her name is tasha. I rescued her about 7 years ago found tied to a fire hydrant skin and bones. she is a brindle boxer about 60lbs. yesterday she started a cough that went sort of like this....cough cough cough cough then she threw up yellow stuff. she countinued coughing all day long. she's been eating and drinking the same thing and the only difference is that we rescued a gsd/mix 2 weeks ago and he coughs once in a while but i figured that it was just because he is roughly 14 and was neglected so his nourishing wasn't the best. now i have 2 other gsd that play with him everyday and they don't cough so i figured to rule out kennel cough. her coughing continues but now her puke is foamy white slimmy not yellow. I tried putting my hand in her mouth and throat to feel for an obstruction but everything seems to be o.k. i tried feeding her milk,but nothing happened. she has a temp of 101.9 so i really don't know what it could be. has anyone ever been through something like this before?
I rescue dogs and cats i currently have 16 dogs and 10 cats. i ran into a problem with a 8yr old boxer?
Could be a variation of Kennel Cough, which can be serious if not treated. If you have that many strange dogs and cats coming in and out of your home, you need to take all the necessary precautions and quarintine the new dogs and have them checked out by a Vet and given thier shots before you allow them to mingle with the other pets. I would take this dog to the Vet immediately.
Reply:As a rescuer, you should know that at the first sign of any different behavior in a dog you know well, that a vet check should be in order. Rescuer or not, you cannot diagnose/treat things by yourself.
By the way, 8 yr old boxer, that you rescued 7 yrs ago...Are you not actively looking for new homes for these rescue animals? If not, you can and will become overwhelmed eventually. A 1 yr old Boxer would've been rather easy to re-home, after nursed back to a proper weight.
Reply:Sounds like kennel cough, you probably nees to take them both to the vet to get checked. It is VERY contagious and could be spread among your other 16 dogs. Even if they have been vaccinated, they could possibly contract it. The vet will most likely give you an antibiotivc and a cough suppressant. Please call the vet first though and make an appointment because many vets would prefer to do the exam for kenel cough outside simply because it is so contagious and they would have to disinfect the whole clinic afterwards. Good Luck!
Reply:THEY WILL ALL DIE!!!!! infection spreads in kennels fast
they are exposed to tons of bacteria in water,food and various dog messes even toys after a while all your pets
may die and everyone in your house may get real sick.
unless you
Take them all to a vet have them checked.. How did you become a rescuer and not know that..I am gun shy about that
after reading about all the pet collectors out there people who obsessively keep pets and hardly give them the attention and food they need. ...sad
I have looked at your other questions and advise all pet lovers to do so this person may (may make your own decision) be using this site for free advice instead of taking the pet's to a vet's office.
You can't trust what most people tell you on here for every
right answer on here there are 10 wrong answers .
Take them all to a veterinarian or call the ASPCA.
otherwise that dog may have been better off on the hydrant
don't make the dog get that close to death again.
MAKE THE CALL!!!
Reply:I have heard that Heart Worm could show up as a cough. The yellow or white foam is normal empty stomach bile. Dogs do not throw up like cats sometimes do. They can get dehydrated very badly from throwing up. If that is a daily thing, she is not doing well. Although it may be difficult, You may have to find a way to have a vet see her.
Reply:26 dogs and cats are way to many-rescue missions find homes for lost or unwanted pets,not provide them,With 16 dogs there are bound to be sanitation and other health hazards.That,at least in my opinion,borders on animal cruelty.You are not qualified to care for that many animals as your question proves.I suggest you phone a vet.or the SPCA asap.
Reply:I agree with Paintedr. . . . As an animal rescuer you should have a vet on retainer to take care of things like this. . . our local Animal Rescue Shelter has such for the neutering of animals,shots and illnesses.
Are you a legally recognized rescuer or a self appointed rescuer?
If you are self appointed and don't have the proper papers you can be fined and or shut down.
I assume the temp of 101.9 is a rectal temp? Is it a temp taken in the ear with an electronic thermometer? This makes a difference. A rectal temp is 1 degree higher and a temp taken in the ear needs to have a degree added as it is surface temp which is cooler.
