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
Saturday, April 24, 2010
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 :)
HELP !!! My dog has a problem with Fleas.?
She is allergic to the Flea collars and I have used all natural sprays and solutions and she is allergic to those also. Her hair and skin is now discolored and she is losing the hair on her back from scrathing. If anyone has any real ideas please respond. Thank you so much.
HELP !!! My dog has a problem with Fleas.?
YOU REALLY NEED TO TAKE IT TO THE VET.
Reply:Flea collars are no good. Your best bet is to take to vet. Otherwise look at getting your dog onto Frontline Plus. Also, in case you don't know this one, pet insurance is the best solution to helping your dog. I use VPI Petinsurance. VPI covers the costs of Heartguard and Frontline, 100%. You can purchase Frontline cheaper through 1800petmeds.com, rather than going to a local pet store like petco.
Reply:Have you had the vet check her out myfriend had similar problems with her dog and found she was actually allergic to the fleas
Reply:Your poor puppy! Perhaps you should take her to your vet, if nothing is working. They should be able to prescribe something or suggest what you can do. You may have to clear up her skin problems first before trying anything else. Have you tryed pills?Obviously they are not topical so they shouldn't hurt her skin. I use advantage and I have never had a problem, my dog has sensitive skin. Good luck
Reply:There are enough chemicals in her world already, more isn't going to help her. Have you tried flea treats? They are all natural, and they repel fleas. Works great. I've been using them for a few years and now have my mother switched to them for her dogs as well. A friend of mine from Cali has been using them for years with great success.
Dogs love them as they are liver flavored. Somehow the flea treats repel the fleas naturally so you dog doesn't pick them up in the first place. http://www.fleatreat.com Check it out.
Reply:Okay. Try Palmolive REGULAR soap not diluted. Bathe your dog in this. It will kill a lot of the fleas on your dog.. make sure you scrub and scrub everywhere. Gotta get the eggs too!! If you have carpet, have it steam cleaned. You cant get rid of fleas completely unless you eliminate them from EVERYWHERE!!
Good Luck!
Reply:it can be food allergy some dogs have skin problems from certain proteins mine did and I changed food. I keep mine on fronline plus and always use medicated shampoo it does the trick
Reply:Try treating her enviroment for fleas, my dogs suffer from fleas as the bloody roo's keep bringing them into the yard, then the dogs chase the bloody roo's cant win.
Reply:Use KP-24 medicated foam to kill the fleas on contact. You can also use ADVANTAGE on her neck every two weeks to stop them from coming back but they will probably never fully go away cause my dog had fleas as well but that seems to work as long as you keep bathing and giving her advantage. Good Luck Anyway. PS: please do allergy tests before using anything, i don't want her to get a skin allergy form my idea
Reply:vet
Reply:You should probably take her to the vet. Ask your vet if flea treats could work.
My cousin used salt as a natural flea repelent. It prevents fleas from nesting in the carpet, however it doesn't prevent the eggs from hatching.
Reply:frontline works great
Reply:First off you need to spray your yard because you can put flea collars on or even give her shots but if you have them in your yard you will never get rid of them . Spray yard and give her advantage treatments vets also have flea shots now since she is allergic to a lot of them shot might be the best . But spray yard so other will not jump on her . Works for my 4 Schnauzers flea free. good luck
alstroemeria
HELP !!! My dog has a problem with Fleas.?
YOU REALLY NEED TO TAKE IT TO THE VET.
Reply:Flea collars are no good. Your best bet is to take to vet. Otherwise look at getting your dog onto Frontline Plus. Also, in case you don't know this one, pet insurance is the best solution to helping your dog. I use VPI Petinsurance. VPI covers the costs of Heartguard and Frontline, 100%. You can purchase Frontline cheaper through 1800petmeds.com, rather than going to a local pet store like petco.
