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11-26-2012, 04:52 PM | #1 |
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| Puppy Dry Skin We have a 19 week old pup and during the 7 weeks we've had her we've noticed dry flaky skin. She's been biting at her butt and scratching her skin often, but not too crazy, she doesnt seem miserable but Im sure she could feel better, and I’ve spotted her rubbing her eyes here and there. Wanted to rule out fleas, had a vet check and ruled them out, and I check every other day or so. Been googling and looking through this forum for ideas, just curious what you all thought of my regimen and if I can improve. Feeding her purina pro plan selects for puppy since we got her(seems like good ingredients), recommended by breeder. Bought a humidifier a week or so ago, hasn't been exposed to it much yet. I brush her daily. Don't bath her much(probably 3x since we got her, figured less was better), but when I do, it's w aromacare chamomile shampoo(w oatmeal) and aromacare coconut conditioner. I've been using alittle grizzly salmon oil off and on(just alittle drip every other day or so) for the past 2 weeks. One vet recommended Virbac Allerderm EFA-Z Plus, virbac makes a lotion(ResiSoothe) that looks interesting(seems like I read a few forums saying not to use lotion on a pet though). Should I try a different food? Since she rubs her eyes, I’m worried it’s environmental allergies, where would I begin on that? We have hardwood floors throughout so dust shouldn’t be too big of an issue. We started using dreft/all free and clear detergents. It could be outdoor allergies since we’ve let her out in the grass some, I’m sure the dry air isn’t helping either(although it stays around 40% humidity in the house). Any advice is welcomed, sorry for the lengthy post but wanted to be thorough , thanks in advanced. |
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11-27-2012, 12:37 AM | #2 |
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| Hi and Welcome to YT! I am a new mommy myself, so I don't have any advice. But I did want to welcome you and "bump" this thread up in hopes that someone a little more experienced will see it and answer your questions! Again Welcome !
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11-27-2012, 05:04 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | Hello and welcome to YT. I would definitely change the food. There is a number of great foods out there. Everyone has there favorite. Do a search on the site and you can find the different types and their reviews. Please make sure you slowly introduce to new food by mixing it with the old. Or you pup can get diarrhea. I usually add plain canned pumpkin to the food so they don't pick out the old food and it helps with the transition. I would also use the grizzly salmon oil everyday. You are not getting the benefits otherwise. It is good stuff Good luck
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11-27-2012, 08:47 AM | #4 |
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| Definitely start with the food. I would go grain-free and a novel protein source such as venison, rabbit, bison, etc. Those seem to be more hypo-allergenic proteins. It takes some time, up to several weeks, to see improvement. I also add coconut oil (organic, extra virgin, I use Barlean's brand) to their food and it can also be rubbed onto their skin. Good luck, hope your baby feels better soon
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11-27-2012, 09:07 AM | #5 | |
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I had Riley on Acana... and although it's Awesome food, his skin was Always Really Dry. The vet even mentioned it. I told him I sometimes rubbed Coconut oil on his belly and he said he needed something internal. I got him some Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet. It helped. Nordic Naturals Nordic Naturals Omega3 Pet Cats and Small Breed Dogs Liquid Supplement | PetFlow.com But, I changed his food to Grain Free Canine Caviar and he hansn't had any issues Whatsoever with any dry skin... no dry patches... no itching, Nothing! He LOVES the food and I Love that He Loves it. He can tend to be a little picky. He will eat it plain. He started August 2nd with the Wild Ocean and is now eating the Open Sky. I would Highly Recommend this Food for sure!!!! http://mycaninecaviar.com/products/ I have not had to add the Omega-3 Pet since switching the food... although I will still every other day or so just put a few drops on it. | |
11-27-2012, 09:17 AM | #6 | |
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11-27-2012, 10:57 AM | #7 |
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11-27-2012, 01:04 PM | #8 |
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| Ya I like the Open Sky better!!
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11-27-2012, 02:23 PM | #9 |
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| Thanks everyone, just ordered the canine caviar, figured I'd try the chicken grain free puppy. Crossing my fingers that'll do the job. Thanks again for the quick advice, I'll let y'all know the outcome. |
11-27-2012, 02:29 PM | #10 | |
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Oh good! I hope and pray your little girl does well on it- Peanut has food allergies as well as really bad environmental allergies! Once I started him on the CC, it helped him so much! I am so happy with CC. You said she is biting at her bum area? Has her anal glands been expressed? When Peanut start biting at his I know it is time to get his anal’s expressed.. That could be what she is doing- they bite at their bum to try to express them.. or they butt scoot.
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11-27-2012, 02:34 PM | #11 |
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| Once she gets into Adult food- you can get her on the Open sky (Duck) or the Wilderness Grain Free (Venison) Duck and Venison are great proteins for allergy type dogs. I had Peanut on the Wild Ocean, he still seems kinda itchy- not near as bad. I read the Venison and Duck are the best proteins for allergy type dogs, so I started him on the Duck.. I will tell you it is like 100% improvement!!
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11-27-2012, 05:29 PM | #12 | |
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he is doing GREAT!!!! | |
11-28-2012, 06:56 AM | #13 | |
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My friend with the Pomeranian Pup just emailed me and said she went to get more Food! She got small bags for the pup and got a bigger bag of the Venison for her two Cats!! She said they LOVE the dogs food and that their litter boxes NEVER stink anymore since they have been eating his food the last 2 months. LOL!!! | |
11-28-2012, 05:22 PM | #14 |
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| I'll more than likely pick up a bag of the open sky also, y'all have really made me feel more optimistic about her situation. Thanks again everyone. |
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