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capt_noonie · 01-22-2012, 04:27 PM

She's getting worse with her itching. She's now got about 5 or 6 welts on her body. I put CO on them, and I give her a tiny bit to eat too. I always keep shirts on her now bc of all the scratching. Her hair breaks off so easily. I haven't given her any thing different to eat. She's on NB fish and sweet potato.

Should I ask for a steroid shot? Last time the vet recommended Missing Link. Didn't do a dang thing. She doesn't have fleas, her hair is so thin it's very easy to see down to the skin, and no flea dirt.

The only thing I can think of is I had started brushing her teeth again, but with an old tube of CET. Can toothpaste go bad? Could that somehow trigger a flare up? She's always been itchy, but lately it's gotten much worse. It's been cold and rainy here, but the week before that, hot and dry. =/

What else should I ask the vet for, and what should I try to remember to ask him.

Maximo · 01-22-2012, 04:34 PM

Poor Uni.

I don't think the toothpaste would cause this, but you should buy a new tube (I need one too).

I don't have any advice to offer, but wanted to send well wishes and prayers that the vet can figure out what is going on.

Lovetodream88 · 01-22-2012, 04:56 PM

Sorry I don't have any advise but I will be praying that the vet appointment goes well and that they can figure out what going on.

gardengirl77 · 01-22-2012, 04:57 PM

Heidi has been on Taste of the Wild - i decided to try NB this time & within an hr she started itching. She ate it a few days, all the scratching kept going on. I took her off NB & put her back on TOTW - 4 or 5 days later the scratching stopped. I got to thinking maybe it was a coincidence, so i gave her NB as her training treats one night -- it all started all over again. She had some NB in the past that didn't bother her at all. Maybe they've changed something in their ingredients? Its been 3 days now since the last time she had NB, and once again the scratching as almost completely stopped now. I got rid of the whole bag of NB and will not be using it again. It might be worth holding off on it a few days & see if it makes a difference for Uni too.

capt_noonie · 01-22-2012, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by gardengirl77

Heidi has been on Taste of the Wild - i decided to try NB this time & within an hr she started itching. She ate it a few days, all the scratching kept going on. I took her off NB & put her back on TOTW - 4 or 5 days later the scratching stopped. I got to thinking maybe it was a coincidence, so i gave her NB as her training treats one night -- it all started all over again. She had some NB in the past that didn't bother her at all. Maybe they've changed something in their ingredients? Its been 3 days now since the last time she had NB, and once again the scratching as almost completely stopped now. I got rid of the whole bag of NB and will not be using it again. It might be worth holding off on it a few days & see if it makes a difference for Uni too.

Which formula were you giving her? I switch off between Fish and Venison. Maybe I should try TOTW, I haven't tried that brand before.

gardengirl77 · 01-22-2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Which formula were you giving her? I switch off between Fish and Venison. Maybe I should try TOTW, I haven't tried that brand before.

I think it might have been the fish & venison, but honestly i'm not really sure. I've already thrown away the pkg. She loves all of the TOTW flavors, I was just trying to give her a little change of pace.

gardengirl77 · 01-22-2012, 05:12 PM

I mean the venison, not fish & venison.

capt_noonie · 01-22-2012, 05:21 PM

Ok thanks. Uni will eat anything I give her now, so at least I'm not worried about her turning her nose up at something new. I'll talk to the vet about it, and give it a try. She's almost due for a new bag of food anyway.

gardengirl77 · 01-22-2012, 05:23 PM

I hope Uni's feeling better soon.

capt_noonie · 01-22-2012, 05:24 PM

thank you, me too!

yorkieusa · 01-22-2012, 05:25 PM

That's so sad. I hope you can find something to give her some relief soon.

jadabug · 01-22-2012, 05:37 PM

I hope Uni gets some relief soon

I know how frustrating allergies are. Jada can't eat much of anything without itching. So far the only kibble I have had luck with is the Natural Balance LID Sweet Potato and Venison. I know any type chicken makes her itch as do any grains and fish gives her loose bowels.
It might take a shot to get Uni some immediate relief, I know that during two of Jada's worst episodes a shot was all that worked. I also keep a prescription of hydroxyzine on hand if she starts scratching a lot. It seems to keep the itching from getting out of control, but I only use it if she has been itchy for a day or so.
I hope the vet can do something to give her relief tomorrow.

capt_noonie · 01-22-2012, 05:46 PM

I was hesitant at first to get the shot, bc I wasn't finding out what was causing it, but I know the shot will give her the much needed relief. Perhaps if at least some time for her skin to heal.

kalina82 · 01-22-2012, 05:51 PM

I'm sorry Uni is so itchy. Hopefully the vet can help her out tomorrow.

What does her skin look like? Does it appear dry, greasy, flakey red, inflamed, little red bumps all over, a few scattered red circular areas, or just the welts caused by her nails?

