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02-05-2009, 11:06 AM | #1 |
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| constantly scratchong Kyndralynn has the itchies so bad!!! she is constantly chewing, rubbing, and scratching herself!! Her skin is flaky,and skin turns black where the sores where..... Please help |
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02-05-2009, 12:30 PM | #2 |
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| Get her to a vet. She may need a steroid shot. Do you treat for fleas? Sh e could be have an allergy. My Buttons was like this for 3 weeks, the vet gave him a steroid shot and and antibiotic shot. He has been itch free for 2 weeks now. Good luck, keep us posted.
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02-05-2009, 06:26 PM | #3 |
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| Welcome to YT! Sorry your girl is having so many problems. I would go to the vet to see if you could get immediate help. Also, a bath in a good oatmeal shampoo & conditioner or something designed to treat itchy skin will help give some relief. This is a good choice - and an amazing price right now HyLyt Shampoo (8 oz) and this rinse Relief Creme Rinse - 8 oz After the vet and the bath, I would look at her diet - she may be allergic to her food. What are you feeding her? Make sure that food doesn't have corn in it - this is one of the biggest allergens -- but there are others too.
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02-06-2009, 07:32 AM | #4 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | If the skin is breaking and turning black - you really do need to get her to a vet asap. If she develops a staph infection from the broken skin, she could die. Please keep us posted!
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02-06-2009, 08:47 PM | #5 |
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| try hypoallergenic food.
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02-06-2009, 09:08 PM | #6 |
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| I had this problem with my other dog (a westie) and after allergy tests, shots especially made for his allergies with no permanant good results , I accidently cured it by changing his food to a grain free kind. ( I use Evo grain-free ) No more itchies, no more "hot spots" and his coat looks better than ever! Also I try children's benedryl before i would resort to steroids. They make mine pee like a racehorse and if overused can have nasty side effects on the kidneys. I would only use them if nothing else works. Has the vet seen this on your dog?
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02-07-2009, 06:54 AM | #7 |
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| thank u all well KyndraLynn went to the vet she is allergic to her shampoo and food..I try to give them the best of everything but the best doesnt always mean good.. like the Shampoo is Coat Handler and her food i have changed, went from eukanuba to beneful and now i going to try eukanuba sensitive skin vet recommended..... i will update u all Thanks |
02-07-2009, 04:13 PM | #8 |
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| How did the vet diagnosis the food & shampoo allergy? I hope you can get things straightened out quickly for your girl. I would recommend that you do some reading about dog food. There are many better choices than Eukenaba. I know the vets encourage this - but often it is because they are selling it. Here are a few things you may want to read Dog Food Report The Dog Food Project - Dog Food Label Information 101 The entire Dog Food Project site is very interesting This is a site that rates foods - remember that it is someone's opinion. But here you will find a list of ingredients for just about every dog food made & available in the US. I would recommend finding a 4 or 5 star food off this list. Some people will use a 6-star -- but many think those are too high in protein for a yorkie Dog Food Analysis - Reviews of kibble Here is a thread with info on contacting a lot of companies for free samples. I emailed most of them. You will be surprised how generous they can be about sending out samples http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...e-samples.html Also, homecooking is a good choice for a lot of people - that way you have control over what your dog is eating. Here is a lot of input & recipes http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...od-treats.html Good luck - hope your girl feels better soon
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