[lovemybelle]

I have a 5 month old yorkie I got through a breeder. From day one she has had health issues from cough that lasted a month in which she was under antibiotics. Then soon after that she started having a rash that hasn't completely disappeared and she's had 2 other antibiotics prescribed to her. Her recent episode is still the ongoing red and itchy rash now all over her body.

Doctor had suggested giving her more antibiotics, but I decided against it as I felt there was something really unhealthy w/ keeping her medicated this way for nearly 3 months. Her rash started behind her hind legs and stomach area which had minized and disppeared. But rash had also spread around her armpit and neck and even cheek area after her stomach rash disappeared. And today I notice that the rash returned on her stomach area. And appears to now also get them around her chest area leading up to her neck. She doesn't itch continually like crazy like I've read in some posts, but she does itch occassionally on those rash areas.

She has been tested for mites (twice), mange and ringworm and came out negative. I really don't know what else to do as I feel like the vet isn't really helping, just taking a stab at more antibiotics. As far as her disposition, she is consistently hyper and energetic and playful and eats fine. The only thing giving me any comfort these days. I'm painfully concerned about her and feel helpless in the matter. I would like to know if anyone has heard of this or can shed me some light.

Thanks