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05-07-2010, 03:11 PM
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Hi new to site and need advice!
Hi everyone
I am from Dorset in the UK and own a 9 year old long haired GSD called Tasha who over the past year has been suffering from what the vet says is a type of dermatitis made worse by her thick coat. It develops into crusty areas which if I touch are very itchy, mostly on her back. I tend to cut the hair short around these areas and apply cream the vet gave me. The problem is it appears to get better then worsens when I stop the cream. I would like to know what is causing this so I can treat the cause rather than the symptoms. I have been told that this is very breed related so I really hoping someone can advice me on what to do. I look forward to hearing from people. Many Many thanks Lucy |
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05-08-2010, 01:16 PM
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Hi and welcome to the board! I'm surprised no one else chimed in on this but it may be that your questions are in the introduction forum. Try asking again in the health issues thread. I'm sure someone will have more knowledge than me on this issue. It may be as simple as the type of food your feeding Tasha. Grain free will help if it's allergies. Also I have heard using vitamin e and c and fish oil, but I'm not sure as to what or how much. Someone may have great answers in the health issue forums. Hope you can bring Tasha some relief.
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05-08-2010, 01:20 PM
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Welcome to the board. I have never had that issue, but I would google what her condition is to see if any all natural stuff pops up to help you with her problem. I would also probably post this under the Health Topic to see if you can get more responses.
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05-08-2010, 05:35 PM
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Is it a hot spot?
The 3 things I've heard friends use that work (along with first shaving the area down to get rid of all the hair on the afflicted area) is Spray Listerine on the area a few times a day... Dog Lovers Love Listerine Remedy Home Remedy - The People's Pharmacy® OR use Gold Bond Medicated Powder How to deal with “Hot Spots” on your dog’s skin | A Dog Blog - Alcala Pet Care Hotspots what they are and how they happen, treatment Blue Power Ear Treatment (also works on hot spots) Blue Power Ear Treatment Bichon Frise Paris Poodles- Ear Care, Avoiding infectons, maintence, cleaning
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