Reply:Have you had the vet check her out myfriend had similar problems with her dog and found she was actually allergic to the fleas
Reply:Your poor puppy! Perhaps you should take her to your vet, if nothing is working. They should be able to prescribe something or suggest what you can do. You may have to clear up her skin problems first before trying anything else. Have you tryed pills?Obviously they are not topical so they shouldn't hurt her skin. I use advantage and I have never had a problem, my dog has sensitive skin. Good luck
Reply:There are enough chemicals in her world already, more isn't going to help her. Have you tried flea treats? They are all natural, and they repel fleas. Works great. I've been using them for a few years and now have my mother switched to them for her dogs as well. A friend of mine from Cali has been using them for years with great success.
Dogs love them as they are liver flavored. Somehow the flea treats repel the fleas naturally so you dog doesn't pick them up in the first place. http://www.fleatreat.com Check it out.
Reply:Okay. Try Palmolive REGULAR soap not diluted. Bathe your dog in this. It will kill a lot of the fleas on your dog.. make sure you scrub and scrub everywhere. Gotta get the eggs too!! If you have carpet, have it steam cleaned. You cant get rid of fleas completely unless you eliminate them from EVERYWHERE!!
Good Luck!
Reply:it can be food allergy some dogs have skin problems from certain proteins mine did and I changed food. I keep mine on fronline plus and always use medicated shampoo it does the trick
Reply:Try treating her enviroment for fleas, my dogs suffer from fleas as the bloody roo's keep bringing them into the yard, then the dogs chase the bloody roo's cant win.
Reply:Use KP-24 medicated foam to kill the fleas on contact. You can also use ADVANTAGE on her neck every two weeks to stop them from coming back but they will probably never fully go away cause my dog had fleas as well but that seems to work as long as you keep bathing and giving her advantage. Good Luck Anyway. PS: please do allergy tests before using anything, i don't want her to get a skin allergy form my idea
Reply:vet
Reply:You should probably take her to the vet. Ask your vet if flea treats could work.
My cousin used salt as a natural flea repelent. It prevents fleas from nesting in the carpet, however it doesn't prevent the eggs from hatching.
Reply:frontline works great
Reply:First off you need to spray your yard because you can put flea collars on or even give her shots but if you have them in your yard you will never get rid of them . Spray yard and give her advantage treatments vets also have flea shots now since she is allergic to a lot of them shot might be the best . But spray yard so other will not jump on her . Works for my 4 Schnauzers flea free. good luck
alstroemeria
My dog has a problem, need suggestions?
I will describe the symptoms, and the treatments so far...
Basically her symptoms consist of a super itchy stripe of skin that goes from her shoulder blades to her tail.
Also she burps a lot and throws up once or twice a week for no apparent reason, often in the morning when she first gets up.
I have tried at least 5 different kinds of allergy food, to no avail - actually, she puked more often while eating some of the brands of food (ie Wolf King)
Vetrinarians (she has seen 4 so far) all want to start a prednisone routine (a shot and then a couple months of pills) I wont allow this since she has very bad withdrawls from steroids. (she has three legs - her mother sat on her - and has been given way too many antibiotics and steroids in her life due to the surgeries to remove one leg and operate on another twice)
I am treating her with KetoChlor (clorohexidine and ketoconazole) shampoo incase of possible candidia overgrowth, after 4 baths in 5 days she is not changed
My dog has a problem, need suggestions?
Has she had a blood test?
My dog has a thyroid problem that has gotten progressively worse since she's gotten older. The vet noticed the hormonal imbalance a few years ago, but it was borderline so treatment wasn't pursued. Then a few months ago her skin got terrible. She had a rash all over her body. Her skin was flaky and red everywhere. So we tried a few store bought allergy shampoos and creams, etc. Nothing worked and she ended up having more blood drawn. Turns out it's her thyroid creating some kind of bacterial infection in her skin. So now she's on medication (she'll have to be on it for the rest of her life) and she's gotten much, better. The rash is pretty much gone, except for a flare up every once in awhile on her stomach.
Also when she was still having skin problems we tried a few different allergy foods too. But because for most of her life she'd eaten the cheaper foods (I wasn't always educated on more high-quality dog foods) with higher fat content, when we tried to switch her to the more healthy stuff, even though we did it slowly, he skin dried out because of the lack of fats in her diet. So that may be one of your problems too.