101.9 rectally is a pretty normal temp for a dog but on the other hand a temp of 102.9 would be a little high.
Just because the other dogs aren't coughing like this dog doesn't mean they aren't in the beginning stages of kennel cough. . . . . .Take the dog to the vet.
Reply:If you truly care for her, you will get her TO THE VET!!!!
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You have no right to have animals unless you are able to PROPERLY care for them. I hope you are aware that BY LAW it is her RIGHT to have medical care -- and to do otherwise is considered abuse.
TO THE VET!
Monday, November 21, 2011
Could my dog have Cushing's syndrome?
My big Golden Retriever, about 10 years old, has started loosing patches of hair and black spots have been forming under his skin. These spots look like dalmation spots, so not really like scabs. At first we thought it might be a form of demodex, as my other Golden Retriever suffered from it at a very high level but is fine now, but he never formed these black spots. I have four dogs, and he is the nicest and sometimes is left out of the gang, but I always try to have time with him alone so that he doesn't suffer from any psychological problems. He has been licking his lower foot cosntantly, and I know that is a sign of anxiety, but also, these black spots formed.
Can someone give me a referance, I already tried Wikipedia, but nothing specific except cushing's syndrome arose....
Could my dog have Cushing's syndrome?
It sounds like hypothyroid to me. Your vet needs to test for either disease. Lick granulomas are tough to treat, I had 2 GSDs with them and they were an ongoing problem.
Reply:Are you sure the black spots are not just the normal skin pigmentation? It sounds like some sort of a immune problem. I would have guessed allergies. I would suggest going to the vet for some steroids.
It is probably not demodectic mange unless there are red areas on the skin.
Reply:My boss's dog developed diabetes and cushings. There is a bloodtest to check for it. She started to lose hair, excessive thirst, urinating. Cushings also mimicks a tumor on or near the pituitary gland. They opted to treat both-and the odd thing is, the diabetes was a side effect of the cushings. She is still oninsulin-but doing great for a 12 yr. old! Good Luck!
Reply:I tend to agree with ginbark. It sound more to me like a thyroid problem. Golden's in the senior years can develop this. I'd have your vet run a thyroid panel on your Golden and see what that turns up before I'd suspect Cushings.
Reply:Well Chushings does cause hairloss, and pigment changes, it is pretty common in older dogs..
But, another thought would be Thyroid.. VERY common in golden retrivers..
Best bet would be, have some bloodwork done, Full chemstry profile and a thyroid test.. Not terribly expensive.. actually most labs offer a senior screen that has a reduced price as a cobination test.. then if you do each test individually.. at 10 good idea to have a annual profile anyway.. Just because several conditions, liver, kidney, thyroid problems are VERY treatable when found in the early stages..
A Chem panel/CBC/T4
and actually would give you a answer for both issues..
With cushings, almost ALL the time the liver value ALKP is high, this is because Cushings does cause a over abundance of cortisol.. that effects liver function,, somtimes dogs do show other symptoms.. pant a ton, drink a ton and urinate a lot.. But often the changes are apparent on the bloodwork before symptoms..
A high ALKP is HIGHLY suggestive of cushings, although more testing is needed to confirm.. Such testing like abdominal ultrasound, ACTH test, Low dose Dexamethasone test are a few, cushings is treatable,, although one treatment is not all that effective,, but inexpensive and safe, the other is expensive and can serious side effects.. Some dogs never recieve much treatment because the workup is expensive,, and treatment risky..and do ok,, but knowing the condition is their is important,, and cushing can cause signifigant problems with blood pressure, healing time, and other organ problems..
Doing a thyroid test T4 or FT4 will tell you in most cases if your dog has a thyroid problem.. sometimes you get a result that is in the Grey zone with a simple T4 test,,so it is not the most ideal test, but can be done at a good test at a resonable price.. it does give you a definite NO but somtimes not a definite YES.. and depending on your situation and your dogs results.. your vet may recommend a more comprehensive thyroid test, or sometimes even a trial of thyroid hormone..
