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chattiesmom · 02-26-2008, 08:09 AM

I am so very sorry that little Laya is having skin/hair problems. I always suggest starting with a good vet check up to make sure that there is nothing physically wrong. The next step would be to be sure that you are feeding a good quality, coat friendly food - and knowing you I am sure that you are

. Emu oil is a fantastic supplement.

When I started having dry coat problems with Chattie, I tried several different foods, using each one at least 6 months to give it plenty of time to see a difference. What works for me is Canidae All Life Stages. I give her about 3 to 5 drops of Emu Oil daily as a supplement. The difference in her coat is incredible. I use MinkSheen Shampoo and after baths I use about 5 or 6 drops of the same Emu Oil I use as a food supplement into her coat.

marcerella02 · 02-26-2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Oh, Layla...poor honey. What about Vitamineral Greens? They have been known to work miracles in some babies - esp. since they contain spirulina (very healing/mending). The ONLY thing is, it does contain some grass juices...

What about contacting a nutritionist? I know it's expensive, and you're in college. But, ya know, I'm not participating in the GE (too lazy) - SO, I'd like to take that money and donate $15 toward the Layla nutritionist consult appointment - how 'bout it? Seriously, I would!

oh Ann... you are honestly THE sweetest person ever. You don't need to do that. I am very fortunate to live at home and my parents pay for Layla's expenses (which they are more than happy to do!) but that is just THE sweetest thing EVER! But i do know how you can help

where does one FIND a nutritionist? We dont' live in a terribly large city... Toronto is not far away and maybe I will have better luck there.... i'll be sure to search online for it. What is Vitamineral Greens??? is it formulated for dogs or people? where do you buy it? and why is it a bad thing that it has grass juice?

Wylie's Mom · 02-26-2008, 08:31 AM

You can use Marcel's nutritionist - I used her over the phone (only) bc she is in California - she is WONDERFUL!!!!!!! Here is her website: www.askariel.com. Click on her "allergies" area too - I'm guessing she'll want to do some homeopathy with you.

The Vitamineral Greens is for people (and babies), but many use it for their dogs - I mentioned "grasses" bc there is wheat grass, barley grass and a few others - and I wasn't sure if Layla would have issues with that...?

I would be SO excited if you got in touch with Susan - bc she really does know her stuff - and if anyone could help you w/ this chronic stuff, I really think it would be her. If you do make an appt. for a consult - write down EVERYthing you can think of - all the history, the symptoms, what you've tried, the foods - all of it, blood tests - so she gets the full picture.

EllieMay's Mom (Crystal) also knows of a nutritionist - so you might ask her too!

Ellie May · 02-26-2008, 08:32 AM

I'm sure Ann will have a recommendation for a nutritionist for you but to find one you just google it. They do phone consults, so you could use someone from the US...

Ellie May · 02-26-2008, 08:33 AM

We posted at the same time.

Mere_de_Jambo · 02-26-2008, 01:12 PM

I give Jambo supplements from ESP (Esssential Soluble Plantcell). He gets the Vitamin-Mineral, Immune Building, and Skin-Hair-Joint formulas. I give him half a dropper morning and night.

http://mypetnaturally.com/Manufacturers/ESP.html

LunasMomma · 02-26-2008, 01:48 PM

Poor Layla, it must be so miserable for her to be so itchy

And for you too, watching her suffer through it. Big hugs to you!

Anyway, whenever you try a new supplement with her, start with an itty bitty amount and slowly work up to the full recommended dosage, as tolerated. That might help

02-26-2008, 08:09 AM	#16
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	I am so very sorry that little Laya is having skin/hair problems. I always suggest starting with a good vet check up to make sure that there is nothing physically wrong. The next step would be to be sure that you are feeding a good quality, coat friendly food - and knowing you I am sure that you are . Emu oil is a fantastic supplement. When I started having dry coat problems with Chattie, I tried several different foods, using each one at least 6 months to give it plenty of time to see a difference. What works for me is Canidae All Life Stages. I give her about 3 to 5 drops of Emu Oil daily as a supplement. The difference in her coat is incredible. I use MinkSheen Shampoo and after baths I use about 5 or 6 drops of the same Emu Oil I use as a food supplement into her coat. __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

02-26-2008, 08:31 AM	#18
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	You can use Marcel's nutritionist - I used her over the phone (only) bc she is in California - she is WONDERFUL!!!!!!! Here is her website: www.askariel.com. Click on her "allergies" area too - I'm guessing she'll want to do some homeopathy with you. The Vitamineral Greens is for people (and babies), but many use it for their dogs - I mentioned "grasses" bc there is wheat grass, barley grass and a few others - and I wasn't sure if Layla would have issues with that...? I would be SO excited if you got in touch with Susan - bc she really does know her stuff - and if anyone could help you w/ this chronic stuff, I really think it would be her. If you do make an appt. for a consult - write down EVERYthing you can think of - all the history, the symptoms, what you've tried, the foods - all of it, blood tests - so she gets the full picture. EllieMay's Mom (Crystal) also knows of a nutritionist - so you might ask her too! __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

02-26-2008, 08:32 AM	#19
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	I'm sure Ann will have a recommendation for a nutritionist for you but to find one you just google it. They do phone consults, so you could use someone from the US... __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

02-26-2008, 08:33 AM	#20
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	We posted at the same time. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

02-26-2008, 01:48 PM	#22
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	Poor Layla, it must be so miserable for her to be so itchy And for you too, watching her suffer through it. Big hugs to you! Anyway, whenever you try a new supplement with her, start with an itty bitty amount and slowly work up to the full recommended dosage, as tolerated. That might help __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

02-26-2008, 01:12 PM	#21
Mere_de_Jambo YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 328	I give Jambo supplements from ESP (Esssential Soluble Plantcell). He gets the Vitamin-Mineral, Immune Building, and Skin-Hair-Joint formulas. I give him half a dropper morning and night. http://mypetnaturally.com/Manufacturers/ESP.html