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09-21-2008, 06:46 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA
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| Skin Problem My little guy has a skin problem, and i'm not sure how to help him. He is bitting the fur off his back legs and backside, and has dry flaky skin. My vet suggested it may be his diet, I feed him Purina One dry food, but i'm not entirely sure or comfortable on what to change his diet to. Do I just try different foods until he stops pulling his hair out? Anyone have a similar problem, and might suggest a different diet? Do you think I should purchase a certain shampoo and wash his coat more often? |
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09-21-2008, 07:01 PM | #2 |
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| join allerdog@yahoo.com it is allergies -- I have an allergy yorkie too. how old is yours? I recommend switching asap to natural balance fish and sweet potato. If chewing backside it can be flea allergy- have you seen fleas on him? The allergies can be food, environmental or flea or combo of all - in most cases it is environmental. Use a hypoallergenic shampoo like earthbath hypoallergenic or dr. bronners unscented mild baby shampoo as many can be allergic to oatmeal shampoos |
09-21-2008, 07:38 PM | #3 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | I have an allergic one too and feed California Natural which did not stop the itching. Cali is on atopica medicine to stop the scratching. I hope you can find out what is causing it.
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09-22-2008, 12:27 AM | #4 | |
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09-22-2008, 03:17 AM | #5 |
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| I have my dogs on california natural or wellness. These foods dont have any artificial fillers such as corn which most dogs are allergic to which makes there skin sensitive. I find it works well with my babies. I hope this helps and good luck!
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09-24-2008, 08:29 PM | #7 |
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| while california natural is a good food it has too many ingredients for an allergy dog so you need to stay with on protein and one carb --- allergies are very frustrating -- Also dogs should have a full 6 panel thyroid panel done to rule out hypothyroid which can affect skin condition. My dd is hypothyroid and severe allergies and hypothyroidism is common in yorkie breed along with allergies |
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