rash/ allergies help?

[binky]

Here's a couple of websites I have found helpful in dealing with my white's allergies. While all of the content may not apply, you may find bits and pieces that are helpful.

http://www.purelypets.com/articles/yseabinfections.htm

http://www.westiemed.com/malassezia/

 

[Dakodas Mom]

I can almost guarantee that your dog is allergic to a yeast know as malassezia. My furbaby has the same problem. Try not feeding her anything with yeast in it, and get a shampoo called Malaseb. It is an antifunagl shampoo, and it helps a great deal, I bath my baby 3 times a week and she is doing perfect. Along with her allergy shots for the other things she is allergic to.. Try it, it can not hurt. You can get it off the computer at 1800petmeds, or valley pet. Good luck

 

[ladibug0919]

more problems

after returning from the vet with more antibiotics and steroids because now her rash is infected, the vet also told me that he thinks that she has hip dysplasia any info on this would help, just feeling overwhelmed with my little tike thanks

 

[Dakodas Mom]

Hip Dysplasia occurs in the ball and socket joint where the thighbone (femur) joins the pelvis. In dogs looseness in the joint can be caused by the tissue, which hold the joint in place. Over time the looseness in the joint will lead to abnormalities of the bone in the ball and socket. Hip Dysplasia is typically seen in elder dogs as opposed to young pups. Hip dysplasia is considered to be a multifactorial disease with genetics, nutrition and environment all playing a role in whether or not your dog could develop it.
Hip dysplasia is not present when your puppy is first born. As he grows, and his hip forms in a loose or sloppy way that allows too much movement of the leg bone in the hip socket, the disease develops. Irritation occurs because the weak ligaments and surrounding tissue aren't able to stabilize the joint and the muscles in his legs become painful and inflamed. If left untreated, faulty cartilage development in the joint will result. If you have a large breed puppy, it is even more important for you to monitor his growth rate. To do so, avoid oversupplementation with calories, vitamins or minerals. If you notice that he is still growing at a very rapid rate, you may want to consider switching him from a puppy or growth formula to a high-quality adult diet. This will allow adequate nutrition while reducing the energy content. Pet Supplements contain essential all-natural properties like calcium, phosphorus and carbohydrates to heal cartilage tissue, ligaments and tendons, while also improving joint fluid and joint lubrication. You can also add a supplement to his diet. Longlife Pet Supplements contain shark cartilage, (which has been proven highly effective in the treatment of hip dysplasia in dogs.)Made up of high concentrates of protein, carbohydrates, water, fiber and fat, it acts as an all-natural anti-inflammatory agent and increases antibody production to improve immune system response. and it will not interfere with any other medications your dog is currently taking. I believe you can purchase this from valley pets, 1800petmedds, or even foster and smith. Hope this helps