Hi, Cathy,
I have one girl with a chronic skin problem. We know it isn't food
allergy (did the unique protein bit and it didn't stop her from
itching), but she always comes up with yeast in her skin tests. It is a
bear to eradicate; not sure if one can do that even using cider vinegar
as part of her diet (which we tried). The best I seem to be able to do
is to bath her with Selsun Blue a few times in a row, keep her ears
really clean and use hydrocordisone rinses. If I keep up that regimen
she stays relatively happy. At this point, I think some of her behavior
is obsessive/compulsive as she will chew her feet even when I know she
isn't generally itchy. Perhaps try the Selsun Blue? Some folks use a
half water/half vinegar rinse and it does seem to work for them; but not
for our Blythe.
Best,
Suze
Cathy Acquaviva wrote:
>
> I know this sounds dumb, but the remedy offered with the cider vinegar, do
> you put it inside or outside the dog???? The human remedy called for
> outside. My Cavaliers won't touch the stuff for their insides! My show
> Cavaliers is chewing down his feather on his feet. I've taken him to the
> vet for a shot and it only helped a little bit for about a week. I'm coming
> up on some shows in the next two months and need those feathers! Any
> suggestions?
> Cathy
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Robyn Schave
> Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 4:40 PM
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> Subject: Re: [CKCS-L] Hot Spots
>
> Debbie, Having Schipperkes (a very heavy coated breed) here in South
> Florida where it is HOT and HUMID we get hot spots a lot. If the spot is
> crusty or very goopy, wash it first with a mix of Povodine Iodine and warm
> water. Get all the goop and crust off so the area can dry. Then spray with
> Bactine. After you have it cleaned, the Bactine should stop it from getting
> goopy again and spraying once a day until the scab is gone should do it.
> Have found this is the fastest way to clear them up. Hot spots are painful
> to the dog and the washing and spraying will sting, so be as gentle and
> loving as you can, but this will clear it up fast and keep it from
> spreading.
>
> Take care
> Robyn
> Bit'O Mischief Waggery
> Florida
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