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I really need suppliment help Layla has had dry skin since the day we got her... but right now we are trying to figure out what her alleriges are and so her skin is a bit worse.. anyways... her stomach can't handle Vitamin E or any fish suppliment.. she throws up the next morning... like clock work.. is there anything else i can do for her skin? |
:animal-pa good oatmeal shampoo?? best of luck |
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Otis has allergies (not sure exactly what he's allergic to) The vet just said "hayfever". He is on Eagle Pack Holistic Select Duck meal and oatmeal. It's formulated for babies with allergies and sensitive bellies. He is also on missing link. He has greatly improved with these 2 things. I don't even give him the hydroxyzine anymore. Good Luck in finding what she's allergic too! It's so frustrating, I know. Hope you find something to give her some relief. |
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missing link also make her sick..... So glad Otis is doing better! |
We used to use an oatmeal spray in addition to the oatmeal shampoo (and you may want to try another shampoo... I am not so sure about cranberries on the skin). We had a schnauzer that had allergies also. We found out that she was allergic to grass!! :eek: Have you tried keeping her out of the grass for awhile??? |
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we have snow here... no grass right now!!! a spray??? where from?? |
Try some Flax oil with her food. Maybe she will be able to handle that. It is good for skin, coat, eyes and has other healthy benefits as well. Also, like others have already mentioned, use a very gentle shampoo.:) |
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Here's one that we used...... they have many types available.... check your local pet store. Kenic Oatmeal Conditioning Pet Spray Description: The oat proteins, wheat germ, emollients and fatty acids in Kenic Oatmeal Conditioning Spray provides relief from itchy skin associated with flea bites, grass and food allergies. It also loosens mats to reduce hair damage while brushing. Features: Contains no animal by-products. Kenic does not promote testing on live animals. Also available in a ready-to-use gallon size. A companion to Kenic Oatmeal Conditioning Pet Shampoo. Quote:
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Are you sure it is food allergies (since she isn't eating chicken now) or could it be the weather drying out her skin? Is she scratching? Where? Would you prefer a supplement or do you think something topical could work? |
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and her skin is not better in summer or winter... she has been flaky since the day we got her. i would prefer a suppliment... if it is topical i'd have to bathe her more and i'm trying to limit the baths. when she DID itch.. she chewed her paws.. now she just scratches under her chin, side of her face |
Yeah good idea to limit the baths, I have to do that with Otis too. He scratches for several days after a bath and I use minksheen. |
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! :D |
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 :D. 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. |
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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! :D |
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... |
We posted at the same time.:) |
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 |
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:) |
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