Reply:sounds like it has a mange or something . But with the pukeing your dog hasnt rolled in something and tried cleaning it off itself because it could be chemicals causeing it. tea tree shampoo is good for itchy coats i use it on our dogs they suffer with dry skin.
Reply:You might try a fatty acid supplement....I think it would help!!!
My dog had the same problem %26amp; drsfosterandsmith.com has some supplements that really helped my furgirl!!! :)
Reply:The vets know what is best for your dog, tell them about the withdrawl that you dog sometimes experiences and see what they say about it. You can't let your dog go on like this. It sounds like your dog has had a stroke, or maybe is he the runt of the family?
Watch the way your dog walks if he/she walks kind of messed up chances are you dog has had a small stroke.
Reply:we had been having some similar symptoms with our rottie (lexi), and one of the problems was the residual issues from fleas, but as there are none here, i would make one other suggestion to try (if you are not already doing this)... give her distilled water or boil any water before you give it to her. for lexi, this wasn't the main issue, but it did compound some of the other issues... also, you may already know this too, but whenever you change a dog's food, make sure that you do it gradually (e.g. start mixing half and half old and new foods) for a period of time, sudden changes in diet can disrupt their digestive system.
i hope this helps.
Reply:You may be bathing her TOO much....That could dry out her skin. Do you have a veterinary specialist in the area who treats skin disorders or allergies? Or is there a vet school in your state? You might try calling them and asking if they could see your pet.
Reply:Have you changed her diet recently,or changed her shampoo.laundry detergent when washing her bedding.My miniature poodle had this horrible rash on his belly,legs+ his willie,the vet asked me if i had changed anything including my laundry detergent,the answer was no,no,no,no,That is until the bills from the vet came to $500.00,after that i would check everywhere he went,and low and behold i remembered we had to buy cane mulch for my plants,so i raked it up and one week later he was healed.
Basically her symptoms consist of a super itchy stripe of skin that goes from her shoulder blades to her tail.
Also she burps a lot and throws up once or twice a week for no apparent reason, often in the morning when she first gets up.
I have tried at least 5 different kinds of allergy food, to no avail - actually, she puked more often while eating some of the brands of food (ie Wolf King)
Vetrinarians (she has seen 4 so far) all want to start a prednisone routine (a shot and then a couple months of pills) I wont allow this since she has very bad withdrawls from steroids. (she has three legs - her mother sat on her - and has been given way too many antibiotics and steroids in her life due to the surgeries to remove one leg and operate on another twice)
I am treating her with KetoChlor (clorohexidine and ketoconazole) shampoo incase of possible candidia overgrowth, after 4 baths in 5 days she is not changed
My dog has a problem, need suggestions?
Has she had a blood test?
My dog has a thyroid problem that has gotten progressively worse since she's gotten older. The vet noticed the hormonal imbalance a few years ago, but it was borderline so treatment wasn't pursued. Then a few months ago her skin got terrible. She had a rash all over her body. Her skin was flaky and red everywhere. So we tried a few store bought allergy shampoos and creams, etc. Nothing worked and she ended up having more blood drawn. Turns out it's her thyroid creating some kind of bacterial infection in her skin. So now she's on medication (she'll have to be on it for the rest of her life) and she's gotten much, better. The rash is pretty much gone, except for a flare up every once in awhile on her stomach.
Also when she was still having skin problems we tried a few different allergy foods too. But because for most of her life she'd eaten the cheaper foods (I wasn't always educated on more high-quality dog foods) with higher fat content, when we tried to switch her to the more healthy stuff, even though we did it slowly, he skin dried out because of the lack of fats in her diet. So that may be one of your problems too.
Reply:sounds like it has a mange or something . But with the pukeing your dog hasnt rolled in something and tried cleaning it off itself because it could be chemicals causeing it. tea tree shampoo is good for itchy coats i use it on our dogs they suffer with dry skin.
Reply:You might try a fatty acid supplement....I think it would help!!!