How often do you bathe her and what do you bathe her with?

What is her water in take like?

jadabug · 01-22-2012, 05:52 PM

I hate the shots, but the two times she had them she was itching so bad it was horrible. My vet told me her reaction to chicken was comparable to a human being allergic to poison ivy.
I keep socks on her back feet now also when she is itchy. It has kept her from doing a lot of damage to her skin and hair.

01-22-2012, 04:27 PM	#1
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	Taking Uni to the vet tomorrow =/ She's getting worse with her itching. She's now got about 5 or 6 welts on her body. I put CO on them, and I give her a tiny bit to eat too. I always keep shirts on her now bc of all the scratching. Her hair breaks off so easily. I haven't given her any thing different to eat. She's on NB fish and sweet potato. Should I ask for a steroid shot? Last time the vet recommended Missing Link. Didn't do a dang thing. She doesn't have fleas, her hair is so thin it's very easy to see down to the skin, and no flea dirt. The only thing I can think of is I had started brushing her teeth again, but with an old tube of CET. Can toothpaste go bad? Could that somehow trigger a flare up? She's always been itchy, but lately it's gotten much worse. It's been cold and rainy here, but the week before that, hot and dry. =/ What else should I ask the vet for, and what should I try to remember to ask him. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

01-22-2012, 04:34 PM	#2
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,041	Poor Uni. I don't think the toothpaste would cause this, but you should buy a new tube (I need one too). I don't have any advice to offer, but wanted to send well wishes and prayers that the vet can figure out what is going on. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

01-22-2012, 04:56 PM	#3
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,247	Sorry I don't have any advise but I will be praying that the vet appointment goes well and that they can figure out what going on. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

01-22-2012, 04:57 PM	#4
gardengirl77 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 822	Heidi has been on Taste of the Wild - i decided to try NB this time & within an hr she started itching. She ate it a few days, all the scratching kept going on. I took her off NB & put her back on TOTW - 4 or 5 days later the scratching stopped. I got to thinking maybe it was a coincidence, so i gave her NB as her training treats one night -- it all started all over again. She had some NB in the past that didn't bother her at all. Maybe they've changed something in their ingredients? Its been 3 days now since the last time she had NB, and once again the scratching as almost completely stopped now. I got rid of the whole bag of NB and will not be using it again. It might be worth holding off on it a few days & see if it makes a difference for Uni too. __________________ Karen Love my Heidi.

01-22-2012, 05:12 PM	#7
gardengirl77 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 822	I mean the venison, not fish & venison. __________________ Karen Love my Heidi.

01-22-2012, 05:21 PM	#8
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	Ok thanks. Uni will eat anything I give her now, so at least I'm not worried about her turning her nose up at something new. I'll talk to the vet about it, and give it a try. She's almost due for a new bag of food anyway. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

01-22-2012, 05:23 PM	#9
gardengirl77 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 822	I hope Uni's feeling better soon. __________________ Karen Love my Heidi.

01-22-2012, 05:24 PM	#10
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	thank you, me too! __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

01-22-2012, 05:25 PM	#11
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	That's so sad. I hope you can find something to give her some relief soon. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

01-22-2012, 05:37 PM	#12
jadabug Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa Posts: 24,078	I hope Uni gets some relief soon I know how frustrating allergies are. Jada can't eat much of anything without itching. So far the only kibble I have had luck with is the Natural Balance LID Sweet Potato and Venison. I know any type chicken makes her itch as do any grains and fish gives her loose bowels. It might take a shot to get Uni some immediate relief, I know that during two of Jada's worst episodes a shot was all that worked. I also keep a prescription of hydroxyzine on hand if she starts scratching a lot. It seems to keep the itching from getting out of control, but I only use it if she has been itchy for a day or so. I hope the vet can do something to give her relief tomorrow. __________________ Michelle, Jada and Bogie

01-22-2012, 05:46 PM	#13
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	I was hesitant at first to get the shot, bc I wasn't finding out what was causing it, but I know the shot will give her the much needed relief. Perhaps if at least some time for her skin to heal. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

01-22-2012, 05:51 PM	#14
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	I'm sorry Uni is so itchy. Hopefully the vet can help her out tomorrow. What does her skin look like? Does it appear dry, greasy, flakey red, inflamed, little red bumps all over, a few scattered red circular areas, or just the welts caused by her nails? How often do you bathe her and what do you bathe her with? What is her water in take like? __________________ Kellie and Morgan

01-22-2012, 05:52 PM	#15
jadabug Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa Posts: 24,078	I hate the shots, but the two times she had them she was itching so bad it was horrible. My vet told me her reaction to chicken was comparable to a human being allergic to poison ivy. I keep socks on her back feet now also when she is itchy. It has kept her from doing a lot of damage to her skin and hair. __________________ Michelle, Jada and Bogie