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bizzbeth · 01-30-2008, 08:14 PM

Oliver started getting little bumps all over his body after going to the groomers the other day...

Several became infected and I took him to the vet.

He has a fever, is on steroids and antibiotics and is (apparently) over weight

haha A lot of bad news at once.

Any shampoo recommendations for VEEEEEERY sensitive skin?
What kind of food could he eat that is good for overweight dogs (light??) and holistic?

Thanks guys! I'm glad he is on the way to recovery!!!

<3 <3

BLEU BOY BARBER · 01-30-2008, 08:31 PM

Im Unaware But Your Help Is On Its Way!!! Speedy Recovery For Your Little One!!

Hugs

Ellie May · 01-30-2008, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bizzbeth

Oliver started getting little bumps all over his body after going to the groomers the other day...

Several became infected and I took him to the vet.

He has a fever, is on steroids and antibiotics and is (apparently) over weight

haha A lot of bad news at once.

Any shampoo recommendations for VEEEEEERY sensitive skin?
What kind of food could he eat that is good for overweight dogs (light??) and holistic?

Thanks guys! I'm glad he is on the way to recovery!!!

<3 <3

You could feed less of what you are feeding now, go to a senior food (less calories) like Canidae or Innova or use a reduced fat food like (Wellness has one).

marcerella02 · 01-31-2008, 07:07 PM

poor little man.. what a rough day... feel better soon!

Rae Rae · 01-31-2008, 07:32 PM

Were hoping he gets better!

patty58 · 01-31-2008, 08:00 PM

Prayers coming for your little guy.

mogli · 02-01-2008, 07:23 AM

My vet sells pearls ... it's a good sensitive skin shampoo.

There are light foods ... but just like humans, eat less and exercise more should help

Morkie4 · 02-01-2008, 07:25 AM

Poor baby.............wishing him a quick and complete recovery!

ARCHIE · 02-01-2008, 07:33 AM

Poor little guy. Was it a reaction from the shampoo used.?
If so, I would call the groomer and tell her.
Try an oatmeal based shampoo. They are suppose to be really gentle
and help if there is any itching.
Wishing your baby a speedy recovery.
Also stay away from any food with corn in it. Sometimes chicken
can also trigger an allergic reation.

Good luck,

yorkiesmiles · 02-01-2008, 12:26 PM

I second the oatmeal shampoo - but I would check with the vet & see given Oliver's specific condition which medicated shampoo he recommends.

Did he get an infection at the groomers? I would be speaking to them -- how sanitary are their conditions - or was he nicked & it got infected?? This needs to be addressed with them, and I think I would be sending them the vet bill.

Prayers for Sweet Oliver to

bizzbeth · 02-01-2008, 12:51 PM

Hey has gone to these groomers before and they know to used hypoallergenic shampoo... I haven't had this happen to him for a very long time.

But when he did get home andI realized the bumps were spreading I used some Epi-sooth shampoo from the vet, oatmeal shampoo and conditioner... (Which I always used) But it was too late and he continued to break out...

This is his third day of medication. The itch seems to have subsided... now it is just a matter of getting rid of all the bumps.

Thanks for all the well-wishes

saphire · 02-01-2008, 01:22 PM

Poor little chap. Glad the itchies ae going. Get well soon little man!

Sheilagh

Yorkie Luv of 3 · 02-01-2008, 01:25 PM

Poor Baby!!! hope he's all better soon!!!

TLC · 02-01-2008, 02:59 PM

Please be cauious with Shampoos.

Check the label it has Sodium Laureth Sulfaten (SLS)

I I found out the hard way with Roxy. She began having dry flakey skin, then tremendous scratching all the time. I went through a few shampoos and settled on a Medicated One for skin issues. Well...totaly made her worse and she started to develop staph infections. This has been going on for almost 1 year. After doing some research, I do believe it is the following ingredient is the cause. Please check your labels, this stuff is in everything, if your baby has sensitive skin or skin issues, please research and find a product that is free of SLS:

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Products containing these substances can affect those prone to eczema and other irritants. These substances provide a foaming quality to the product, allowing for better distribution of the product while washing hair or skin and while brushing teeth. When rinsed off, the product will have cleaned the area but will have taken moisture from the top layers of skin. In people with sensitive skin (prone to dermatitis, acne, eczema, psoriasis and chemical sensitivity), the drying property of these type of detergents can cause flare-ups of skin conditions or may worsen existing conditions.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_laureth_sulfate

For Roxy I am currently using Milksheen and NO conditioner and I make sure to rinse her VERY well - I run the shower on her for a LONG time to make sure theres no residue left. For problem areas on her skin I use Coat Handler Skin Works.

paulapoo · 02-01-2008, 04:19 PM

Sure hope your oliver is doing better!!
Otis has sensitive skin and I use minksheen on him. He usually scratches for several days after a bath. I only bathe him once a month unless he gets into something stinky!!