Hope this helps and good luck..
Amanda
Reply:veterinarypartner.com
Cushings disease is usually a side-effect of diabetes, though.
Reply:i guess so
sorrel
Can someone give me a referance, I already tried Wikipedia, but nothing specific except cushing's syndrome arose....
Could my dog have Cushing's syndrome?
It sounds like hypothyroid to me. Your vet needs to test for either disease. Lick granulomas are tough to treat, I had 2 GSDs with them and they were an ongoing problem.
Reply:Are you sure the black spots are not just the normal skin pigmentation? It sounds like some sort of a immune problem. I would have guessed allergies. I would suggest going to the vet for some steroids.
It is probably not demodectic mange unless there are red areas on the skin.
Reply:My boss's dog developed diabetes and cushings. There is a bloodtest to check for it. She started to lose hair, excessive thirst, urinating. Cushings also mimicks a tumor on or near the pituitary gland. They opted to treat both-and the odd thing is, the diabetes was a side effect of the cushings. She is still oninsulin-but doing great for a 12 yr. old! Good Luck!
Reply:I tend to agree with ginbark. It sound more to me like a thyroid problem. Golden's in the senior years can develop this. I'd have your vet run a thyroid panel on your Golden and see what that turns up before I'd suspect Cushings.
Reply:Well Chushings does cause hairloss, and pigment changes, it is pretty common in older dogs..
But, another thought would be Thyroid.. VERY common in golden retrivers..
Best bet would be, have some bloodwork done, Full chemstry profile and a thyroid test.. Not terribly expensive.. actually most labs offer a senior screen that has a reduced price as a cobination test.. then if you do each test individually.. at 10 good idea to have a annual profile anyway.. Just because several conditions, liver, kidney, thyroid problems are VERY treatable when found in the early stages..
A Chem panel/CBC/T4
and actually would give you a answer for both issues..
With cushings, almost ALL the time the liver value ALKP is high, this is because Cushings does cause a over abundance of cortisol.. that effects liver function,, somtimes dogs do show other symptoms.. pant a ton, drink a ton and urinate a lot.. But often the changes are apparent on the bloodwork before symptoms..
A high ALKP is HIGHLY suggestive of cushings, although more testing is needed to confirm.. Such testing like abdominal ultrasound, ACTH test, Low dose Dexamethasone test are a few, cushings is treatable,, although one treatment is not all that effective,, but inexpensive and safe, the other is expensive and can serious side effects.. Some dogs never recieve much treatment because the workup is expensive,, and treatment risky..and do ok,, but knowing the condition is their is important,, and cushing can cause signifigant problems with blood pressure, healing time, and other organ problems..
Doing a thyroid test T4 or FT4 will tell you in most cases if your dog has a thyroid problem.. sometimes you get a result that is in the Grey zone with a simple T4 test,,so it is not the most ideal test, but can be done at a good test at a resonable price.. it does give you a definite NO but somtimes not a definite YES.. and depending on your situation and your dogs results.. your vet may recommend a more comprehensive thyroid test, or sometimes even a trial of thyroid hormone..
Hope this helps and good luck..
Amanda
Reply:veterinarypartner.com
Cushings disease is usually a side-effect of diabetes, though.
Reply:i guess so
sorrel
What will be easiest on my dog?
We had our check-up today, and Shasta's dehydrated, so the vet gave me an IV bag %26amp; a bunch of needles to take home. Twice a day I have to give her a skin-pop (street slang) drip of like 200 something or other (mLs, maybe?) Since she lost so much weight while she was sick, it's pretty easy to bunch up some skin to poke her, so that's no problem.
What I want to know is:
Is it better to poke her in the same general area each time, or should I kind of work my way down her back as I go? I mean, the poke is uncomfortable, I know, but when that cold fluid gets going, it bothers her. Then she's sitting with a virtual water balloon under her skin, so I'm sure it's more than just a bloated feeling. Would it be easier on her to move the bubble site, or keep sticking %26amp; filling the same area?
What will be easiest on my dog?
