How common is it for The Siberian husky breed to have Zinc responsive dermatitis?

a skin condition which improves by giving Zinc supplements?





Do you have this problem with your siberian husky or know anyone with a siberian husky that has skin problems?





or is this very rare for the siberian husky breed and most don't have those problems like they are known for eye and hip problem.





I was just researching the common health problems that a siberian husky has. I want to be educated about the common natural health problems that are most reported and you should beaware of when you buy a puppy from a siberian husky breeder .


Should the breeder show you the health history's for the last 4 generations to prove their dogs are a High class health Quality dog.

How common is it for The Siberian husky breed to have Zinc responsive dermatitis?
Its not terribly common among well bred dogs, nor is it a critical life threatening disease.





Most crucial are making sure Hips and Elbows have been certified free of dysplasia. You should be able to look up the dog's parents certification on OFA (www.offa.org) if they are in the US. Also you'll want to see a current (within a year) CERF certification.





You should get, at minimum a 5 generation pedigree. All dogs in that pedigree should have hip scores.





If this is your first dog, do a LOT of research. Siberian Huskies are fantastic dogs, but are not necessarily great dogs for a first time owner.





Talk at great length to the breeder. If you find the breeder intolerant of being asked questions, go elsewhere!!! A good breeder wants to sell their puppies to well-educated homes.
Reply:I would try zinc first, also add omega 3and 6 oils to your dogs diet , And soak the infected area with a Cotton ball soaked in colloidal silver , I have seen a dog with the worst mange ever , it whole body was weeping, smelly, skin. He recovered totally with out vet medication , they put the dog on a BARF diet and added zinc , omega 3,6 and powdered kelp . hope this helps ,, good luck


PS one of my girls had a mild puppy mange Around her eyes , I soaked the area in colloidal silver {from the health food store } and gave her zinc , was gone in 3 weeks


PS mange is an immune problem , When your dogs immune system is stressed it can pop up .
Reply:Ah ha! Kudos for you for doing your homework BEFORE embarking on a lifetime commitment with your new puppy.





Visit the National Siberian Husky Club website http://www.shca.org/ where you should be able to find the correct information you are seeking. Additionally, they can put you in contact with a reputable breeder in you area who can answer your questions.





The American Kennel Club has a list of Breed Specific events http://www.shca.org/ that you can attend in your area. Go, have fun, meet the breeders and handlers as well as the dogs.





Yes, in a perfect world, a breeder would provide you with a health history. Unfortunately, it is far too costly to have each %26amp; every dog genetically tested. Additionally, there are no guarantees that your new puppy may acquire helath issues later in life.





A responsible breeder generally has a clause in their contract stating they will take the pup back %26amp; provide you with another if the dog is not in good health at the time of purchase.





Best of Luck

mayflower