[ronsroni]

I had two Doxies and my Miss Elli had horrific skin issues later in her life. I got them to clear up by stopping ALL GRAINS... ALL OF THEM.
I see here that someone mentioned Paws For a Moment over in Buffalo Ridge, up behind CVS off 466.
The ladies in this store are incredibly knowledgeable and have done nothing but steer me in the right direction. Changing my dog from prescription to a RAW diet, complete with bones (uncooked, of course) and occasionally mixing in Evangers Drumettes or Hunk O' Beef and my Bandita goes crazy for joy with the raw stuff. She actually had a raw chix drumstick last night and loved it. Raw bones dont splinter as a rule.
Small dogs are notorious for skin issues and food allergies. If you consider the pack ancestry, dogs and cats had to fend for themselves historically and seem to do well with the raw route.
It isn't difficult. It costs me roughly HALF of what I was paying previously for her food. I defrost PRIMAL bricks and offer her a carrot or two along with potato if she likes it. She gets 2 whole ounces at each of her 2 feedings per day. She had more bulk before but never felt as good as she does now.The med from the vet... VISTASRIL?? A higher powered med that you need to give time or talk about. Consider chlorpheneramine 4 mg for your baby. (the old chlortrimetron). Good med and non drowsyish.
I wish you luck. If you bathe your dog, please be certain to DRY AND RINSE super well. It is best to keep these areas dry if possible. Also, are you here long? Is this a new environment? You mentioned bug spray. Do you apply it to the dog? I didn;t get what that meant. Best.

[pbwings]

I was told to use vinegar on the trouble area. If the skin is broken use a diluted solution of 50/50

[Virgnia DiStaso]

My dog had horrible allergies, was even on allergy shots once a week. Did not help, when I told the vet I was at my wits end, he told me about a med that was the last resort he could think of. Atopica, a small gel pill. The FIRST pill worked, I was amazed. I now order it online in the generic form and its wonderful, my dog is so happy, not itching, licking, and biting his tale. Ask your vet about this great med. Ginny

[Virgnia DiStaso]

Try Atopica, my vet gave it to my dog as the last resort. I order it online

[gamby]

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