You've been through such an ordeal with your baby! When I've had to hydrate my dogs, I used the same area, but poked just a little to the side, and swiched sides each time. My vet said this would help them from 'springing a leak'. But you can sure warm the fluid....If it is just normal saline you can microwave it until just cooler than your body temperature. If it has other nutrients in it, then put the bag in a warm pan of water until it is luke warm. Always keep the top of the bag out of the water. Before you give her the 'drip' massage the area a bit. This will help it accept the fluid easier. You can also apply warm compresses to the site to ease soreness.
Reply:Well, that was dumb. after that hyphen is supposed to be the letter A Report It
Reply:DAMN IT first letter of the alphabet!
This is getting ridiculously RETARDED Report It
Reply:Umm ok Report It
Reply:My suggestion: move it. After many injections, veins become raw and can even shut down. Ask your vet though. be careful.
Reply:That would be a better question for your vet. In my eyes, move it down up whichever. so your not hurting her in the same spot. How would you like to be poked in the same spot with a needle in the same spot over and over?
Reply:Chetco's right, move the needle stick, but not the area. I also warm the fluid, but I never use the microwave. I know it is supposed to be safe, but I worry about hot spots. Make sure you shake the bag really well.
What I want to know is:
Is it better to poke her in the same general area each time, or should I kind of work my way down her back as I go? I mean, the poke is uncomfortable, I know, but when that cold fluid gets going, it bothers her. Then she's sitting with a virtual water balloon under her skin, so I'm sure it's more than just a bloated feeling. Would it be easier on her to move the bubble site, or keep sticking %26amp; filling the same area?
What will be easiest on my dog?
You've been through such an ordeal with your baby! When I've had to hydrate my dogs, I used the same area, but poked just a little to the side, and swiched sides each time. My vet said this would help them from 'springing a leak'. But you can sure warm the fluid....If it is just normal saline you can microwave it until just cooler than your body temperature. If it has other nutrients in it, then put the bag in a warm pan of water until it is luke warm. Always keep the top of the bag out of the water. Before you give her the 'drip' massage the area a bit. This will help it accept the fluid easier. You can also apply warm compresses to the site to ease soreness.
Reply:Well, that was dumb. after that hyphen is supposed to be the letter A Report It
Reply:DAMN IT first letter of the alphabet!
This is getting ridiculously RETARDED Report It
Reply:Umm ok Report It
Reply:My suggestion: move it. After many injections, veins become raw and can even shut down. Ask your vet though. be careful.
Reply:That would be a better question for your vet. In my eyes, move it down up whichever. so your not hurting her in the same spot. How would you like to be poked in the same spot with a needle in the same spot over and over?
Reply:Chetco's right, move the needle stick, but not the area. I also warm the fluid, but I never use the microwave. I know it is supposed to be safe, but I worry about hot spots. Make sure you shake the bag really well.
Do you know any good natural vitamin for old dogs?
I have a 10 years old Cocker Spaniel, she always been very sick and took hundred of medicines for ear mites, skin problems etc, so I don't want to give her anything industrialized.
Is there a web site where I can find a recipe for some kind of vitamin for my dog?
Do you know any good natural vitamin for old dogs?
Something great for dogs is flax seed oil. Flax seed oil provides nutrients (omega-3 fatty acids) that improve the health of both humans and dogs. If you do a quick search of the internet with flax seed oil and dog food you'll find a ton of references about it. Though this oil (as well as others) is known to be great for dogs, it's not added to many commercial dog foods, because the oil can become rancid. By excluding it the shelf-life of the food can be extended.
Flax seed oil is particularly good for treating skin and coat problems. (It really helped my dog with her dry, itchy skin.)
You don't have to buy the fancy stuff from the pet sites. Instead, you can buy flax seed oil capsules from any store that sells vitamins (I think I got the most recent ones at WalMart). Poke a hole in the capsule and squirt the oil on your dog's food.
Reply:They have dog food with the vitmins in it
Reply:Dermacaps might help the skin problems. They are gel-caps filled with fish oil and vitamins.
