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Doggy Hotspot/Allergens in Foods
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Handy Helen
(IC: blogger)
http://handyhelen.blogspot.com/2013/08/you-are-what-you-eat-for-dogs-too.html?m=1
I am fed up and sad about my dog's got spot misery. And ever curious I needed some answers. I think I have figured some mysteries out.
I am fed up and sad about my dog's got spot misery. And ever curious I needed some answers. I think I have figured some mysteries out.
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Published August 31st, 2013 10:56 AM
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Cathy Rayburn-Trobaugh on Sep 01, 2013@Handy Helen, over the last year, we have had similar problems with our 13 year old Aussie. In that time, he has been on antibiotics, steroids, antihistamines, pain killers, mediated shampoo, and anti-inflamitories. The hot spots and his digging at them became so severe that he had literally torn all the fur off his back end. Working with suggestions from our vet, we eliminated grain and chicken from his diet, and it seems to be working. We are feeding him, and our other elderly dog, one of the more expensive foods: Taste of Wild Limited Ingredients. But it's worth it for his health, and I'm pretty sure we make up for it with less vet trips and meds. Good luck with finding the right combination for your dog.
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Handy Helen on Sep 02, 2013I would like to let everyone know that the combo of oatmeal bath, special shampoo, vetericyn(as she tolerates me putting it on), and coconut oil/tea tree combo has seemed to help with the immediate discomfort. Hoping we are in for a long standing solution. Again, thanks for all of your insight and tips! Best!
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