Angel
We were told our dog is allergic to fleas. She is having a bad year with them. She has lost most of her fur and is biting herself until she bleeds, alot. She's a Lab/Chow mix and she's over 60 pounds. What can we do?
Four Response(s) to “My dog - flea allergies and skin bleeding”:
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Experienced Advisor Greg Martinez DVM says:
May 30th, 2009 at 02:51 PM
Labs and chows both have many allergies in addition to flea allergies.
Make sure and use monthly flea control on all pets(you can split up big tube)
Many dogs are allergic to some ingredients in their food. If they are fed food without BEEF and WHEAT and more oils many improve in a couple months
Check my website and videos on youtube DrGregDVM on feeding healthier
and my nutrition page at gilroyvet.com
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Ten years ago I started using nutrition to help resolve many common and chronic ailments, and now dietary/nutrition counseling is part of my treatment. I have a new book, called Dog Dish Diet: Sensible Nutrition for Your Dog's Health and a blog.
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User says:
May 30th, 2009 at 08:08 PM
Thank you very much for the information. We will make sure to check out your videos on youtube. Is there anything we can put on her skin to help the healing. Her skin is bare and very raw in some spots where the fur has fallen off and she is constantly chewing. My niece suggested using baking soda and water like a paste to put on the bare skin but I was worried that Angel may try to lick it off and it may make her sick. Thank you again.
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Experienced Advisor Greg Martinez DVM says:
May 31st, 2009 at 10:07 AM
Use a medicated shampoo like pyoben you can buy from the vet. Leave the shampoo on ten minutes
Follow with a conditioner like we use for our hair leave it in for awhile
Then use cortizone cream from drug store on red raw spots for a few days after
Current Rating: Ten years ago I started using nutrition to help resolve many common and chronic ailments, and now dietary/nutrition counseling is part of my treatment. I have a new book, called Dog Dish Diet: Sensible Nutrition for Your Dog's Health and a blog. -
User suggests:
October 03rd, 2009 at 07:02 PM
my dog has the same thing how do you get rid of it?
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