Reply:a good food is the best thing you can do. viamins that are not used by the body is just gotten rid of by the dogs body through the urine and you are wasting your money. visit this web sight for the top rated dog foods. http://www.animalarkshelter.org/animal/P...
Reply:Springtimeinc.com has some very good nutritional products. I like longevity, it has spirolina, bee pollen, carrot powder?, and other goodies.
Reply:First of all your dog gets older. Secondly give ragi balls daily and practise such that blood purification takes place and the deficiency of iron is substituted by consuming RAGI Balls.After sometimes your dog's health improves due to fact this food contains iron .This iron acts as a tonic and see your dog getting a shiny skin and all the hair shines.it becomes very healthy after this
Reply:Don't know if this is spelt properly, ANABOFADIPHLUS. It helps to recolonise the bacteria your body needs, meds aren't selective they generally kill all the bugs in your system.
Reply:And while you're at it, stop vaccinating! Vaccines are good for many years, not just one. Vaccines are also responsible for the lot of problems in our dogs, skin problems being one. See Wisconsin University web site below.
Is there a web site where I can find a recipe for some kind of vitamin for my dog?
Do you know any good natural vitamin for old dogs?
Something great for dogs is flax seed oil. Flax seed oil provides nutrients (omega-3 fatty acids) that improve the health of both humans and dogs. If you do a quick search of the internet with flax seed oil and dog food you'll find a ton of references about it. Though this oil (as well as others) is known to be great for dogs, it's not added to many commercial dog foods, because the oil can become rancid. By excluding it the shelf-life of the food can be extended.
Flax seed oil is particularly good for treating skin and coat problems. (It really helped my dog with her dry, itchy skin.)
You don't have to buy the fancy stuff from the pet sites. Instead, you can buy flax seed oil capsules from any store that sells vitamins (I think I got the most recent ones at WalMart). Poke a hole in the capsule and squirt the oil on your dog's food.
Reply:They have dog food with the vitmins in it
Reply:Dermacaps might help the skin problems. They are gel-caps filled with fish oil and vitamins.
Reply:a good food is the best thing you can do. viamins that are not used by the body is just gotten rid of by the dogs body through the urine and you are wasting your money. visit this web sight for the top rated dog foods. http://www.animalarkshelter.org/animal/P...
Reply:Springtimeinc.com has some very good nutritional products. I like longevity, it has spirolina, bee pollen, carrot powder?, and other goodies.
Reply:First of all your dog gets older. Secondly give ragi balls daily and practise such that blood purification takes place and the deficiency of iron is substituted by consuming RAGI Balls.After sometimes your dog's health improves due to fact this food contains iron .This iron acts as a tonic and see your dog getting a shiny skin and all the hair shines.it becomes very healthy after this
Reply:Don't know if this is spelt properly, ANABOFADIPHLUS. It helps to recolonise the bacteria your body needs, meds aren't selective they generally kill all the bugs in your system.
Reply:And while you're at it, stop vaccinating! Vaccines are good for many years, not just one. Vaccines are also responsible for the lot of problems in our dogs, skin problems being one. See Wisconsin University web site below.
Extremely smelly 8yr old male shepard....need remedy?
My dog has a terribly offensive odor and it doesn't seem to go away but for a very short time after bathing. He has a lot of dander lately and am concerned he might have a skin problem or an infection of somekind...please help
Extremely smelly 8yr old male shepard....need remedy?
Try going to http://earthclinic.com and do some reading on the benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar for pets {and humans too}, it cleans and deoderizes your pet. Also check out the remedies for skin conditions there for your dog as well.
Reply:You should have the dog examined by the vet. He could have various conditions that cause this. Or if you want to try going it alone for a bit. Buy medicated shampoo. not the cheap stuff but something with real medication. One with coal tar is good if the dog is very itchy and full of dandruff.
best of luck,
Reply:get the dog examined by da vet ......often giv a bath but c dat u fully take da shampoo out mayb dats y he's geting danderuff n also give chewsticks
Reply:hi, if i were you 1st i would take the dog to the vet first to see if the dog has an underlying skin problem, if not, try not to bathe your dog so often as bathing dogs often is really not a great idea, unless stated by the vet with a medicated shampoo, have you tried some medicated shampoo ? you could try this before you take him to the vets, sometimes this will help, the only other explanation could be the food you are feeding it, try changing the food, but old dogs generally are quite smelly and its what all us dog owners have to put up with for a time. . . keep his bed clean also, that could help. hope this helps. jane.
