Ok guys, I am at such a loss with Roxy and her skin issues.
This has been going on for the last year. She is 3.5 yo
- been to the Vet many times - tried antbi's and childrens benedryl
- changed shampoo to Minksheen, no conditioner, rinse very well - bathed every 3 weeks.
- she has liver issues and eats home cooked meals - no grains, no corn, no wheat, etc....
- tried coconut oil and emul oil
It has gotten better, she used to have a staph infection and she used to itch and scratch herself raw.
What we are down to is she scratched her arm pits and her ear (behind and top of her head). And it seems to be the most critical right after her bath. It is to the point that she is ripping out her hair and I am noticing her very thick hair to be thinning in the problem areas.
I have a Vet appt. on 4/1 - to rule out Yeast Infection - but she doesn't smell so I am not sure if she has one or not.
I will NOT put her on any antbis or steroids or benedryl - unless she has a yeast infection. I also think I may insist on a skin scrap though.
Anyway, I thought about using Aloe Vera gel on the areas and also thought about giving an Oral Aloe Vera juice to her as well.
Here's so good info:
http://www.aloeveracanada.ca/av_pets.html Anyone thoughts???????