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by Red Sable on 02 May 2010 - 16:05
Funny, both my dogs have the red spot on underside, and scabs on croup from scratching. Mine is a food alergy too, so I am in the process of trying a different brand.
I have been using the wild salmon oil faithfully, and it hasn't helped.
I have been using the wild salmon oil faithfully, and it hasn't helped.
by Pharaoh on 02 May 2010 - 17:05
Some dogs are good with the salmon oil and some dogs are not.
Pharaoh is not.
Michele
Pharaoh is not.
Michele
by uvw on 04 May 2010 - 22:05
some suggestions....
if the bumps and itching is yeast related, make sure the dog is absolutely dry after bathing or in the rain. yeast grows in moisture.
you do not need to bathe him every two weeks. you're stripping his skin of its natural oil. brushing him daily is a good idea (don't remember who made that comment), but it will massage skin and stimulate natural oils etc.
you can rinse him in a vinegar-water mixture. use raw, unfiltered, unpasteurized apple cider vinegar in a 1 to 1 mix with water.
adding acv to food and water is also a good idea (don't remember who made that comment either)
salmon oil is a great supplement. some dogs do NOT do well on it. if itching increases or you see spots of thinning or missing hair, discontinue the salmon oil. you can use anchovy/sardine oil, cod liver oil, or fish body oil. if your dog does fine on salmon oil, i recommend rotating oils...not daily or weekly, just when the bottle runs out.
some dogs are super sensitive, check all foods and supplements for rosemary, flaxseed, soy, corn syrup (in any of its fancy names), and mixed tocopherols which may include vitamin e that is made from soy.
if you're giving him tap water, switch it to filtered water or bottled water in case of heavy metal, fluoride, or anything else that may be lurking around and affecting him.
if this is yeast related, you want to remove any and all grains, carbs, fruits, and veggies from his diet. if there is nothing feeding the yeast, it should eventually start dying out.
if you are willing to feed raw, it can help you pinpoint what is triggering his problems. if this is something that you would like to do, please feel free to email or pm me for more info on how to start, what to feed, or whatever questions you may have.
also, antibiotics and steroids WILL make it worse. they are just a bandaid to try and fix the "right now". they don't fix the core problem. it's a vicious circle. you use them, and they make the immune system weaker and weaker, so the next time this happens, you need more and more antibiotics, and different ones, because they will be ineffective.
our animals have waaay too many problems that are food (and vaccine) related, and people are either in denial or don't want to put in extra effort. the pet industry is a billion dollar industry, and if all our animals were healthy (the way they're supposed to be) they would be out of business. you won't get this information from a vet's office, and most vets don't even have nutritional training.
don't give up...you're doing a good job!
good luck
if the bumps and itching is yeast related, make sure the dog is absolutely dry after bathing or in the rain. yeast grows in moisture.
you do not need to bathe him every two weeks. you're stripping his skin of its natural oil. brushing him daily is a good idea (don't remember who made that comment), but it will massage skin and stimulate natural oils etc.
you can rinse him in a vinegar-water mixture. use raw, unfiltered, unpasteurized apple cider vinegar in a 1 to 1 mix with water.
adding acv to food and water is also a good idea (don't remember who made that comment either)
salmon oil is a great supplement. some dogs do NOT do well on it. if itching increases or you see spots of thinning or missing hair, discontinue the salmon oil. you can use anchovy/sardine oil, cod liver oil, or fish body oil. if your dog does fine on salmon oil, i recommend rotating oils...not daily or weekly, just when the bottle runs out.
some dogs are super sensitive, check all foods and supplements for rosemary, flaxseed, soy, corn syrup (in any of its fancy names), and mixed tocopherols which may include vitamin e that is made from soy.
if you're giving him tap water, switch it to filtered water or bottled water in case of heavy metal, fluoride, or anything else that may be lurking around and affecting him.
if this is yeast related, you want to remove any and all grains, carbs, fruits, and veggies from his diet. if there is nothing feeding the yeast, it should eventually start dying out.
if you are willing to feed raw, it can help you pinpoint what is triggering his problems. if this is something that you would like to do, please feel free to email or pm me for more info on how to start, what to feed, or whatever questions you may have.
also, antibiotics and steroids WILL make it worse. they are just a bandaid to try and fix the "right now". they don't fix the core problem. it's a vicious circle. you use them, and they make the immune system weaker and weaker, so the next time this happens, you need more and more antibiotics, and different ones, because they will be ineffective.
our animals have waaay too many problems that are food (and vaccine) related, and people are either in denial or don't want to put in extra effort. the pet industry is a billion dollar industry, and if all our animals were healthy (the way they're supposed to be) they would be out of business. you won't get this information from a vet's office, and most vets don't even have nutritional training.
don't give up...you're doing a good job!
good luck
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