Archive for the ‘Skin & Coat’ Category
I have a question about allergy testing
Dr. Brown,
I have an American Cocker Spaniel. He has fortunately been free of the typical Cocker health problems. About 1 year ago he started developing skin problems. I saw your recommendation for testing through Heska. Is there a way to get the testing done without going back to the vet?
Thank you for your help.
Dark spots on skin
I have a 2 1/2 year old maltese/bishon mix. He is white with pink skin and the groomer cut his hair really short about a month ago. I just noticed he has a dark spot on his skin under his arm pit. He also has a couple of smaller lighter ones on his under belly. It resembles old age spots on a elder person. The bigger one that concerns me is about 1 1/2 inches. He is a stay at home dog however in the last two weeks we found a dog park and I have taken him 4 times. He is a healthy dog and has his shots however last month he did get roundworms which as been taken care of. What could the spot be? Should I be worried?
I have a question about…a crusty rash on my dog
We have been trying to treat or ‘contain’ a rash that is now continually scpreading on my dog’s underside and back end. Mostly from the middle of his body on back. He is now getting spots of it on the top side but also from about midway back. He is a beagle-mix about 8 years old. It crusts over and is now developing blister pockets. Started on a small area underneath a couple of years ago and we have been working with the vet ever since. He gets put on antibiotics at times and we are bathing him every other day with a sulfoxide shampoo or a septicide shampoo designed for scaling, crusting, itching. Our vet has now sent out bloodwork to Michigan State Veterinary because we cannot seem to get it under control. He has it a lot on his back end and aroung the base of his tail. Apprears to be getting worse though and certainly not under control or getting cured. Saw your show and was wondering if you might have any insight. thank you so much for your time.
I have a question about siberian husky
she is about 4 and we live in new york. she sheds all day, every day. how can i stop the constant shedding? her hair is very think whats the best way to keep her clean of ticks and bugs?
I have a question about…
rescue cat approx 4yrs old. last yr developed hard white bumps on ears. went away in winter. bumps back again this spring. the 1st vet said it was ring worm & was given meds & bathed 2x wk special shampoo. when aft a mo the bumps were no better, same vet wanted to go another round of meds. instead went to another vet who said it was an alergic reaction to fleas. she had no fleas but started using frontline. it is unsitely but the cat shows no discomfort, no scratching. any ideas?
dog licks butt and underside of tail
We have a 9 yr. old cocker spaniel. He is constantly licking at the underside of his tail and butt. The skin now has a black/blue color to it. He has been checked for fleas and anal gland problems. The vet has ruled both out. As long as he is on predisone 2mg./day he is fine. The problem then is loose bowels and how will the predisone long term affect him. Any other suggestions as to what this might be or what we can do.
I have a question about…excessive shedding
My 6 1/2 yr.old Black Lab Service Dog is shedding worse than ever.Has eaten Nature’s Balance kibble for 5 yrs. Takes Vitamin E supplement 800 mg, daily. Is brushed regularly.Vet check up in April 2011 was perfect. Gets bathed professionally every 4 weeks, using hypo allergenic oatmeal shampoo, conditioner.Groomer says his skin is very dry. Sometimes has dandruff. He has allergies -takes OTC eyedrops that help.Hair is EVERYWHERE -comes out by the handsful just sitting still . ANY SUGGESTIONS ?
food with less protein
we have a britnay spainel and princess anne for almost 2 yrs suffered with a skin problem and our vet was so stumped that we together found out that she was getting to much protein in her food. we now praise God have figured it out and our vet has had her on a special food from hills that is for skin care, our vet wants her on this for 3 months.our 3 months is coming to a end and now my husband and i need to find a good food that will not hurt her like that again. we do not want to feed our baby (who is 11 yrs old ) the wrong type of food we do not like the off brand food for her, but she is a house dog and gets excerise but mainly is our house dog. i would love to keep her on hills science diet foods, but if we could find a cheaper one with a bigger bag that would be great. any advice? thanks for your time.
I have a question about…
my dog is 4 years old chiwawa and his hair is falling out and has dry skin and constantly iching, what can i put on him so it can go away, oh and he has a little odor, what can i do? thank you.
