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dwerten · 07-13-2009, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Pepsizola Mum

I cant believe it's two years since I put my original post on here regarding Pepsi and Zola's skin problems. Zola, seems to be under control by just bathing on a regular basis but Pepsi is in a terrible state. I bath her twice a week and she is constantly scratching and she smells absolutely terrible, even after about an hour or so after a bath.
I took her back to the vet last week and they just changed her shampoo AGAIN.
I am at my wits end, the poor thing is so smelly no-one wants her near them and my house smells all the time. I really just dont know where to turn to for help. My insurance wont pay for any more treatment relating to Pepsi's skin and I have run out of funds. PLUS she now has the added problem of her trachea is collapsing so she sounds like a demented Sea Lion.
I just wish someone could help her.

have you been to a dermatologist? has she been checked for hypothyroid? Have you used coconut oil? What are you feeding? sorry have not followed this thread but trying to help quickly

Wylie's Mom · 07-13-2009, 07:24 AM

If the smell is this bad, yeast and seborrhea needs to be considered - but so do many other things.

I'd see a Vet Dermatologist - it may not be cheap, but it will solve your dogs' problems.

Any other symptoms? Fur loss? Etc?

Pepsizola Mum · 07-13-2009, 07:34 AM

Yes, we have been to see a dermatologist she done lots of tests including a skin biopsy which cost over £1,000, all they said was she has an "allergy" but couldny say what she was allergic to.
She has been tested for thyroid, cushings, yeast, mite, fleas and many other things. She has had many types of antibiotics, steriods, thyroxine and antihistamine.
She isnt on anything at the moment except her bath twice a week.
I have tried the various shampoos people on here suggested.
She has hypo allergic dried dog food.

Patti · 07-13-2009, 07:41 AM

Sorry to hear your still having skin issues. Cali had to go on a daily medicine to stop hers. It's called Atopica but it is the only thing other than steroids that helped.

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07-13-2009, 07:34 AM	#33
Pepsizola Mum Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: England Posts: 23	skin probelms Yes, we have been to see a dermatologist she done lots of tests including a skin biopsy which cost over £1,000, all they said was she has an "allergy" but couldny say what she was allergic to. She has been tested for thyroid, cushings, yeast, mite, fleas and many other things. She has had many types of antibiotics, steriods, thyroxine and antihistamine. She isnt on anything at the moment except her bath twice a week. I have tried the various shampoos people on here suggested. She has hypo allergic dried dog food. __________________ Pepsi and Zola are my babies

07-13-2009, 07:41 AM	#34
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Sorry to hear your still having skin issues. Cali had to go on a daily medicine to stop hers. It's called Atopica but it is the only thing other than steroids that helped. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html