My dog had the same problem %26amp; drsfosterandsmith.com has some supplements that really helped my furgirl!!! :)
Reply:The vets know what is best for your dog, tell them about the withdrawl that you dog sometimes experiences and see what they say about it. You can't let your dog go on like this. It sounds like your dog has had a stroke, or maybe is he the runt of the family?
Watch the way your dog walks if he/she walks kind of messed up chances are you dog has had a small stroke.
Reply:we had been having some similar symptoms with our rottie (lexi), and one of the problems was the residual issues from fleas, but as there are none here, i would make one other suggestion to try (if you are not already doing this)... give her distilled water or boil any water before you give it to her. for lexi, this wasn't the main issue, but it did compound some of the other issues... also, you may already know this too, but whenever you change a dog's food, make sure that you do it gradually (e.g. start mixing half and half old and new foods) for a period of time, sudden changes in diet can disrupt their digestive system.
i hope this helps.
Reply:You may be bathing her TOO much....That could dry out her skin. Do you have a veterinary specialist in the area who treats skin disorders or allergies? Or is there a vet school in your state? You might try calling them and asking if they could see your pet.
Reply:Have you changed her diet recently,or changed her shampoo.laundry detergent when washing her bedding.My miniature poodle had this horrible rash on his belly,legs+ his willie,the vet asked me if i had changed anything including my laundry detergent,the answer was no,no,no,no,That is until the bills from the vet came to $500.00,after that i would check everywhere he went,and low and behold i remembered we had to buy cane mulch for my plants,so i raked it up and one week later he was healed.
I have a Bullmastiff, that has a problem with his skin (allergies) has anyone heard of this?
He breaks out on his chest and his eye lids fold inward which irritate his eyes, which then get all crusty and a white or light green film is over his eye and he can't see. The Vet said because he is a large breed that happens sometimes with there eyes and they need surgery to be corrected. As far as the skin he just tells me to use a medicated shampoo and conditioner, but to wash him every couple months. Now I not a Vet but it seems to me that a dog should be wash atleast every two weeks. They get dirt just like we do, so does anyone have any suggestions, PLEASE let me know.
I have a Bullmastiff, that has a problem with his skin (allergies) has anyone heard of this?
I have three dobermans and two Bischons. Believe me it doesn't matter what size they are, they can still have allergies. One Dob and both Bischons went through something similar. Luckily I had this all figured out on the first one the next two weren't so bad. First, change their water and food bowls to stainless steel. Some dogs are allergic to the plastic. Second, it's very common for dogs to have animal by-product allergies. Read the labels before purchasing your food. We found that Nurto Lamb and Rice works really well and the dogs have wonderful coats and a lot less waist to clean up because their bodies digest most of the food unlike corn.... Be careful when offering treats as well. Again, read the label and know what your feeding your dog (avoid beef, chicken, etc. stick to the lamb for a while and give it time to see if it works). It may take a few weeks to notice a huge difference after the changes, but they do work. If you don't want to spend the time going to a pet or feed store for the Nutro (which I swear by) you could try Purina One lamb and rice which is the best feed I have found in the grocery store. Good luck with your dog! Please keep us informed as to how he is doing.
Reply:try wellness simple five dog food for the skin. that's what we use for our bullmastiff since he has skin problems. the vet can give you $10 shampoo called pyoben that will help too - its not sold over the counter Report It
Reply:Try a different vet for a different opinion. Also, you don't want to wash your dog too often because it will irritate their skin more. Generally, people wash their dog once every month or two. As far as allergies, there are a lot of treatment options. For example, you dog can get allergy shots a couple times a year and then he'll feel much better. Bring it up with a vet.
Take care
Reply:Many times skin problems are 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:ask your vet about food not to feed your dog.