Reply:Double check his dog food. Is he eating a premium senior formula? No by products or corn? Make sure there's no wheat also. He could have developed an allergy and Wheat is the #1 culprit for skin allergies.
If you're bathing often that would also contribute to the odor causing dry skin and irritation.
Check his ears and make sure he doesn't have an ear infection and that's where the smell may be coming from. If not then he could have some kind of skin infection.
Talk to your vet - there may be a topical solution.
Good Luck
Extremely smelly 8yr old male shepard....need remedy?
Try going to http://earthclinic.com and do some reading on the benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar for pets {and humans too}, it cleans and deoderizes your pet. Also check out the remedies for skin conditions there for your dog as well.
Reply:You should have the dog examined by the vet. He could have various conditions that cause this. Or if you want to try going it alone for a bit. Buy medicated shampoo. not the cheap stuff but something with real medication. One with coal tar is good if the dog is very itchy and full of dandruff.
best of luck,
Reply:get the dog examined by da vet ......often giv a bath but c dat u fully take da shampoo out mayb dats y he's geting danderuff n also give chewsticks
Reply:hi, if i were you 1st i would take the dog to the vet first to see if the dog has an underlying skin problem, if not, try not to bathe your dog so often as bathing dogs often is really not a great idea, unless stated by the vet with a medicated shampoo, have you tried some medicated shampoo ? you could try this before you take him to the vets, sometimes this will help, the only other explanation could be the food you are feeding it, try changing the food, but old dogs generally are quite smelly and its what all us dog owners have to put up with for a time. . . keep his bed clean also, that could help. hope this helps. jane.
Reply:Double check his dog food. Is he eating a premium senior formula? No by products or corn? Make sure there's no wheat also. He could have developed an allergy and Wheat is the #1 culprit for skin allergies.
If you're bathing often that would also contribute to the odor causing dry skin and irritation.
Check his ears and make sure he doesn't have an ear infection and that's where the smell may be coming from. If not then he could have some kind of skin infection.
Talk to your vet - there may be a topical solution.
Good Luck
How to stop puppies from being so itchy and keep scratching themselves??
My JRT is 4 months old and vet says he's a sick dog. He's got low immunity and his cough is on and off. Not only that he has very bad skin problem and he scratch himself to the bones! He has a E-collar around him to stor him from biting himself but he's in agony because he cant stop the itch. Please help!!! =(
How to stop puppies from being so itchy and keep scratching themselves??
My dog's got e same problem on and off...
I think it can't be treated(mine hasn't recovered even after several trips to e vet and the same goes for my uncle's dog), but i've got a few tips to control it though.
Hope this helps for ur pup:
1)Change his diet. (Preferably holistic pet food(pellets), or jus plain boiled vegetables and meat)%26lt;-- Very Important!
2) Bathe him once or twice a week with medicated shampoo from the vet or pet shop (no fancy conditioner nor colognes pls!)
3) (Optional)Use anti-flea and tick powder after his bath.
4) Sterillize/ disinfect the areas in the house where it's frequented by ur pup.(Sleeping area etc.)
5) Keep him OFF the grass when ya bring him for walks.
(Lotsa ticks and fleas will get to him in the grass!)
6) Use bitter anti-itch ointments or sprays on his affected areas so he'll stop chewin on em.
Basically, jus keep him really clean most of the time!
(Maybe jus before his bath you can liven it up a bit for him like bringing him for a long walk etc.)
Reply:cut their legs off
Reply:thAKE IT TO HOSPITAL
Reply:I'm betting that this will do it%26gt; http://springtimeinc.com/product/88/2
read the 'letters'. They are genuine.
