the food away. That way, we are not keeping the pets separated for very long...
Now, since this is your grandmother's house, she might not be too happy if you tell her what to do with HER pets....so another suggestion would be to bring a baby gate (you can get a cheap pressure-mounted one for around $10) to her house. Gate off the room that the cat food is kept in. If you have a large dog, you could put the baby gate up high enough that the cats can sneak under it but the dog cannot go under or jump over. If the dog is smaller, just check to ensure that the cats can jump OVER the gate to get to their food...older cats may have trouble jumping.
Reply:Yes, dogs will take catfood over their own stuff - it's yummier because it's got a higher fat content.
If your Grandmother feeds the cats at set mealtimes, she can just keep your dog out the room during these times. If not, you've got a bit more of a problem - can't the cats be fed in a room the dog's not allowed in? Because basically, your only option is keeping the dog AWAY from the catfood because he won't stop eating it if he's around in, too tempting!
Chalice
Reply:Sure, your dog could easily have allergic reactions from the cat food. All it can take sometimes is a few bites...
The baby gate idea is good, and another easy and cheap one is to take a large cardboard box, make a hole enough for the cats to get through, but not the dog. (Will only work if the dog is large than the cats ofcourse ) put the kitties food in a bowl insode the box and they can go in there and dine, while your dog whines outside :)
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