 Skin Allergies/Infections - Climate Influence?
Is if there is a connection between skin allergies/infections and climates? Do Yorkies suffer less from these problems in drier climates like in the southwest (New Mexico, Arizona), cool wet climates (Washington, Oregon), mountain climates? We live in Oklahoma where we have heat and humidity. I'm getting ready to relocate for retirement and if climate affects this condition, I will consider moving anywhere it would help.
My 9-year-old Yorkie has had chronic skin infections for the past two years. He has been treated numerous times with antibiotics, Cytopoint, antihistamines, and medicated shampoos, as well as NexGuard for fleas. The condition improves and then reoccurs. He gets a grain-free diet & Omega supplements. My vet has done a skin scraping and finds only bacteria--no fungus.
In the winter it almost clears up completely. In late spring/early summer it gets much worse. This makes me think that a cooler climate or a drier climate would be better for him than our warm and humid climate. |