Reply:yes i have read about this , i own st bernards and it is something you have to watch out for, the eyelids turn in and irritate the eye. its called ENTROPION, the ve should be giving you soothing and eye ointments, but most cases do need the operation which will prevent further damage to the cornea. for the skin on his body try putting a cup full of vinegar in he bath water (nothing else) dont use any shampoo. vinegar is good for getting rid of allergy redness, ive tried this myself and it does work. if you dont use the vinegar (which i recommend) then buy some coal tar shampoo from your local petstore. entropion is hereditary so do not breed him or the poor puppies will end up with it. the sooner he gets the op the better because is eyes will become ulcerated and it can cause blindness. poor big pet.xx
Reply:Go to peteducation.com and do a search for dog allergies. My Husky also suffers from skin and paw itching allergies. That website gave me the information I needed to understand what causes her to react what questions to ask my vet. Now when my dog is miserable, I give her half of a children's Benadryl. Please do not give your bullmastiff any medication, without first checking with a vet. Also, I would suggest finding a different vet. Your vet should explain not only the symptoms to you, but what you can do for you pet that will make him or her feel better. A dog suffering from allergies is just as miserable as a person with the same. You should find a vet that is willing to take the time to explain everything, and suggest treatments that will help. Someone that cares just as much for you pet's comfort and happiness as you do.
Reply:I had a dog with skin allergies- My vet recommended
BENEDRYL which worked great ! we also gave him vitamins and had to change his diet-omitting milk products of any kind (even as an ingredient in dog food)and several other things which I forgot. Certain types of baths are very soothing and healing!!! Try a healthfood store for bath stuff and info on common ingredients that worsen allergies. VERY SIMILAR TO HUMANS. More common in fair skinned dogs.Those eyes are probably very painfull so you need to put some drops in, whether its just a lubricant or better off- an opthalmic solution to heal the conjuctivitis and relieve pain.There are dog foods for allergies but you may have to pay $$.- WORTH IT!
I got an ionizer air filter and kept him from laying in the grass and he did real well. Lived to 18 yrs.GOOD LUCK!
Reply:The eye condition needs to be fixed with surgery. Get it done or the dog will be blind and you will end up having to remove both the eyes due to chronic infection.
As for the allergies do not bathe him every two weeks that is way to often to bathe a dog and could make the allergies worse.
Dogs have a oil that is screted by thier skin and every time you bath it off their body produces more to compensate for what you washed off.
I only bath my short haired breeds about every three months they do not stink. You can get some wipes to use on them for the wrinkles on the dog to keep them clean. You need to be using the gentlest shampoo for dogs you can get one for allergies and sensitive skin. Bathing to often leads to dry flakey itchy skin.
Bullmastiffs are well know it have skin and allergy problems you need to be feeding a very high quality diet with no corn or wheat or soy in it and maybe a lamb and rice type of food. You may have to try a few and see how he does or have him allergy tested to see what triggers his allergies.
I have a Bullmastiff, that has a problem with his skin (allergies) has anyone heard of this?
I have three dobermans and two Bischons. Believe me it doesn't matter what size they are, they can still have allergies. One Dob and both Bischons went through something similar. Luckily I had this all figured out on the first one the next two weren't so bad. First, change their water and food bowls to stainless steel. Some dogs are allergic to the plastic. Second, it's very common for dogs to have animal by-product allergies. Read the labels before purchasing your food. We found that Nurto Lamb and Rice works really well and the dogs have wonderful coats and a lot less waist to clean up because their bodies digest most of the food unlike corn.... Be careful when offering treats as well. Again, read the label and know what your feeding your dog (avoid beef, chicken, etc. stick to the lamb for a while and give it time to see if it works). It may take a few weeks to notice a huge difference after the changes, but they do work. If you don't want to spend the time going to a pet or feed store for the Nutro (which I swear by) you could try Purina One lamb and rice which is the best feed I have found in the grocery store. Good luck with your dog! Please keep us informed as to how he is doing.
Reply:try wellness simple five dog food for the skin. that's what we use for our bullmastiff since he has skin problems. the vet can give you $10 shampoo called pyoben that will help too - its not sold over the counter Report It
Reply:Try a different vet for a different opinion. Also, you don't want to wash your dog too often because it will irritate their skin more. Generally, people wash their dog once every month or two. As far as allergies, there are a lot of treatment options. For example, you dog can get allergy shots a couple times a year and then he'll feel much better. Bring it up with a vet.
Take care
Reply:Many times skin problems are 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:ask your vet about food not to feed your dog.
