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my dad’s dog is a pekingese… and she has major skin problems…she chews her hair off, has dry skin and it has now moved from her back to her paws and ears and she is like ripping herself apart…my parent’s have tried olive oil shampoo, baby shampoo, shampoo from the vet and it is just getting worse…are there any shampoo’s that have like no perfume or dye’s or anything…that we can get at like Walmart or like Pet-Smart or maybe online?? or maybe it just has nothing to do with this..anyone can relate? The vet said there is like nothing to do…these pills for itch he gave didn’t help either… we are all dumb struck…..
he has tried Oatmeal shampoo, i think he is going to take her to another vet if he can’t find a good shampoo
she gets many baths maybe 2 or 3 a week…she chews so much that she smells…
she eats Pedigree healthy balance i think… it has veggies and crap in it
I just realized i put Shamoo and not Shampoo….lol….did anyone else catch that????
My dog had the same thing.. one of my cats does as well… i used a oatmeal based shampoo and then a hypo allergenic moisturizer to soothe their skin.
This is a good hypo allergenic shampoo to use.. i think you have to buy it online though.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=12546
and this is a good conditioner
http://www.petpeoplesplace.com/store/product.php?id=142
Have you guys tried changing foods? There are foods for sensitive skin.
There are shampoos that are natural and may help
or the dog might just be neurotic.
Have you gotten a second opinion
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Comment by moyer566 — November 24, 2009 @ 3:23 pm
Walmart sells a shampoo for doggies that has cortisone in it. The brand name is "8 in 1" and it says on the bottle, Premium Hydro-Cortisone Shampoo – itch relief. When you shampoo it in, leave on for about 10 minutes before rinsing off. Best wishes.
Your doggie might also need a mild tranquilizer until the itch cycle is broken by the shampoo. A second opinion from another vet would help with this issue.
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Comment by Regina — November 24, 2009 @ 3:51 pm
Your dad’s dog may have allergies. He could try changing the dog to a food with very few ingredients and no wheat.
The vets sometimes treat the dog with prednisone for allergies but this medicine really is not good for the dog on a long-term basis.
There is allergy testing for dogs but it is very expensive.
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I have had a dog that had skin allergies.
Comment by Sherry W — November 24, 2009 @ 4:30 pm
My dog had the same thing.. one of my cats does as well… i used a oatmeal based shampoo and then a hypo allergenic moisturizer to soothe their skin.
This is a good hypo allergenic shampoo to use.. i think you have to buy it online though.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=12546
and this is a good conditioner
http://www.petpeoplesplace.com/store/product.php?id=142
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Comment by LittleLady — November 24, 2009 @ 5:03 pm
You could get another vets opinion or you could go to the pet store and ask them because they have alot of different medicated shampoo. Also how often do you give her a bath ? To many baths can dry a dogs skin out.I get this Fresh & Clean medi-clean medicated shampoo for dogs it is good for andruff , dermatitis , itching & dry skin. You can go on line at http://www.lambertkay.com and read up on it. I bought mine at the pet store. Hope this helps.
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Comment by janet_james1948 — November 24, 2009 @ 5:23 pm
Sounds like the problem is not topical but internal..What brand of food is the dogs eating?bad dog food can cause skin problems…… Wellness Natures Variety Innova Merrick are good dogs foods I would ask your dad what food the Pekingese is eating..You want to stay away from foods that have Wheat corn soy by-products animal fat animal digest wheat gluten low grains fillers..
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Groomer 22 years…
Owner of a white Pekingese.
Comment by Michelle M — November 24, 2009 @ 5:49 pm
Vet shampoo’s, there’s probably several worth trying.
Oatmeal shampoo for doggies.
Or, my fav., Murphy’s Oil Soap (liquid). This has worked great for me with sensitive skinned dogs (and I’ve had a few). No guarantee’s! But it may be worth trying.
No human shampoos. Way too harsh.
Also try switching dog food brands. Gradually. Pour about 1/3 of the old on top of the new food so that it gradually changes over….. avoids upset tummy.
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Comment by Gianna — November 24, 2009 @ 5:59 pm
Now don’t poison your dog like Gianna does… don’t use Murphy’s oil soap.. that is a house cleaner.. don’t be silly
Any shampoo with a oatmeal base. There are products on the market that will help with dry skin. Also is she has dry skin, she might not have enough oil in her food . An easy fix without spending tons of money and changing food is.. for her size add 1-2 teaspoons of corn oil onto her food at each meal. This will add oil to her diet and help her skin and hair coat.
Also watch, carpet deodorizers and plug in air fresheners They are the lead cause to dog allergies .
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I have a 2 dogs with allergies. I changed foods, eliminated carpet fresheners and toxic cleaners in the house. Good luck its a tough one to work on.
Comment by boxermom — November 24, 2009 @ 6:26 pm
Use a shampoo that contains oatmeal.
My dog had allergies and thats what I used It works great
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Comment by RemusWolf — November 24, 2009 @ 6:48 pm
Many dogs are very sensitive to simple lawn grasses..Plus it could be something in your home like the carpet if you had cleaned it and than the chemicals you used could be doing it. Try this web sie below and it will show you differant skin problems with dogs and maybe you can match up one to help in treatment for your dog.
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http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/itch.html
Comment by ginny w — November 24, 2009 @ 6:58 pm