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Cody C · 08-16-2011, 02:41 PM

I just wanted to post an update for all who may be experiencing something similar with their Yorkie. He went to the dermatologist yesterday and was diagnosed with Pyoderma, which is a bacterial infection of the skin. He was prescribed Cefpodoxime liquid as an antibiotic and Zymox as a shampoo. The dermatologist suspects he has both food and environmental allergies. So, his diet was changed from the Royal Canin Yorkshire Terrier dry food to the Royal Canin Venison and Potato dry and canned food. In addition, to control the itch, he's on Benadryl daily (1/2 a 25 mg tablet twice a day). Now, we wait and see if he completely clears up in the upcoming weeks. I will say he looks better after just shampooing him, and he doesn't appear to be scratching as much after only 1 day. I am so happy I took him to the dermatologist. I am confident things will be back to normal for him.

Also, I almost forgot...the dermatologist stated blood tests are not good for determining whether or not a food allergy exists. The only way to determine such is by changing one's diet.

Now, I believe that covers everything.

Thank you all for your concern and kind words. I appreciate it. Hopefully, this helps someone else.

08-16-2011, 02:41 PM	#10
Cody C YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 5	I just wanted to post an update for all who may be experiencing something similar with their Yorkie. He went to the dermatologist yesterday and was diagnosed with Pyoderma, which is a bacterial infection of the skin. He was prescribed Cefpodoxime liquid as an antibiotic and Zymox as a shampoo. The dermatologist suspects he has both food and environmental allergies. So, his diet was changed from the Royal Canin Yorkshire Terrier dry food to the Royal Canin Venison and Potato dry and canned food. In addition, to control the itch, he's on Benadryl daily (1/2 a 25 mg tablet twice a day). Now, we wait and see if he completely clears up in the upcoming weeks. I will say he looks better after just shampooing him, and he doesn't appear to be scratching as much after only 1 day. I am so happy I took him to the dermatologist. I am confident things will be back to normal for him. Also, I almost forgot...the dermatologist stated blood tests are not good for determining whether or not a food allergy exists. The only way to determine such is by changing one's diet. Now, I believe that covers everything. Thank you all for your concern and kind words. I appreciate it. Hopefully, this helps someone else. Last edited by Cody C; 08-16-2011 at 02:46 PM.