Reply:yes i have read about this , i own st bernards and it is something you have to watch out for, the eyelids turn in and irritate the eye. its called ENTROPION, the ve should be giving you soothing and eye ointments, but most cases do need the operation which will prevent further damage to the cornea. for the skin on his body try putting a cup full of vinegar in he bath water (nothing else) dont use any shampoo. vinegar is good for getting rid of allergy redness, ive tried this myself and it does work. if you dont use the vinegar (which i recommend) then buy some coal tar shampoo from your local petstore. entropion is hereditary so do not breed him or the poor puppies will end up with it. the sooner he gets the op the better because is eyes will become ulcerated and it can cause blindness. poor big pet.xx
Reply:Go to peteducation.com and do a search for dog allergies. My Husky also suffers from skin and paw itching allergies. That website gave me the information I needed to understand what causes her to react what questions to ask my vet. Now when my dog is miserable, I give her half of a children's Benadryl. Please do not give your bullmastiff any medication, without first checking with a vet. Also, I would suggest finding a different vet. Your vet should explain not only the symptoms to you, but what you can do for you pet that will make him or her feel better. A dog suffering from allergies is just as miserable as a person with the same. You should find a vet that is willing to take the time to explain everything, and suggest treatments that will help. Someone that cares just as much for you pet's comfort and happiness as you do.
Reply:I had a dog with skin allergies- My vet recommended
BENEDRYL which worked great ! we also gave him vitamins and had to change his diet-omitting milk products of any kind (even as an ingredient in dog food)and several other things which I forgot. Certain types of baths are very soothing and healing!!! Try a healthfood store for bath stuff and info on common ingredients that worsen allergies. VERY SIMILAR TO HUMANS. More common in fair skinned dogs.Those eyes are probably very painfull so you need to put some drops in, whether its just a lubricant or better off- an opthalmic solution to heal the conjuctivitis and relieve pain.There are dog foods for allergies but you may have to pay $$.- WORTH IT!
I got an ionizer air filter and kept him from laying in the grass and he did real well. Lived to 18 yrs.GOOD LUCK!
Reply:The eye condition needs to be fixed with surgery. Get it done or the dog will be blind and you will end up having to remove both the eyes due to chronic infection.
As for the allergies do not bathe him every two weeks that is way to often to bathe a dog and could make the allergies worse.
Dogs have a oil that is screted by thier skin and every time you bath it off their body produces more to compensate for what you washed off.
I only bath my short haired breeds about every three months they do not stink. You can get some wipes to use on them for the wrinkles on the dog to keep them clean. You need to be using the gentlest shampoo for dogs you can get one for allergies and sensitive skin. Bathing to often leads to dry flakey itchy skin.
Bullmastiffs are well know it have skin and allergy problems you need to be feeding a very high quality diet with no corn or wheat or soy in it and maybe a lamb and rice type of food. You may have to try a few and see how he does or have him allergy tested to see what triggers his allergies.
My dog has itchy skin, it looks red and she is starting to get patches.?
She is a staffie, 11 months old, White.
I took her to the vets and they did a test to see if it was mange, but that was negative, they then gave antibiotics, when I went back and said this did not work they gave her a different type of antibiotics.
This still didn’t work. I got fed up and decided to change her food to a natural food. A hypo allergic food and the shampoo I use is too. But she still looks sore and itchy. Anyone had the same problem or any ideas??? Please help
My dog has itchy skin, it looks red and she is starting to get patches.?
Your dog is deficient is certain nutrients. She needs:
Vitamin D, 1 tablet of 10 mg per day for 3 weeks
Boron (multi chelated) best by Solgar (make). If you get their 3 mg capsules, give the dog only a half every other day for 3 weeks
The dog would also benefit from a good multivitamin and mineral formula, human adult size, a half every 3 days, for 5 weeks.
Please let me know how she is in 10 days time.
All the best!
Reply:sounds like mange
Reply:That sounds like eczema. Try giving her a 5MG of chlortrimeton twice a day for a week and see if that helps. It could also be an allergy caused by fleas. You can get the meds at Wal*Mart pharmacy area. I use their brand.
