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04-07-2006, 07:28 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bedford,UK
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| Itching and scratching My lovely Molly has settled in well with us,and she is ahappy joyous little thing who gives us much happiness.When she came she smelt bad and I put it down to coming from a rescue home,I bathed her,and later sent her to the groomer,for 2or3 days she smelt clean,then the bad smell came back and the scratching,her sides mostly.I couldnt find any fleas but treated both dogs for them,and tthe house,but she is still scratching and smelling.I have had trouble with her diet,they were on a natural diet no additives but it gave her the runs,now she is on Burns dried food with extra oats and that seems to work.I would like to know if this is something other people have experienced,and if there is any cure,or should I take her to the vet,she is very happy in herself,thanks Gill |
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04-07-2006, 07:35 AM | #2 |
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| I put Missing Link on my dogs food. It is good for the skin and coat. I get it at Petsmart. Jewels used to have dandruff but hasnt since I started using this.
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04-07-2006, 07:42 AM | #3 |
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| She probably has allergies. You can have her tested at your vet. This will help you to choose her food because she may be allergic to whatever you are feeding her. |
04-07-2006, 05:44 PM | #4 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Alberta ... Canada
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| This article might help youThe Skin The skin is the largest organ of your pets body and reflective of what is going on in the body. Regularly brush your pet looking for fleas, lice or ticks. The hair coat should be soft and shiny. If you are seeing areas of hair loss in your pet then you may be dealing with certain skin conditions such as mange, ringworm, hypothyroid disease or allergies; treatments for these are discussed in detail in the ebook. If your pet has areas of hair loss around the face that are not itchy, then he may have a type of mange called demodex. This small parasite shows up in pets with depressed immune systems. One very safe effective treatment is Vitamin E given at 400IU per 40lbs once daily for 3-4 weeks. If your pet has an excess of flaky skin (dandruff), then she may be in need of a essential fatty acid supplement. Flax is the best source for dogs at a dose of 1 teaspoon per cup of dog food. For cats use the liquid supplement (such as fish oil). Take note of any palpable lumps or bumps. Lipomas (benign fatty tumors) commonly occur on the chest wall. If your dog has a soft moveable lump on her chest, then it is probably a fatty tumor. Sebaceaous cysts are another common lump; they can often be distinguished by squeezing out a cheesy substance. They are also very soft. Lumps and bumps become more prevalent as your pet ages and their immune system weakens. The most important thing in helping your pet is having them on a premium quality diet and supplementing with additional antioxidants. The ones I suggest using are Vitamin E and Vitamin C and specific flavanoids. Any lumps that are firm, rapidly growing, not easily moveable should be considered serious and examined by your veterinarian. Allergies are one of the most common reasons that I see pets. There are a huge number of allergens. The 3 main classes are, Food, Fleas and Environmental. The most common signs are excessive scratching, paw and anal licking, hair loss and excess dandruff. If you suspect that your pet has an allergy, then the first 2 things that I suggest are to eliminated external parasites as a cause, and to feed a hypo-allergenic diet for 4-6 weeks (there are many available). Some very helpful at home remedies that I often use are: TO THE BATH. An oatmeal shampoo with cool water will ease the itchiest skin. Leave the shampoo on for 10 minutes then rinse well. With the most severe allergies, bathe your pet twice weekly. SOOTHE IT TOPICALLY. Calendula ointment is a herbal medication that has been successfully used to relieve the itch. Apply a thin coat twice daily to affected areas. THE SUPPLEMENT CONNECTION. Fatty Acid supplements are very helpful in decreasing the level of inflammation. Omega 3 fatty acids are most important. A great, inexpensive source is ground Flax Seeds; I give 1 tsp per cup of dog food. Cats are unable to metabolize Flax, so I only recommend the liquid supplement for them. Other sources include fish oil, primrose oil and specific veterinary supplements. copied with permission from http://www.veterinarysecretsrevealed.com/ |
04-07-2006, 05:49 PM | #5 |
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| my mom has a teacup yorkie with the same problem. she took her to the vet and now she takes allergy meds. she's much better. |
04-08-2006, 10:26 AM | #6 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bedford,UK
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| Thank you everyone,she seems much better today,perhaps I hadnt given the change of food long enough to take effect,but her poo is solid now and she is not scratching so much,her coat is shiny,so hopefully she is now onthe right food,Gill |
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