grove1960 Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 I have to talk to a few people on here and could still use some help Vets not helping much and I know some one has run into this with there husky, here is what I have so far. Switched food to Natural choice, is suppose to help with skin and coat Zyrtec 10 mg twice a day for his weight Fish oil / 1000 mg twice a day Topical spray to help with hot spots Use medicated shampoo too loosen crust and help skin But still the areas affected are crusting up and I can't find anything to stop it. After cleaning spots up, there is bleeding and it scabs over and starts to crust up again. posting some pics, well hopefully I can by now, if not here is my address to see them. grove1960@gmail.com Well only one would down load, Any more help would be apprecitated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Oh gosh James, that looks painful. It looks like there is some hair loss as well. Has your vet ruled out mites? I'm no expert, but that photo made me think mange, which is caused by mites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grove1960 Posted May 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 The vets have no sure idea. They think its bacterial and thats as far as its got.Going to put a cone on him so he can't lick them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I would check with your vet, or another vet, and have Dakota checked for mites. A bacterial infection can result from mange. If the vet treats the bacterial infection, the mites remain. That would explain why the areas flare up after the antibiotics are stopped. There are two types of mange, one more serious than the other, each caused by a different type of mite. And neither form will clear up on its own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulG Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 mind if I ask why you are giving Zyrtec an antihistamine for weight, its an allergy medication not a weight gain loss food supplement If you vet proscribe an anti allergy med it may react with what your giving him already if its mange go to good pet store and you can buy a wash skin wash that will treat both forms of mange, might need two goes a week or two apart what was his old food how long ago did you change some dogs get skin problems like that from eating food that contains Maize worse some makes do not list maize but call it wheat products or other loose terms. if it is a food allergy the change of diet should fix it but may take a month for the effects to start showing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grove1960 Posted May 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 No the zyrtec is according to his weight on how much to give him. Also going to try some coconut oil on the problem areas. Old food was earthborn holistic wich seems to have started this whole thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulG Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 this will sound silly get some health food porridge oats put a hand full in an old sock or foot of tights soak it in some warm water and dab the hot spots with this milky water An oat wash can sooth irritated skin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) Oh geez, that looks very sore and angry - I hope you can get to the bottom of this soon. I would get a referral to a specialist canine dermatologist for sure or another vet at the very least. Have a read of this thread for some ideas. Edited May 28, 2015 by Jase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBELHOWLUC49 Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Oh dear that looks so sore. Hope you are able to find out whats causing it, poor little soul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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