Had to take our Sihayah doggy-woofli to the vet...she has been itching, pealing,scratching,chewing on herself and losing fur.
They drew some blood work...I know it can take a bit to get it back...but I am concerned.
Her CBC was good,but there is concern about allergy/parasite bacterium issues...I'll be glad when the tests get back...
We've watched her closely because of deer in the area...haven't seen evidence of ticks or fleas...
Vet,feels it is allergies,but they are severe...he was as concerned as we are...he mentioned he was very worried that what ever the problem is it is un-curable.
Poor sweety is losing loads of fur,and so miserable... she is being medicated... it seems to be helping a little...
We waited as long as we have to get her to a vet,because of monetary constraints...we were given a blessing, to help her!!!
Jus' jaberin here...trying not to worry wart...
from Silverwolfi...swamp and desert wanderer
[ 01-28-2010, 07:54 AM: Message edited by: Silverwolf ]
Posted by joalo (Member # 12752) on :
About two years ago one of my long-coat chihuahuas was obsessed with chewing her back just above her tail.
Our vet said it was a "hot spot" and gave her a shot of something. I put her on a raw diet and she hasn't had a problem since.
I think that cutting all grains out of her diet (allergy?) is what helped the most.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Hope he gets all fixed up!!! Poor baby!
Posted by merrygirl (Member # 12041) on :
sounds like allergies to me. did the scrape her skin to check for mange?
used to be a vet tech
melissa
Posted by just don (Member # 1129) on :
'Mites' can cause such things. They are sometimes so small cant be seen with common eye. Many different varieties are possible.
I THINK spider mites are predominant here,,,and come via large evergreen trees in peoples front yards. They can actually overwhelm smaller trees and kill them.
Dont know how a vet dx them,,or what they use to get rid of them. Just remember sites saying the vet HAS to treat for them
They are NOT like fleas or ticks where you can apply frontline or other similar products yourself.
They dont leave welts or marks where they bite,,,just 100% irritation for people and pets, hence fur loss.
Posted by Silverwolf (Member # 9196) on :
<<<<< joalo, Lymetoo, merrygirl and just don >>>>>,
Thanks for input ,info' and good wishes for our sweet Sihayah girl-woofly-dog!!!
We will be treating w/ a special shampoo for Mites,parasites and etc.,The groomer will help us w/it...as my wrist is still a mess.
Trek is scooting along from time to time now w/his walker...so we'll have fun,the next time we must bathe her.
I have a sneaky suspicion,that she has a problem w/ corn and grains...they have her on a special, anti-inflammatory/high omega fatty acids dog food now.
It is essentially a food challenge,so we'll see what happens,and what will happen when her blood tests come back!
The *Vet is very very concerned,and wants a call frequently to update on how she is responding to meds.
*He does not like steroids,but said it was severe enough to try them,and taper off as quickly as is possible. I think the low does of Benedryl is helping as much or more.
I don't think they did a skin scraping,we go back in a couple of weeks tho' so they still may.
I don't want to lose my sweety dog!!!
Thanks again for the replies and all input!!!
Jus'Silverwolfi
Posted by Limeaid (Member # 22357) on :
Poor baby, it's so hard when they are sick, isn't it?!?! Prayers that your sweety dog feels better soon! Take care.
Limeaid
Posted by Silverwolf (Member # 9196) on :
<<<<< Limeaid >>>>>,
Thanks for the prayers and kind tho'ts for our sweety dog!
She is going to the groomers for her first prescription medicated shampooing tomorrow.
I am really hoping that her blood work results are back tomorrow.
Will update when we know more!
Jus' Silverwolfi
Posted by dmc (Member # 5102) on :
Evo is a no grain dog food. I have to feed my dogs that due to allergies.
My German Shepherd gives the icky face when I try the B.A.R.F. diet (raw diet).
Even the frozen ground raw food he refuses.
Posted by aklnwlf (Member # 5960) on :
Hope the doggie will be ok!
Posted by kidsgotlyme (Member # 23691) on :
Hope all goes well for your baby.
Posted by Silverwolf (Member # 9196) on :
<<<<< dmc, aklnwlf, kids'g'l'>>>>>,
Thanks for the good wishes,and the info, will check up on the -Evo- after her allergy trials are over!
Sihayah, looks really sweet w/ her groomed trim...but the poor sweety is still miserable,if she must go out.
It is snowing,but that isn't calming things down for her either...probably the chilly weather...
Oy,the waiting on her test results is unnerving...
Will update as we find out more!
Jus'the Silverwolfi
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
SW...I also feed evo.
A friend went to AVo when her dog had allergies problems and it cleared things up.
So evo or avo might help. you can usually get sample packets at the feedstores.
sure hope it is a simple fix like changing her diet.
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
Soap is also a problem. Rosie came back from one groomers itching like crazy.
It took me awhile to think perhaps it was the soap.
So, I washed her again with the dog shampoo I have at home and she was fine.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
What kind of dog, Silverwolf??
Posted by sammy (Member # 13952) on :
My dog also has allergies. She used to have itchy skin flare ups. After a couple days simple itchy hot spots turned into nasty fungal/bacterial skin infections.
I give her Benadryl (vet's advice) and feed her a special fish and sweet potato food. Now she rarely has a problem. I just have to watch her closely when I take her outside. She likes to roll in and eat questionable things...
