Zinc Responsive Dermatosis.

[Saiye]

Hello!

My 2 year old Husky, Jukka, has been diagnosed with ZRD. He is 52 lbs, and eats Avoderm Chicken and Brown Rice Formula.

I started giving him zinc gluconate 4 days ago. I have been giving him 50-100 mg every 12 hours 1-2 before or after a meal as prescribed by the vet. He has seemed fine until today, when he vomited both times I gave it to him. In the morning I gave it to him on an empty stomach and 30 minutes later he vomited and the same thing in the evening on a semi-full stomach.

I am trying to figure out what would be the best method for treating this.

The vet said zinc methionine may go easier on the stomach, though I am having trouble finding it.

Should I go that route and try another zinc supplement? Should I give him fish oils? Should I introduce fish and kelp into his diet? Should I change his food? Is there a combination of things that would work best for him?

I am also concerned of a zinc overdose.

Anyone who has dealt with this please respond with what method worked for you!

My poor Jukkie is falling apart here! 8(

Thank you!!!!!

[Rosemary]

Hi, welcome to the forum. I am sorry i can't help as I have never had to deal with this. Attached are some links you may find helpful. I am sure other members who have more knowledge will be along shortly to help you further.

http://www.husky-owners.com/forum/threads/do-you-think-this-is-zrd-help-me-please.25585/#post-389654

http://www.husky-owners.com/forum/threads/zrd-and-zinc-defficiency-symptoms.2071/#post-366328

http://www.husky-owners.com/forum/threads/help-zinc-problem.11159/#post-168152

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2&aid=718

[Val (Zebedee)]

Thanks, Rosemary; reading other threads & different responses may give you some anwsers, @Saiye