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06-07-2007, 06:25 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: WASHINGTON
Posts: 13
| Help Please!!!!!!! Ziggy is scratching like crazy... i've already read everyone's post on scratching.... and been to the vet. He gave us a cream and some hypoallergenic shampoo. DRY SKIN!! and my vet said he's probably allergic to something... but for now i want to help him with his crazy itching!! I was wondering where i could get missing link... and how much is it? Does missing link work good?? What about omega3?? my vet didnt say anything bout it... Can i get that over the counter or at health food stores?? please, i'm desperate.. i'll try anything...' Please let me know asap!1 thanks, krystle |
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06-07-2007, 06:31 AM | #2 |
Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA
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| there are alot of things that can make your Ziggy scratch here is a missing link website I think you can get it at some pet supply places too. http://www.petvetdirect.com/home.asp?cid=141 Also Welcome to YT |
06-07-2007, 07:30 AM | #3 |
Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member | Pet Smart, and Pet Supplies Plus. Not Much $$ I have heard of bathing in Aveno Oatmeal bath.....I do for poision Ivy or heat rash Maybe you can do that?? SOrry I cant help more, keep us posted!
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06-08-2007, 11:50 AM | #4 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: WASHINGTON
Posts: 13
| trial... I bought missing link yesterday and Ziggy loves it... he's still itching like crazy... i also put some hydrocotisone cream.... and the anit bacterial creme the vet gave.... if anyone else has suggestions please post... i hate to see him scratch like crazy... it's soooo sad! =( -krystle |
06-08-2007, 11:56 AM | #5 |
No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK
Posts: 16,218
| If it were allergies shouldn't something be given orally? How about Benadryl? Is that safe for a dog? I had a terrier who was allergic to everything on this earth, according to blood tests and I had to put him on steroids! Became addicted to them and could never get him off. My poor Teddy. He lived to be 16yrs. I know how awful it is to see them scratch. You just want to scream for them. I hope your little one gets relief soon. Grass is also big on the allergery list for dogs. |
06-10-2007, 04:38 PM | #6 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta
Posts: 186
| If your dog has an allergy, then treating the skin itself won't help in the long term - you need to find out what he's allergic to! Did you change his food or give him a new treat? Start by removing everything he eats, and then re-introducing things one day at a time. Watch him clsely for a reaction. The only downside to this is that you have to be very diligent about watching them to make sure they don't steal something they shouldn't have - that would negate the whole process, and you'd have to start again! If you re-introduce the food and nothing changes, then you might want to look at his toys and bedding. Did you recently change laundry soap or cleaning products? Has he been outside in a new place, like a new park? If so, it might be poison ivy or a insect bite? Your prime suspects are anything new that he encountered shortly before the rash developed. Good luck! |
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