Until the supplement arives, you can give him a bath using Aveeno, or generic oatmeal bath. Just use tepid water, and leave the shampoo on for several mintues, and rinse very well.
to help him have a good night's sleep, you can feed him chamomile tea. Just dump it out of the teabag, and mix a teaspoon of the leaves in a *little* canned food, or soft meat. He will relax and it will ease the ithching enough for him to sleep.
This can be given as needed, as it is safe.
Reply:Go to Petco or Petsmart. There are topical sprays and ointments for itching. Also my vet recommended an Aveeno bath for my peke-a-poo when he was having skin problems.
Reply:Sorry to hear that....poor little guy...no idea if this will help, but I have had bad dandruff in the past, and after a good shampoo, rubbed lots of baby oil in my scalp and let it sink in for a few hours, then shampooed again and got rid of the dandruff. make sure he doesn't have fleas, and if he does, get a flea comb and remove the nasty critters as fast and thoroughly as you can, then give him a flea treatment with Advantage...about $12 per month...clip his nails so he doesn't scratch the skin surface which will only aggravate the situation....GOOD LUCK..
Brock
Vancouver, Canada
Reply:Puppies are like this. Since they're still small, they are naughty and like to play. Once they are getting older 1 year later, they won't act as naughty as now.
Reply:if you look were thy are itching and there might be bites or something brush them every night my dog has this but give them a bath and ask a pets store what shampoo to bath her in you might fill silly bathing your dog but it works
shamrock
How to stop puppies from being so itchy and keep scratching themselves??
My dog's got e same problem on and off...
I think it can't be treated(mine hasn't recovered even after several trips to e vet and the same goes for my uncle's dog), but i've got a few tips to control it though.
Hope this helps for ur pup:
1)Change his diet. (Preferably holistic pet food(pellets), or jus plain boiled vegetables and meat)%26lt;-- Very Important!
2) Bathe him once or twice a week with medicated shampoo from the vet or pet shop (no fancy conditioner nor colognes pls!)
3) (Optional)Use anti-flea and tick powder after his bath.
4) Sterillize/ disinfect the areas in the house where it's frequented by ur pup.(Sleeping area etc.)
5) Keep him OFF the grass when ya bring him for walks.
(Lotsa ticks and fleas will get to him in the grass!)
6) Use bitter anti-itch ointments or sprays on his affected areas so he'll stop chewin on em.
Basically, jus keep him really clean most of the time!
(Maybe jus before his bath you can liven it up a bit for him like bringing him for a long walk etc.)
Reply:cut their legs off
Reply:thAKE IT TO HOSPITAL
Reply:I'm betting that this will do it%26gt; http://springtimeinc.com/product/88/2
read the 'letters'. They are genuine.
Until the supplement arives, you can give him a bath using Aveeno, or generic oatmeal bath. Just use tepid water, and leave the shampoo on for several mintues, and rinse very well.
to help him have a good night's sleep, you can feed him chamomile tea. Just dump it out of the teabag, and mix a teaspoon of the leaves in a *little* canned food, or soft meat. He will relax and it will ease the ithching enough for him to sleep.
This can be given as needed, as it is safe.
Reply:Go to Petco or Petsmart. There are topical sprays and ointments for itching. Also my vet recommended an Aveeno bath for my peke-a-poo when he was having skin problems.
Reply:Sorry to hear that....poor little guy...no idea if this will help, but I have had bad dandruff in the past, and after a good shampoo, rubbed lots of baby oil in my scalp and let it sink in for a few hours, then shampooed again and got rid of the dandruff. make sure he doesn't have fleas, and if he does, get a flea comb and remove the nasty critters as fast and thoroughly as you can, then give him a flea treatment with Advantage...about $12 per month...clip his nails so he doesn't scratch the skin surface which will only aggravate the situation....GOOD LUCK..
Brock
Vancouver, Canada
Reply:Puppies are like this. Since they're still small, they are naughty and like to play. Once they are getting older 1 year later, they won't act as naughty as now.