Posted by Silverwolf (Member # 9196) on :
<<<<< Kam and Lymetoo >>>>>,
Our Sihayah doggy [ half rust red Chow and half Husky,w/ a bit of something else -wild- think half my name ] is on 'z/d Hills Science Diet prescription dog food.
It is a 12 week challenge, expensive,but worth it to save her life... we have family visiting,and they helped w/ a 'blessing'.
I'll be interested to find out about evo,when this food challenge is over!
They are using a prescription shampoo,the groomers are helping w/ this... as a gift to us!!!
Vet says it will prolly be Tue.or Wed. before all the test results are in...so the wait continues.
Thanks for the replies...we are still rather concerned...Sweety girl Sihayah has had a good trim,
...but she pulled part of what was left off her bit of tail fur, this morning.
She is on an allergy med right now,and steroids [which we, and the vet don't like the idea of...but it's neccesary right now].
Will check back later...
Jus' the Silverwolf
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
Well..it sounds like you have it covered.
I did have a friend take her dog who had a itching and loosing hair problem to a Homopath vet when she was not getting help from a regular vet.
Can't recall now how they helped...just know it went away.
Posted by Silverwolf (Member # 9196) on :
<<<<< sammy and kam >>>>>,
Sammy, vet said to give sweety girl the Benadryl for now too! Evidently her challenge test food has salmon in it...[Missed your reply last time].
Kam,we are wondering about finding a Homopath/Naturopath for pets if this doesn't stop the problems.
We'll have to work on the finances,as it's tight of course w/o a job. But we don't want to lose our Sihayah doggy!!!
Thanks for the good tho't,prayers and info for our sweet doggy...we appreciate each replier!!!
Jus' Silverwolfi
Posted by Silverwolf (Member # 9196) on :
Update :
Sihayahs blood work reports came back, it seems if a person or pet can be allergic to something she is allergic to it.
Vet said at least a weak positive to most things [trees,grasses,grains,plants, stuff in general ] , including the basic mites that are in -all- homes.
For now,she is on anti-allergy meds,and being shampooed twice a week w/ an anti-parasitic/anti-mite/anti-topical bacterium medicated shampoo.
She is slowly being tapered off of the *steroid meds,as we watch and pray *it helped w/o causing damage to her system [not a fan of steroids here].
<<<<< Lyme Family >>>>> thanks for kind tho'ts and prayers and the input of your replies!!!
Posted by merrygirl (Member # 12041) on :
becareful 2 baths a week may make her itch more!
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
Darn allergies.
Posted by sixgoofykids (Member # 11141) on :
I'm moving this to off topic. I have kept a closed version in General so it's easy to find. If you're in general, you cannot post .... go to the top of this thread, on the left side there is a link to this thread in off topic. Posted by Silverwolf (Member # 9196) on :
<<<<< merrygirl,kam, and 6g'k' >>>>>
First off, my apologies, I didn't think my sweet doggy's unknown issues were ' off topic' materials.
We didn't know,for certain, what was causing her issues,which could have included such problems as Lyme,mites and so on...
She is my 'unofficial medical service dog'[she has had no formal training]. And the allergies are making her miserable and us concerned[at least we know what it is now].
I am no longer sure what goes in 'General Support'??????
Merrygirl, her two baths a week w/ a medicated shampoo were ordered by our vet, but I appreciate the concern!!! Thank You!!!
Kam,and all who have replied thanks for the kind concern!!!!
SixGoofyK' I know you are trying hard to do your job...I'm just even more confused...
Again thanks to each person for the replies...
Jus' Silverwolfi...
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Silver.. they just started changing things the other day. You've done nothing wrong.
I'm not really sure what goes in General either.
hope your doggie gets much better very soon!!
Posted by Silverwolf (Member # 9196) on :
<<<<< Lymetoo >>>>>,
Thank You, I'm sorta corn-diffused... about what should go where... General,medical,off topic...etc...
Course after having family in our little trailer for -Nine days-... It doesn't take much to confuse me...
We are watching Sihayah doggy closely, she still has a tendency to chew at herself,even w/ meds, special shampoo, and so on...poor sweety!!!
It's jus' the Corn-diffused Silverwolfi...wanderin' about....
Posted by Limeaid (Member # 22357) on :
Awww sweety girl. I'm glad the vet figured it out and she is on the road to recovery! We are saying some prayers for her tonight as well as for you and your family. I know she will be just fine Take care. Limeaid
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Keep us posted and don't worry about posting in the wrong place.... the mods will move it if we do it wrong!! Posted by Topaz (Member # 20216) on :
Healing thoughts being sent your way.
I know how awful it is to see our innocent furry kids unhappy or unwell.
Posted by Silverwolf (Member # 9196) on :
<<<<< Limeaid, Lymetoo, and Topaz >>>>>,
Lol, I still don't know where to post what anymore... ah well.
Thanks for the tho'ts and prayers,for our sweety girl-Sihayah woofli-dog!!!
She still has some hot spots, but it is getting better.
Wed. the groomer [who is doing this for free !!!] will try a different very gentle shampoo to see if it helps,if not she'll go back for an extra rinse right away.
Then we report to vet about how she is doing...and see what sort of food,do we stay w/, the very spendy special diet or what can we do safely.
The super spendy dog food[prescription type] really helps...it's finances that have us worried...I hate to ask,tho' dad said he would make sure we had money for sweety girls food.
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