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08-27-2006, 05:07 AM | #1 |
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| Improving Quality I just recently bought a little girl from a breeder. I have noticed a few things over the last week since I have had her. One her hair is not in that great of shape, it seems very dry and thin and also she sheds a lot when you pet her or brush her. Two she has these little sores on her skin that she keeps itching. They are red and scabbing but not too bad just annoying to her I think. I took her to the vet and he thinks she is fine but in the mean time to improve her appearance can anyone suggest any thing for me? I am going to switch her to the CC products for grooming which is what I have my little boy on and I am also switching her food from Purina which the breeder was feeding her to Chicken Soup for Dogs which is what I feed my little boy. I also think I am going to give her a good puppy cut to try and save her hair but other than those suggestions should I be doing anything else? Oh I am also giving her the missing link on her food at night to try and help with improving her coat. Thanks!!
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08-27-2006, 05:27 AM | #2 |
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| How old is your baby and did she come from a stressfull situation? Also, CONGRATULATIONS!!!
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08-27-2006, 06:20 AM | #3 | |
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Please do not get me wrong - I LOVE HER to death but she just worries me because she is just so sluggish and seems to be in poorer quality than my little boy! Thanks!!!
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08-27-2006, 07:45 AM | #4 |
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| Something isn't quite right wiht her i think. It could be the food but I would find another Vet, one who is familiar with Yorkies or toy dogs anywa. She is very small at 8 months which is often a little riskier with health problems. I would have a blood panel including BA testing and thyroid test wouldn't hurt but maybe hold off on that for a bit and try changing the food first and get a better shampoo for her. For food I don't think Chicken Soup dog food is that great given her skin condition. Actually you can talk to the Vet Clinic as there are Vet formulas specifically for skin. From the description of her skin, she could have a puppy acne type of thing. You can get a good shampoo put out by Vets called Sebolux that is an antifungal antibacteria shampoo or ask them what they would recommend. It really sounds to me more like you rescued this poor girl rather than just buying a pet. |
08-27-2006, 07:55 AM | #5 | |
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08-27-2006, 08:16 AM | #6 |
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| I think I would be a little cautious, and while not trying to be overreactive have the vet do some blood work. Let him know that you want to know if there maybe any underlying problems that were not brought to your attention when you purchased her. In your case it doesn't sound like she came to you in a healthy condition. It could have all been caused by her previous living enviroment. Maybe she is a sensitive girl and her previous living enviroment was to stressful for her. You mentioned that she is 8 months old, cannot remember if you said she was bred by the breeder or if the breeder purchased her, again it could be stress by all the readjustments. I would also want to make sure that she for sure does not have something she could pass on to my other pets. It could also be that she an allergy maybe to the food she had been on. Just remember when switching foods add the new food to the old food slowly, increasing it as you go. So as to not end up with diarrhea. That would not be good. Good luck and maybe she is just a little unsure of her new surroundings and wondering if she gets to stay.
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08-27-2006, 08:29 AM | #7 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | Cali's coat and general health improved once I put her on Missing link. It takes about 6-8 weeks to see a difference. Like others mentioned I would have a blood panlel run on her to make sure she is not ill. Good luck
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08-27-2006, 10:09 AM | #8 | |
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08-27-2006, 10:13 AM | #9 | |
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08-27-2006, 10:46 AM | #10 |
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| Caren this is what is so incredible about YT. People always here when you need them! Good Luck
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08-27-2006, 01:29 PM | #11 | |
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08-27-2006, 04:32 PM | #12 | |
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08-28-2006, 11:46 AM | #13 | |
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I can say no way she came from a puppymill. Tammy is very well known breeder. However, I do agree that prob not alot of time is spent with one on one contact with all the dogs. I would definately make the vet run alot of test to be safe that she is not sick. 3lbs is very small and leaving all her dog family can be stressful for any dog. I'm sure someone can recommend product for her coat that will help out also! I need some of that cowboy magic for Chance's coat...its alittle on the thin side.
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08-28-2006, 01:43 PM | #14 |
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| Her coat will definately improve as the weeks go by since you are changing her food and have started her on Missing Link! You will have to post pics of her after she gets a haircut! She is so adorable and I always love seeing pics of that cute little fac! |
08-28-2006, 01:45 PM | #15 |
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| Getting her off of Purina and on to a quality food will be very helpful. I think Chicken Soup is a great food even though I feed Nutro Natural Ultra. The Missing Link is also very good for her coat. Like others have said, a coat problem can simply be a diet problem, but it also can be a health related endoctrine hormonal disorder, like thyroid, addisons, cushings, etc. or with the sores it could be a skin disorder of some type. I think a complete blood work up and/or skin scraping would probably be a good idea. |
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