Reply:if you look were thy are itching and there might be bites or something brush them every night my dog has this but give them a bath and ask a pets store what shampoo to bath her in you might fill silly bathing your dog but it works
shamrock
My maltese has two rows of teeth. Some of them are her baby teeths that never came out. It makes her breaths?
stinks. They are somewhat wobbly but since she doesnt like to chew on any toys and treats they arent falling off. Her teeths are crooked and like i said her breath smells bad!! Like rotten fish. Its unbearable. My question is can it be possible for me to take her teeth out by myself? Or do i need to take her to the vet to have it done. Or should i just let if falls off by itselfs? She will be one year next month and their not falling out.
--She was a dog from a puppy mill and i have spent well over $3,600 trying to save her life. Skin problem, yest infections,ear infections etc.
My maltese has two rows of teeth. Some of them are her baby teeths that never came out. It makes her breaths?
i think its really sweet and really kind of you to spend so much on her especially because of were she came
from..
my poodle x has terrible breath to. it can be fixed if you brush her teeth every day. gum disease is really bad and can lead to heart problems take her to the vets for her check up and you can ask the vet then!
Reply:If she is already one, they most likely will not fall out on their own. You can not do this by yourself either.
She needs to see a vet, he can pull the retained puppy teeth, and make sure there are not other dental issues that would be causing the bad breath. She will have to be put under anasthesia (sp?) to have this done.
If she hasnt been spayed yet, the vet may be able to pull her teeth while she's being spayed, so she only has to go under once.
Reply:if you have any problems with your pet, you should definitely go to the vet, since they are professionals and they know what they're doing. the cause of the bad smell should be because of the tartar buildup in her teeth, to alleviate that you could brush them for her. i would wait a bit longer and see if they come out on their own and encourage her to eat treats and to chew on toys and see if that helps with the process, so that they will fall out naturally and you won't have to intervene.
Reply:If she isn't already spayed, the vet can remove them at the time she is spayed, and it will cost far less.
They NEED to be removed.
The bacteria that is making her breath foul can actually kill her
Reply:take her to the vets if ur really worried u dont want to give her an infection but if shes only one give her time to grow n let them fall out them selves it may not even b the teeth that are causing the bad breath look at wot ur feeding her. i have a maltese to n his teeth all fell out on there own but he likes chewing bones n playing with his toys maybe try her on chicken necks there really good for her teeth
--She was a dog from a puppy mill and i have spent well over $3,600 trying to save her life. Skin problem, yest infections,ear infections etc.
My maltese has two rows of teeth. Some of them are her baby teeths that never came out. It makes her breaths?
i think its really sweet and really kind of you to spend so much on her especially because of were she came
from..
my poodle x has terrible breath to. it can be fixed if you brush her teeth every day. gum disease is really bad and can lead to heart problems take her to the vets for her check up and you can ask the vet then!
Reply:If she is already one, they most likely will not fall out on their own. You can not do this by yourself either.
She needs to see a vet, he can pull the retained puppy teeth, and make sure there are not other dental issues that would be causing the bad breath. She will have to be put under anasthesia (sp?) to have this done.
If she hasnt been spayed yet, the vet may be able to pull her teeth while she's being spayed, so she only has to go under once.
Reply:if you have any problems with your pet, you should definitely go to the vet, since they are professionals and they know what they're doing. the cause of the bad smell should be because of the tartar buildup in her teeth, to alleviate that you could brush them for her. i would wait a bit longer and see if they come out on their own and encourage her to eat treats and to chew on toys and see if that helps with the process, so that they will fall out naturally and you won't have to intervene.
Reply:If she isn't already spayed, the vet can remove them at the time she is spayed, and it will cost far less.
They NEED to be removed.
The bacteria that is making her breath foul can actually kill her
Reply:take her to the vets if ur really worried u dont want to give her an infection but if shes only one give her time to grow n let them fall out them selves it may not even b the teeth that are causing the bad breath look at wot ur feeding her. i have a maltese to n his teeth all fell out on there own but he likes chewing bones n playing with his toys maybe try her on chicken necks there really good for her teeth
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