Reply:My basset hound has the same thing, or something very similar. She gets little red dots and patches on her skin and the hair seems almost gone in those areas. It seems to be allergies, she is allergic to everything! I think she gets an antibiodic everyday (I'm not sure because I'm not the one that usually feeds her) but she still has it sometimes. I don't know if there's a lot you can do, just keep talking with your vet about it. If it's not hurting her or anything then she should be okay.
Reply:My dog did the same thing. In fact this past spring her allergy was worse than ever and it's caused mostly by allowing fleas to spread too much. So watch for fleas and make sure you give your dog some kind of flea stuff either from the vet or the store. DO NOT get the Hartz two in one collars and shampoos...they're worthless and wastes of money
Reply:solodene just might work 4 your dog.. its a yellow oil .. apply it once a day altho it might say 3 times a day.. do that for 4 days in a row and see if that helps.. and in about a week or less you will see new growth of fur.. you can find it at any pet supplies places.. like K-mart or Meijer.. i had shar peis that were know 4 skin problems, even had chows. and from what you are saying, sounds just like what they had.. solodene is good 4 allergies and hot spots and itch.. good luck with that..
Reply:I had a dog that did the same thing. Usually about this time of year when the weather is changing. My Vet told me to wash the dog with dawn dish soap because it is so mild, Then put Snuggle fabric softener on her. He said to rub it in and let it sit for about 10 minutes then rinse. Sounds weird I know, but it worked for me.
I did it twice and she started to get better. Good-luck
Reply:Any of these 'off standard' colors are prone to additional skin issues. Many have skin that is super sensitive to all chemicals and dyes. It could even be something in the yard if it is an allergic reaction. Has the vet checked for allergies vs. excema? Keep her on the natural food it will only help her out. Also if you havent already done so, she should be spayed. Most likely this skin issue is directly linked to her color and she could pass on any congenital issues to puppies. (coat color has many genetic links to health issues....pure white boxers being deaf ect.) Good luck and keep trying.
Reply:I would give him some Benadryl to stop the itching. The more he scratches, the more irritated it'll get and more itchy. Probably allergies, maybe not to food or shampoo. Could be pollen or something.
I took her to the vets and they did a test to see if it was mange, but that was negative, they then gave antibiotics, when I went back and said this did not work they gave her a different type of antibiotics.
This still didn’t work. I got fed up and decided to change her food to a natural food. A hypo allergic food and the shampoo I use is too. But she still looks sore and itchy. Anyone had the same problem or any ideas??? Please help
My dog has itchy skin, it looks red and she is starting to get patches.?
Your dog is deficient is certain nutrients. She needs:
Vitamin D, 1 tablet of 10 mg per day for 3 weeks
Boron (multi chelated) best by Solgar (make). If you get their 3 mg capsules, give the dog only a half every other day for 3 weeks
The dog would also benefit from a good multivitamin and mineral formula, human adult size, a half every 3 days, for 5 weeks.
Please let me know how she is in 10 days time.
All the best!
Reply:sounds like mange
Reply:That sounds like eczema. Try giving her a 5MG of chlortrimeton twice a day for a week and see if that helps. It could also be an allergy caused by fleas. You can get the meds at Wal*Mart pharmacy area. I use their brand.
Reply:My basset hound has the same thing, or something very similar. She gets little red dots and patches on her skin and the hair seems almost gone in those areas. It seems to be allergies, she is allergic to everything! I think she gets an antibiodic everyday (I'm not sure because I'm not the one that usually feeds her) but she still has it sometimes. I don't know if there's a lot you can do, just keep talking with your vet about it. If it's not hurting her or anything then she should be okay.
Reply:My dog did the same thing. In fact this past spring her allergy was worse than ever and it's caused mostly by allowing fleas to spread too much. So watch for fleas and make sure you give your dog some kind of flea stuff either from the vet or the store. DO NOT get the Hartz two in one collars and shampoos...they're worthless and wastes of money
Reply:solodene just might work 4 your dog.. its a yellow oil .. apply it once a day altho it might say 3 times a day.. do that for 4 days in a row and see if that helps.. and in about a week or less you will see new growth of fur.. you can find it at any pet supplies places.. like K-mart or Meijer.. i had shar peis that were know 4 skin problems, even had chows. and from what you are saying, sounds just like what they had.. solodene is good 4 allergies and hot spots and itch.. good luck with that..
