My dog has itchy skin, it looks red and she is starting to get patches.?

She is a staffie, 11 months old, White.


I took her to the vets and they did a test to see if it was mange, but that was negative, they then gave antibiotics, when I went back and said this did not work they gave her a different type of antibiotics.





This still didn’t work. I got fed up and decided to change her food to a natural food. A hypo allergic food and the shampoo I use is too. But she still looks sore and itchy. Anyone had the same problem or any ideas??? Please help

My dog has itchy skin, it looks red and she is starting to get patches.?
Your dog is deficient is certain nutrients. She needs:





Vitamin D, 1 tablet of 10 mg per day for 3 weeks





Boron (multi chelated) best by Solgar (make). If you get their 3 mg capsules, give the dog only a half every other day for 3 weeks





The dog would also benefit from a good multivitamin and mineral formula, human adult size, a half every 3 days, for 5 weeks.





Please let me know how she is in 10 days time.





All the best!
Reply:sounds like mange
Reply:That sounds like eczema. Try giving her a 5MG of chlortrimeton twice a day for a week and see if that helps. It could also be an allergy caused by fleas. You can get the meds at Wal*Mart pharmacy area. I use their brand.
Reply:My basset hound has the same thing, or something very similar. She gets little red dots and patches on her skin and the hair seems almost gone in those areas. It seems to be allergies, she is allergic to everything! I think she gets an antibiodic everyday (I'm not sure because I'm not the one that usually feeds her) but she still has it sometimes. I don't know if there's a lot you can do, just keep talking with your vet about it. If it's not hurting her or anything then she should be okay.
Reply:My dog did the same thing. In fact this past spring her allergy was worse than ever and it's caused mostly by allowing fleas to spread too much. So watch for fleas and make sure you give your dog some kind of flea stuff either from the vet or the store. DO NOT get the Hartz two in one collars and shampoos...they're worthless and wastes of money
Reply:solodene just might work 4 your dog.. its a yellow oil .. apply it once a day altho it might say 3 times a day.. do that for 4 days in a row and see if that helps.. and in about a week or less you will see new growth of fur.. you can find it at any pet supplies places.. like K-mart or Meijer.. i had shar peis that were know 4 skin problems, even had chows. and from what you are saying, sounds just like what they had.. solodene is good 4 allergies and hot spots and itch.. good luck with that..
Reply:I had a dog that did the same thing. Usually about this time of year when the weather is changing. My Vet told me to wash the dog with dawn dish soap because it is so mild, Then put Snuggle fabric softener on her. He said to rub it in and let it sit for about 10 minutes then rinse. Sounds weird I know, but it worked for me.


I did it twice and she started to get better. Good-luck
Reply:Any of these 'off standard' colors are prone to additional skin issues. Many have skin that is super sensitive to all chemicals and dyes. It could even be something in the yard if it is an allergic reaction. Has the vet checked for allergies vs. excema? Keep her on the natural food it will only help her out. Also if you havent already done so, she should be spayed. Most likely this skin issue is directly linked to her color and she could pass on any congenital issues to puppies. (coat color has many genetic links to health issues....pure white boxers being deaf ect.) Good luck and keep trying.
Reply:I would give him some Benadryl to stop the itching. The more he scratches, the more irritated it'll get and more itchy. Probably allergies, maybe not to food or shampoo. Could be pollen or something.

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