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BACK FROM THE VET.... Q's! okay I took Shelby in for his 2nd set of shots and when I was there his dry skin issue was adressed. I recently changed his food to DVP potato and duck and the vet gave me(actually bought$$) ResiCORT made by Virbac leave on lotion with hydrocortisone to apply to the skin.(He has flaky dry skin and it looks like lice in his coat...ughhh)only in certain spots though its not all over the coat. She recommended that next time I go to use a sulfur lime dip that is used for mange and scabies because it will make the dry layer come off and will make his skin super soft. The only down side is that it stinks like rotten eggs and it is a leave in. HAS ANYONE HEARD OF DOING THIS?????????????? |
I would only use those dips if there was a good reason to (if Ellie had some type of mite or lice). I wouldn't 'use it just to get rid of dry skin since they aren't that safe in my opinion. |
I'd like to find out about this myself. Hot Rod itches all the time and his ears are always peeling it looks like! Poor thing sometimes buries his head on the floor and scratches both ears with both is paws! He is at the vets as we speak to be neutered and she said that she will take a close look at his skin to try and figure out what is going on. |
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Could this be a grooming issue (either separately or in combination with diet)? How often do you bathe him and what shampoo, conditioners do you use? |
I've been using the lime sulfur dip on Sully on and off, pretty much since we got him in September. He had ringworm when we got him, then we treated it, and it flared up again. The dip really is very stinky. Sad to say, I've kind of gotten used to the smell though! :rolleyes: It is a leave-in, where you need to let it air dry and you also have to keep your furbaby from licking any of its fur during that time. If you have any questions on using it, please let me know! |
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Yeah the vet said I would have to leave it in and dry him with it on. I dont know if I want to be smelling that if I can avoid it. |
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I actually thought using the dip dried his skin out more. This could be because it was winter, but his skin was definitely dry like the day after a bath with the dip. If you have to use it, I would recommend using it in a room that is well-ventilated or a room where you can open the window! :) |
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Those sulfer dips can make your dog really sick I would not do them unless your dog had mange and had to be treated. Chachi had them and got diahrea and vomiting from them. He needed them though since he had mange |
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OKAY also today at the vet she gave me a flush for his ears because they had wax buildup. Well now all of a sudden hes scratching his face on the floor and biting his paws. He is on an allergy food already! Why why why, Ive had nothing but issues with my pup. This vet is pissing me off already, I never get straight answers and none of my problems have dissapeared and there isnt another around for an hour, since I live outside of Corpus(the nearest city by me) in the middle of literally no where. I know a pup costs $$$ but geez Ive spent alot of money already and am getting no where. |
Also what have yall heard of old mother hubbard puppy chicken treats. Could this be causing him to itch his face? I just started giving those on saturday. |
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I hope you figure out what is going with your baby soon. |
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Also can it be transmited to humans? |
The ringworm. |
Ringworm is contagious and can be given to other animals and humans. I just read through everything. I wouldn't do the sulfer dips because it stinks and i think it dries them out more. If you suspect food allergies, the duck and potato is a good food but you must ONLY feed this food and nothing else. No treats, no table scraps. Just this dry kibble. It can take up to 3 months to see results but stick with it. Also you can add fish oil and vitamin e to the food. I use this one http://www.healthypets.com/deei8oz2ml.html also, make sure you brush him every day. this will loosen up the dead skin and make him less flakey. |
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Sully also had ringworm before we had him, and he had it about 5-6 months after we got him. It is a long process that takes a lot of diligence! Although it may be contagious to humans, neither me or any family who has been around Sully has gotten it. |
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You can give the ingredients in the food as treats. For example, if it is duck and potato, you might get away with giving boiled potato pieces (peeled). This wouldn't work with a food like Science Diet Z/D though. They do something to the ingredients of that food, so even dogs allergic to the ingredients can eat it (sometimes). |
Got 2nd opinion I was talking with a friend of mine who works at a cat rescue and she recommended that I get a 2nd opinion about Hot Rod. Coincidentally I found out that my old vet from years ago is practicing close to where I have moved to. She still wants to find the results of the culture but she has prescribed a histamine, medicated shampoo and ear wash and medication. She found yeast buildup in his ears and did another scrapping. While she cannot rule out ringworm, she doesn't think that is the case. She is leaning towards food a food allergy. I really didn't want to give medication if it wasn't necessary so we all decided to hold off on ringworm meds til results come in. I feel better being able to be proactive with the new treatment prescribed. I won't be able to use shampoo for about a week because Hot Rod was just neutuered Monday but at least his ears will be cleaned out. I am very glad that I decided to listen to my friend and got another opinion. Maybe you might want to do the same. |
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