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Itchy Skin.... Ok so we've ruled out fleas.... Poor Rascal itches contantly in the same areas. Even after a bath. Is there a lotion or anything i can put on his skin in those areas to help releive the itchiness? Poor guy is constantly scratching. We use an oatmeal shampoo on him btw. |
He has an allergy to something. Most times it's to what they are eating. Second it is weeds and grasses. Third it's whatever shampoo and/or conditioner you use. You will have to start from scratch to solve the problem. Take whatever food your feeding, away. Put him on a good home cooked diet. Next, each time he's outside, then wipe him down with a wet wash cloth after he comes inside. Then use a mild shampoo for sensitive skin. They don't have dyes or fragrance. |
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Sounds like allergies. In what areas is he itching? Is his skin flaky too? Oily? |
He is itchy on his knees and on his lower back above his tail and also around the upper ribs. He is not oily. His skin looks a bit pinkish in those areas from constant scratching. Also his feet sometimes bother him. |
What are you feeding him? Sounds like a food allergy. |
Science Diet His previous owner said if i try to switch him on his food he will get very sick. ??? He's 8 years old and supposedly has a sensitive stomach. |
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IMO - Iams and Science Diet are 2 of the WORST foods to feed. I always read labels - If something contains: By-Products (in any form of text) Corn (in any form of text) Made in China Not fit for Human Consumption Dog Food Only etc... These products NEVER make it out of the store - They are a BIG NO-NO ;) P.S. Canidae is my favorite :D |
funny you metion Canidae...we fed that to our lab and his coat was beautiful. I guess i am going to try to switch him over. Any suggestions on how to do this . See that the prev owner said I SHOULD NOT take him off it b/c of his stomach?? |
What is wrong with his stomach? B/c to be honest if he can handle S.D., than I think he could handle Canidae which is a better quality food :confused: |
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Also, you could supplement w/ some canned pumpkin and yogurt if things get "runny" at all. It CAN be done - and there are plenty of people here who are happy to help you do it! :D |
I think you need to introduce the new food slowly over a weeks time. start off with 25% of new and 75% of old for a few days then do 50/50 and then 75/25 and eventually 100% of new. ;) |
Ok...here's the kicker.....his previous owner left his bowl out ALL day and just filled it up when it was empty. I have always fed my pets 2 a day. But she told me his blood suger would go too low if I did that.... So...what do you think...should I take it away until 2 feeding times? I am deff going to start to switch him to Canidae this weekend. |
I think free-feeding is just fine, as long as they're not overeaters. Many dogs can regulate their hunger just fine on their own - so if he's okay w/ free feeding, it certainly is easier! :) |
There is a local pet store that claims their food is all natural...it's called Nutro Max....but i looked it up and it says one of the main ingredients is wheat which is a big cause of allergies..... So my question is Canidae or Nutro Max? |
CANIDAE, hands down! |
Yeah I totally agree now! I did a comparison with that website listed by another poster adn it is by far the best! Thank you guys so very much!! I can't wait to help my little guy out with his skin and coat!! |
Oh that was you Wylie's mom!! ;) Thank you!! |
Well i switched him.... What a funny guy he is! I bought the canidae and added about 10% to his food......... He picked out every single peice of Canidae and ate it quickyl!! The rest just sits there.... LOL What if he refuses to eat the other? Will a complete switch over make him sick?? |
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Some dogs do okay w/ complete switches, but it's usually easier gradually. Plus, if he does just pick out the Canidae - he's essentially doing his own 100% switch! LOL. He probably will eat the other stuff once his hunger gets to him. But, if he's just picking out Canidae and it doesn't bother his tummy - then I'd probably just go for it, if it were me. |
I had all kinds of skin problems with my 5 year old male Yorkie until I started using Coat Handler Shampoo and Conditioner and a product by Coat Handler called Skin Works. I really wish you would try these products for about six weeks. I think you would be very surprised at the results. The people at Coat Handler recommend that you bath him once a week for six weeks and then apply the skin works product on any areas that look pinkish three times a day. Jad |
Hi I adopted a 2 yr old yorkie female named Bayleigh she also has skin issues. I switch her food to Wellness Core and took her to the Vet for a cortisone shot and they also gave me Vet Solutions BPO-3 shampoo she has oily hair. It's been a week and no more itches. SO good Luck! Lisa :animal-pa |
thanks everyone for all the great suggestions!!! |
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