Reply:I had a dog that did the same thing. Usually about this time of year when the weather is changing. My Vet told me to wash the dog with dawn dish soap because it is so mild, Then put Snuggle fabric softener on her. He said to rub it in and let it sit for about 10 minutes then rinse. Sounds weird I know, but it worked for me.
I did it twice and she started to get better. Good-luck
Reply:Any of these 'off standard' colors are prone to additional skin issues. Many have skin that is super sensitive to all chemicals and dyes. It could even be something in the yard if it is an allergic reaction. Has the vet checked for allergies vs. excema? Keep her on the natural food it will only help her out. Also if you havent already done so, she should be spayed. Most likely this skin issue is directly linked to her color and she could pass on any congenital issues to puppies. (coat color has many genetic links to health issues....pure white boxers being deaf ect.) Good luck and keep trying.
Reply:I would give him some Benadryl to stop the itching. The more he scratches, the more irritated it'll get and more itchy. Probably allergies, maybe not to food or shampoo. Could be pollen or something.
My dog has dry skin. what do i do???
my friend shannon has the same problem
My dog has dry skin. what do i do???
In our case, we got a humidifier for the dry months of winter, and this has helped relieve the itchy dryness our Doxie tends to get this time of year.
Ofcourse, you should still consult your vet to determine if this is a result of a medical condition, or if there may be a shampoo you can use that will help.
Reply:call your vet. you probably need a cortizone shot or some other kind of cortizone meds. my grandfather had a dog w/ the same prob.
Reply:try giving your dog omega 3 pills and use a tea tree oil shampoo.
maybe a moisturizer for your friend?
Reply:cortizone shot is probably the way the vet will go. you can try to bathe your dog in oatmeal bath, that might help. You can also buy a spray for your dog skin.
Reply:My vet recommended that we put a teaspoonful of mineral oil in our dogs food a few times per week. This has helped a great deal, cuts down on the itchy skin all year around. It also keeps my dog from getting hot spots in the hot weather, which can become infected if they are scratched.
You can buy plain mineral oil in drug stores or in the health section of most grocery stores. Good luck and hope this helps.
Reply:Try switching to a healthier dog food. A lot of the cheap crappy dog foods have ingredients in them that can dry the skin out. There are types of fish oils that you can mix into the food to help as well that has omega fatty acids in them to help the skin and coat. Also look for flaxseed/flaxseed oil in food that helps as well.
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My dog has dry skin. what do i do???
In our case, we got a humidifier for the dry months of winter, and this has helped relieve the itchy dryness our Doxie tends to get this time of year.
Ofcourse, you should still consult your vet to determine if this is a result of a medical condition, or if there may be a shampoo you can use that will help.
Reply:call your vet. you probably need a cortizone shot or some other kind of cortizone meds. my grandfather had a dog w/ the same prob.
Reply:try giving your dog omega 3 pills and use a tea tree oil shampoo.
maybe a moisturizer for your friend?
Reply:cortizone shot is probably the way the vet will go. you can try to bathe your dog in oatmeal bath, that might help. You can also buy a spray for your dog skin.
Reply:My vet recommended that we put a teaspoonful of mineral oil in our dogs food a few times per week. This has helped a great deal, cuts down on the itchy skin all year around. It also keeps my dog from getting hot spots in the hot weather, which can become infected if they are scratched.
You can buy plain mineral oil in drug stores or in the health section of most grocery stores. Good luck and hope this helps.
Reply:Try switching to a healthier dog food. A lot of the cheap crappy dog foods have ingredients in them that can dry the skin out. There are types of fish oils that you can mix into the food to help as well that has omega fatty acids in them to help the skin and coat. Also look for flaxseed/flaxseed oil in food that helps as well.
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