My Lola, who will be 6 in January, had a liver shunt and then was diagnosed with MVD. Dr. Tobias closed the shunt in 3/09 and she has done great since. She has done well on Royal Canin HP prescription food - (Hypoallergenic) along with prescription shampoo from her dermatoglogist - Chlorhexidine 4% + PS Shampoo. It is an antiseptic shampoo with penetrating agents & emollients. You must leave it on for 10 minutes before rinsing. Lola is only 3.5 lbs and had terrible itching and flaking skin. I started out by bathing her 2 times a week, but now just once every 2-3 weeks and she has done super on this regime. SHe is on no other meds. I hope this helps! Just another opinion, but it sounds like we had similar problems....Good luck! |