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Post by Hollie on Nov 4, 2011 0:16:26 GMT
I would say from my experience- can she get him off the premades and put him on a single protein source e.g. just chicken or just beef or turkey?? I still think it could be an allergy. It vcould be like people with nut allergies- even if what they are eating doesn't have nuts in, if it was made in the same factory with other things containg nuts0 that can be enough to give them symptoms- so I guess with premades- they could even be reacting to something that you arent aware of, that isnt in the ingredients list.
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Post by Kristi on Nov 4, 2011 2:38:05 GMT
I think her even having them on S & C is 'over the top' as far as shes concerned, I doubt if she will put them on any kind of home done raw, as we've talked about it and I just can't seem to convince her.
I will suggest the oils too...
Oddly he isn't scratching himself raw. I mean, is it possible its neurological?
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Post by brodysmom on Nov 4, 2011 3:14:00 GMT
I think it CAN be neurological. Sort of obsessive/compulsive disorder that manifests by itching behavior. Once everything else was ruled out, I guess this could be the reason? I'd still check a thyroid and give a zinc supplement. I'd probably change the protein source also, if he was on lamb - I'd try chicken or vice versa.
My MIL sheltie had a lick granuloma on his front leg from compulsive licking of his forearm. It got infected and he licked all the hair off. He would NOT leave it alone. They finally solved it by using a vet wrap and anti-anxiety medication. I guess she could try the same - a onesie and anxiety meds and see if that doesn't dampen the behavior.
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Post by Kristi on Nov 4, 2011 3:44:11 GMT
I will e-mail her all these thoughts...every time I talk to her its just driving her crazy more and more, but she has all these health issues herself so I dunno how much she can really 'do'. But I def think Zinc is a valid suggestion as well as ensuring she has him on some oil.
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Post by brodysmom on Nov 4, 2011 3:54:04 GMT
Just caution her to only change one thing at a time and to watch closely. Hollie's Feo was actually allergic to fish so pouring fish oil into him just made him worse!!!
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Post by Sarah on Nov 4, 2011 13:24:10 GMT
Just a thought out there but it may not be an allergy but a medical problem??? One of the symptoms of syringomyelia is excessive itching it's called the neck scratchers disease
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Post by Kelly on Nov 4, 2011 14:21:01 GMT
Betty was itching like a crazy person at our old apartment.. like, she CONSTANTLY itched and had itchy skin. Turned out to be a reaction to the mold in the old apartment, because once we moved she no longer had the issue (I'm talking like.. days after we moved she stopped itching). COuld it be an environmental allergy? Bettys was.. I tried and was semi-successful at using a 50/50 water/apple cider vinegar with the mother wash (and do not rinse it off). I know this may not be ideal for a show dog, but it did help he to be less itchy for a few days. Bee pollen is another good all natural way to combat allergies, so Betty got it daily (in raw honey- I couldnt find a dosage for dogs for the actual pollen itself- tho I take it!  ). |
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Post by shola on Nov 10, 2011 4:32:30 GMT
It could be psychological.
Spike has a licking problem... it started with a rash on his belly from washing his bed.. then i changed detergents and the rash went away. however his new licking his paws raw at night did not... this was 2 years ago.. he still licks at night.. now i just move my hand over his paws and he licks my hand for about an hour-2 hours a night.. i have tried everything... bad taste.. stopping him... telling him no.. nothing works.. so i just let him do it.. so far no more sore paws that i can see, just the annoying licking.
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