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Bandit I luvs slippers     Barked: Tue Mar 26, '13 4:05pm PST  Just saw this. Thank you for the update. So happy they figured out three problem. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Kenya aka: Barkly- McBarker     Barked: Wed Mar 6, '13 4:51pm PST  Please know that we are thinking of you and share in your sorrow. God Speed Milo. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Dog Health > Desperately Need Help With Allergies

Kenya aka: Barkly- McBarker     Barked: Wed Mar 6, '13 12:18pm PST  Just a couple of ideas. You might want to ask your vet about a detox regimine. Some dogs can get a lot of junk/toxins/metals from medications, vaccinations, etc. built up in their systems and it can contribute to or cause horrible skin problems and make them more susceptible to environmental irritants. For the dry skin, brewer's yeast is amazing for making skin moisturized and improving the coat. Most people only think of it for fleas but it has a lot of nutrition in it and is beneficial for other issues as well. If your dog doesn't have a yeast infection definitively, then it would be worth a try. Just improving the dry skin nutritionally would help alot with the itching. It should not be given to dogs with yeast problems though. But alot of dogs can tolerate it just fine. If it is tried, the dog will react to it within just a few days, so if things get worse, then you will know it is not for her and it should be discontinued. If BY is out of the question, another item that is helpful with dry skin is blackstrap unsulphered molasses. It wouldn't take much, maybe 1/2 tsp. to 1 tsp. / day. Diatomaceous Earth is a good detox product and is also good for dry skin. But ask your holistic vet about using them and research them. These are simple protocols that I have had success with, although every dog is different and I wouldn't want to contribute to your dog's problem. Just giving you some other ideas to consider that won't break the bank. I know how sad it makes me feel when I know my dog is miserable and want to help her. Sending best wishes for you and your dog in your quest to find help for her. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Dog Health > Parasite eating my dog skin , tail - constant itching

Kenya aka: Barkly- McBarker     Barked: Tue Feb 26, '13 10:07am PST  Anal gland problems can cause this type of itching around the back end and tail. Ask your vet to check them. In my experience they don't have to be full or totally blocked to cause this type of irritation and itchiness that drives the dog crazy. But if nothing is done about whatever is causing the irritation, the situation will only get worse. It might be worth doing a detox and changing to a different food. How are your dog's stools? Constipated? Loose? Either could cause problems with the AG. Digestive and probiotic supplements can help. Ask your vet what he/she would recommend. Topically, I have found 100% aloe vera gel to be very soothing and healing. You can get it at KMart, about $5.00 for a decent sized bottle. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Food & Nutrition > Need to put weight on Irish Setter

Kenya aka: Barkly- McBarker     Barked: Thu Feb 14, '13 10:41am PST  Hmmmm. That is interesting that he lost weight on that food. Please keep us updated on your friend's progress. It would be very educational to hear what the Vet finds and recommends with this guy. I hope she is able to find what is causing his weight problem. Best of luck, sending good thoughts their way. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Kenya aka: Barkly- McBarker     Barked: Wed Feb 13, '13 11:24am PST  I also advocate that the dog be checked by the vet. If he is cleared of the problems mentioned that could be causing his weight issue I have a couple of thoughts. I did not see which Acana formula he is eating, they have several, all with very different profiles. If she wants to stay with Acana, maybe the "Sports and Agility" formula would be a better choice as it contains quite a bit more fat than say the adult formula. Or, a food with a 30% protein, 20% fat ratio would be good to try. There are several, but personally I like the Dr. Tim's Persuit. The price is very reasonable also. It can be ordered from chewy.com, if you spend $49.00 the shipping is free. I don't know where you live but I live in NY, I think they are in PA. When I order I have the food at my door in less than 18 hours, and this is after placing the order at 4:30 in the afternoon. My son's dog was not gaining as much as I thought he should. He looked good but the spaces between his ribs would just not fill in no matter what I tried. You can only feed a dog so much before you start causing loose stools, etc. I decided to try the Persuit because I had read of others having good results with it and putting weight on their dogs. Add me to the list. I started out giving him 3 cups a day split between 2 feedings as that was the amount he was accustomed to eating of the previous foods, and this was transitioned over a 10 day period, with 75% previous food and 25% Dr. Tim's, then 50/50/, then 25/75, then 100% new food. He weighs 58 lbs. and just turned 2 yrs. old. Within 3 weeks he filled out and looks super now and I am starting to cut the amount back little by little so he doesn't gain too much. Also, when changing foods, keep an eye on the stool. If it is loose, cut back on the amount of daily food as some are richer and will cause the loose stool if too much is given, even if that amount was ok with the other food. Sending best wishes to your friend and her quest to help her dog. I know how frustrating this can be. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Puppy Place > New 11 wk old puppy is very scared of other people

Bandit I luvs slippers     Barked: Fri Feb 8, '13 8:45pm PST  Sabi's advice is right on. It is normal for pups to go through several fear stages. I think my last pup went through 4 and the last one was around 14 months. It took me by surprise because I thought he had been through them all by that age. It's best to just let them work through it without pushing them into anything. Bandit's fear stages lasted somewhere around 10 days each , give or take. Good luck with your new pup. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Dog Health > Brands of Canine Toothpaste?

Bandit I luvs slippers     Barked: Tue Jan 22, '13 12:51pm PST  I second the coconut oil suggestion. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Dog Health > Dermaxx!!! No!! Whatever you do, do not give it to them!

Bandit I luvs slippers     Barked: Mon Jan 14, '13 7:12pm PST  I'm so sorry for your loss. RIP Jack. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Bandit I luvs slippers     Barked: Mon Jan 14, '13 6:40am PST  Yeh, i've always looked at the bottom of the nail to see where the "quick“, or "meat" is but sometimes when dirt is present it is difficult to distinguish. I was so surprised and delighted after soaking to see how much more defined it made the quicks. Glad to help, since I collect so much useful information from this forum it is nice to be able to contribute once in a while. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

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