01-30-2008, 08:14 PM	#1
bizzbeth Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 857	Oliver went to the vet- he's a sick boy Oliver started getting little bumps all over his body after going to the groomers the other day... Several became infected and I took him to the vet. He has a fever, is on steroids and antibiotics and is (apparently) over weight haha A lot of bad news at once. Any shampoo recommendations for VEEEEEERY sensitive skin? What kind of food could he eat that is good for overweight dogs (light??) and holistic? Thanks guys! I'm glad he is on the way to recovery!!! <3 <3 __________________ Mom to OLIVER & CHARLIE Scents & Warmers for your home from a YT member & Independent Scentsy Consultant https://elizabethcampbell.scentsy.us/Home

01-30-2008, 08:31 PM	#2
BLEU BOY BARBER Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,935	Im Unaware But Your Help Is On Its Way!!! Speedy Recovery For Your Little One!! Hugs __________________ *Spoiled Rotten Mama's Boy* *Bleu Boy 's Sophie* We Are Wrapped Around Your Little Paws Bleu Boy Barber Dedicated Atlanto Axial Subluxation Paw Parents

01-31-2008, 07:07 PM	#4
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	poor little man.. what a rough day... feel better soon! __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

01-31-2008, 07:32 PM	#5
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,823	Were hoping he gets better! __________________ Owned by Rocky and Bella

01-31-2008, 08:00 PM	#6
patty58 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 5,272	Prayers coming for your little guy. __________________ Decide To Make It A Good Day

02-01-2008, 07:23 AM	#7
mogli Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 249	My vet sells pearls ... it's a good sensitive skin shampoo. There are light foods ... but just like humans, eat less and exercise more should help

02-01-2008, 07:25 AM	#8
Morkie4 Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 4,549	Poor baby.............wishing him a quick and complete recovery! __________________ CAROL ~ Krissie ~ Toby ~ Brandy ~ Buffy Proud member of Maltesetalk and Yorkietalk

02-01-2008, 07:33 AM	#9
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	Poor little guy. Was it a reaction from the shampoo used.? If so, I would call the groomer and tell her. Try an oatmeal based shampoo. They are suppose to be really gentle and help if there is any itching. Wishing your baby a speedy recovery. Also stay away from any food with corn in it. Sometimes chicken can also trigger an allergic reation. Good luck,

02-01-2008, 12:26 PM	#10
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	I second the oatmeal shampoo - but I would check with the vet & see given Oliver's specific condition which medicated shampoo he recommends. Did he get an infection at the groomers? I would be speaking to them -- how sanitary are their conditions - or was he nicked & it got infected?? This needs to be addressed with them, and I think I would be sending them the vet bill. Prayers for Sweet Oliver to __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

02-01-2008, 12:51 PM	#11
bizzbeth Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 857	Hey has gone to these groomers before and they know to used hypoallergenic shampoo... I haven't had this happen to him for a very long time. But when he did get home andI realized the bumps were spreading I used some Epi-sooth shampoo from the vet, oatmeal shampoo and conditioner... (Which I always used) But it was too late and he continued to break out... This is his third day of medication. The itch seems to have subsided... now it is just a matter of getting rid of all the bumps. Thanks for all the well-wishes __________________ Mom to OLIVER & CHARLIE Scents & Warmers for your home from a YT member & Independent Scentsy Consultant https://elizabethcampbell.scentsy.us/Home

02-01-2008, 01:22 PM	#12
saphire Lil' CoCo, Lotta Coffee. Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 3,115	Poor little chap. Glad the itchies ae going. Get well soon little man! Sheilagh __________________ Sheilagh CoffeeAbigail-Ceana. CoCoMurfee & Winston

02-01-2008, 01:25 PM	#13
Yorkie Luv of 3 Ayla now makes it 4!!! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana(home) & Texas(work) Posts: 1,711	Poor Baby!!! hope he's all better soon!!! __________________ Cricket~Proud Petite Pup! Daisy~Proud TeaPot!! & Trixie ~Texas Girl & Ayla~Cherokee Baby! Yorkies!!! What's Not to Love!

02-01-2008, 02:59 PM	#14
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	Please be cauious with Shampoos. Check the label it has Sodium Laureth Sulfaten (SLS) I I found out the hard way with Roxy. She began having dry flakey skin, then tremendous scratching all the time. I went through a few shampoos and settled on a Medicated One for skin issues. Well...totaly made her worse and she started to develop staph infections. This has been going on for almost 1 year. After doing some research, I do believe it is the following ingredient is the cause. Please check your labels, this stuff is in everything, if your baby has sensitive skin or skin issues, please research and find a product that is free of SLS: Sodium Laureth Sulfate Products containing these substances can affect those prone to eczema and other irritants. These substances provide a foaming quality to the product, allowing for better distribution of the product while washing hair or skin and while brushing teeth. When rinsed off, the product will have cleaned the area but will have taken moisture from the top layers of skin. In people with sensitive skin (prone to dermatitis, acne, eczema, psoriasis and chemical sensitivity), the drying property of these type of detergents can cause flare-ups of skin conditions or may worsen existing conditions. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_laureth_sulfate For Roxy I am currently using Milksheen and NO conditioner and I make sure to rinse her VERY well - I run the shower on her for a LONG time to make sure theres no residue left. For problem areas on her skin I use Coat Handler Skin Works. __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

02-01-2008, 04:19 PM	#15
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,884	Sure hope your oliver is doing better!! Otis has sensitive skin and I use minksheen on him. He usually scratches for several days after a bath. I only bathe him once a month unless he gets into something stinky!! __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo)