Wearing the cone... AGAIN
Hendrix had an outbreak on his foot about a month and a half ago. I described it on the board as sores on the top of his foot. I saw the vet and she prescribed Simplecef and topical spray. She also gave Hendrix a shot for the infection. We got Hendrix shaved yesterday and he had a hot spot. He got the hot spot in the same exact area we put his monthly flea protection. This month I did not use Frontline - Yes, I'm an idiot, I used a different brand. The vet told me the hot spot most likely came from the different flea medication. The groomer also pointed out that Hendrix had an irritation on his back foot, the same thing he had on the other back foot. It seems Hendrix is getting this a lot and the Vet says to do the same thing, it clears up but why does it keep happening? She said that these things just happen with long haired dogs and it could reallly be anything. I asked if it was his food and she said to change his food to a salmon type or even venecin and see if it makes a difference. I've also been giving Hendrix benadryl (recommended by the vet) because he was itching so much in August. The itching has stopped, hoorah! But that foot issue is back and the vet today on the phone told me to put the cone on to allow the foot to heal. My husband thinks Hendrix wears the cone more then he doesn't! Should we go to another vet? Or is this an issue with the breed? |
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| I took Barney to the vet this morning for some skin issues.
He gave Barney a steroid shot and some antibiotics to take orally to clear up the infection on the skin and then to give him benadryl to prevent (or try to prevent) the flare ups from happening again. He said there were 3 potentials for allergies...food, environment and fleas. He checked the skin and said it didn't look like fleas. So that leaves the other 2. We are in the process of switching his food to lamb from chicken to see if that helps...The vet also recommended a venison food, but I said we'd continue with the lamb for now. He said that some dogs have year round allergies that flare up on and off and the best thing to do with that is give them benadryl until it subsides. I don't have any thoughts on switching vets...it doesn't sound like they'er giving bad advice...poor hendrix  |
| Hendrix is almost out of food, so I'll try the lamb and rice they offer at Costco. Should I stop giving him chicken and beef treats?
I give Hendrix benadryl daily since he's been so itchy. Maybe it's environment. We're in Illinois where there are a ton of things to be allergic too. It's also moist here a lot. I was brainstorming at lunch and I did stop giving Omega 3 Fatty Acids about 2 months ago when his foot problem first started. Maybe that will help a little bit with his skin? I'll buy a big supply and introduce that back into his daily routine. |
| We're just switching Barney now to the lamb and rice food from Costco. Only a few days into the transition, so no thoughts on if it is better yet.
My parents' sheepdog is super itchy and allergy-y and they are giving her fish oil supplements, so I bet starting the Omega 3 oil will help with the skin... You could try stopping the treats and see how that goes...I know we bought some organic chicken treats for Barney a while ago but stopped because they made him extra farty, but I don't know if that has anything to do with anything! Just helped US out! |
| From what I understand, food allergies are more likely to be the grain source rather than the meat source. (corn and wheat are common, while oatmeal rarely causes problems)
His problem sounds to me like a yeast problem. All dogs have yeast on and in their bodies all the time, but sometimes it gets out of control if there are not enough good bacteria, and a strong immune system. The first things I would suggest is to buy some acidophillus capsules (more in it than just yogurt), and also maybe have his thyroid tested? Thyroid problems often cause immune problems. |
| Acidophillus capsules, can I find that at a pet store or will I be giving him human capsules?
This is just so frustrating... I appreciate everyones help! |
| Lots of dogs have seasonal allergies, just like people do. It is that time of year, at least in the upper midwest! |
Hendrix's Mom wrote: Acidophillus capsules, can I find that at a pet store or will I be giving him human capsules?
This is just so frustrating... I appreciate everyones help! Your local health food store should be able to help you out there. |
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