Terrier/cocker mix w/skin problem...Ideas?

[TerriLaChicks]

Until you can get further diagnosis; it will help - this is an inside dog, I'm assuming -- wipe down his feet every single time he goes out & comes back in - use the hypoallergenic baby wipes, or if nothing else, just damp paper towel - but cleaning the feet helps.

Salmon oil capsules (human grade works just fine) in the food might help if the allergy is being aggravated by dry scaly skin.

 

[pardygwyn]

I'll second the food-changing bit, just to see what it does. Give it a good month or two - skin allergies take a long time to manifest and a long time to subside. I've also used homeopathic sulphur on a temporary basis to calm really itchy doggy skin, but be sure to talk to someone knowledgeable about dose, first.

 

[Carols Clucks]

I have a cocker, we have to be very careful about food.

I would look for grain free-chicken free food. Remember that covers treats too.



If you are still having issues in a month, I think the Vet School at UCDavis has helped several friends with cockers with skin issues

 

[Barnyard]

Any way you can post a picture? I will tell you what I use for my Boxer, vet recommended and it works. I now have no problems with his skin and he was a scaly, red, itchy mess. I use Ivomec 1% injectable, given by mouth 1 time a day until the bottle is gone. I would have never thought to use this, but after taking him to 2 different vets, and coming up short, I was willing to try anything. Vet said, you have to treat from the inside as well as the outside. So if this is not a food issue, Ivomec might do the trick. They say "white feet, don't treat"....so, that is something to consider also. I hope you can figure out the problem. I know he/she is uncomfortable. Goodluck!

 

[thebritt]

Thanks for all the replies! This is my first itchy/scaly dog. I always felt sorry for people with allergic dogs, now here I am! I'll switch back to TOTW first, but I know it can take over a month to see any changes. Our vet did do a cytology scrape, hence the antibiotics and special shampoo regimine. I sure hope he's not allergic to his environment

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