I agree that the raw can do all that. However, if you have a flea infestation it won't help that and bathing all the time can dry out a dog's skin. We use flea meds year around here. You need to weigh the risk for yourself. So far so good here
_____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Deanna Corey Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 11:15 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Need some ideas HI! I can share with you that changing all my pack from kibble to a raw diet of 80% raw high quality meat, 10% raw organs and 10% bone has changed dry skin, whimpy coats, bad breath, plaque filled teeth, attitudes, stools, itchy-ness, many other health issues as well as greatly improving my poodle's seizures. Almost any of the things mentioned have become a complete non-issue...sparkling white teeth...great coats...no itchiness...perfect stools...etc. For fleas I would bathe often in a very mild shampoo...use a conditioner and then a good ole-fashion flea comb to pic them off on a regular basis. There is not ONE flea med out there I would ever put on a Chi...let alone any other dog if I could get away with it. Good news...only a few more months of fleas season!! Hugs In Him, Deanna And the Corey Crew: Wife to my best friend: Mark-ie Pooh...married 29 years 6/27/10 Mom to 4 Children: Andrea 26, Jimmy 22, Baxter 19 and Molly 11 Grandma to 4: Lori, Evelyn Rose, Jack and Cameron Mom to Fur babies: Nugget (MiniPoodle)www.dogster.com/dogs/1085245, Shuai-Li (Shih Tzu)www.dogster.com/dogs/1129251, Bella-Rose (Pomeranian)http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1136706 Mouse (Chihuahua)www.dogster.com/dogs/1005934, Myrtle May (Chihuahua) and Caleb (Rott/chow mix)www.dogster.com/dogs/988612 Mom to feathered kids: Stella (Blue and Gold Macaw) and Stanley (Double Yellow Headed Amazon) and the curtain climber: Miles www.catster.com/cats/895000 _____ From: Lavanda Evans <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tue, August 17, 2010 7:16:24 AM Subject: [Chihuahuas] Need some ideas Hi new friends, I have 3 babys that are half chihuahas. Mama, daddy, and daughter.I need help, daddy (Here comes Trouble, called Trouble)and his daughter Sassy Sissy, have the same problem.During the summer the heat and fleas couse hair loss and dry skin.Anyone have any ideas on what I can do.Baths and creams help a little. But Sissy has lost most of her hair. Have fed them raw eggs ,hamburger grease over their food. Please if yo have and idea I sure could you the help. 9t
