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anyone else have problems with these dogs, ie skin/sctratching issue...and yes , he has been deflead etc..(+house)
this is our second , we had similiar problems with the first one...he seems to be constantly scratching & chewing himself until he bleeds, tried various things from the vet & pet shops but nothing seems to help..any suggestions???
this is our second , we had similiar problems with the first one...he seems to be constantly scratching & chewing himself until he bleeds, tried various things from the vet & pet shops but nothing seems to help..any suggestions???
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Sounds like an allergy as opposed to a 'breed thing'. Does he have any oils added to his daily diet, have you tried a change of diet and something without grain?
In the interim, I have always found Quistel shampoo and coat spray (the latter can be used daily) to be very effective for itchy areas on a dog.
http://www.quistel.com/index.php?page=info
In the interim, I have always found Quistel shampoo and coat spray (the latter can be used daily) to be very effective for itchy areas on a dog.
http://www.quistel.com/index.php?page=info
Wonderful dogs that they are, Golden's suffer much more than other breeds from allergies. Most goldens that we know of here in the western U.S. have allergies of one kind or another. A Vet friend of ours believes it to be genetic, of course. Your dog(s) probably also chew their feet. Typical as well. Many Vet's resort to a Prednisone regime for several weeks in an attmept to restore their immune systems. Some also give steroid injections, but this is know to produce unintended side effects, especially life shortening.
It's probably a good idea to have the dog tested for allergies, but failing that, I'd try one more product if it's available in the U.K. A neighbor claimed great success with a product marketed here as N-Zymes. I do know the dog was greatly improved but, of course, it might not have been the medication. If you can find it or something similar, it's worth a try.
To bad these great dogs are so weak in that area of their conformation...
It's probably a good idea to have the dog tested for allergies, but failing that, I'd try one more product if it's available in the U.K. A neighbor claimed great success with a product marketed here as N-Zymes. I do know the dog was greatly improved but, of course, it might not have been the medication. If you can find it or something similar, it's worth a try.
To bad these great dogs are so weak in that area of their conformation...
Hi chas, some dogs are definitely prone to skin problems and sensitive to allergies (like Westies, for example).
Our Collie has a flea allergy (despite a tight flea control routine). He is now flead every 3 weeks rather than every 4.
It can often be a process of elimination, as allergies can be to anything from food, to dust mites, to pollen, to grass, to particular detergents or cleaning agents.
Lankeela and jules (the doggy duo!) both recommended Liverine Unction Cream to me, for the sore, red patches where Jack had been scratching or biting. I got it on Ebay, reasonably priced, and it does soothe his skin. Tea tree spray (available from Pets at Home) also calms his skin down.
Jack is also gluten intolerant. Dogs, eh!
Give your Goldie a hug from me; they are lovely dogs. x
Our Collie has a flea allergy (despite a tight flea control routine). He is now flead every 3 weeks rather than every 4.
It can often be a process of elimination, as allergies can be to anything from food, to dust mites, to pollen, to grass, to particular detergents or cleaning agents.
Lankeela and jules (the doggy duo!) both recommended Liverine Unction Cream to me, for the sore, red patches where Jack had been scratching or biting. I got it on Ebay, reasonably priced, and it does soothe his skin. Tea tree spray (available from Pets at Home) also calms his skin down.
Jack is also gluten intolerant. Dogs, eh!
Give your Goldie a hug from me; they are lovely dogs. x
This is the time of year when fleas are rampant & rife....breeding fast and everywhere dogs go. Regular flea powdering and bathing itchy areas with salt solution (pinch salt in cup) applied with cotton wool should sort problem
Microwave (1min) dog blanket (kills fleas & eggs)!
Fly spray dog (mind eyes & nose) and areas dog inhabits in home or kennel.
Microwave (1min) dog blanket (kills fleas & eggs)!
Fly spray dog (mind eyes & nose) and areas dog inhabits in home or kennel.
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have you tried him with piriton if it is an alleregy they might help stop the itch cassie gets bad eyes due to the pollen and the vet told me she can have two twice a day but all she needs is one in the morning .only use piriton not any of the other hay fever stuff as they have different ingredients
Our dog is allergic to grass seeds and pollen at this time of year and scratches himself red raw. We give him a piriton tablet every day and it works. Don't buy antihistamines from the vet, it will cost you a fortune. It was our vet who told us to use Piriton or one similar that you can buy over the counter for a fraction of the price.
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