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GoodboysBaddogs Member Posts: 217 From:Los Angeles, Ca. Registered: Aug 2003	posted 09-28-2003 12:35 PM Hi Everyone! I was hoping to get some tips on treating 'dry flaking skin' on my dogs back. It appears to be on his back (along the spine), starting just below where the collar sits, all the way down towards the base of his tail. He's also been loosing hair along this area, which was the way i was able to really tell if it was a problem. Really, i wish it never became a problem/situation. But now, i'm hoping for Seborrhea, than a Thyroid problem/situation. Does anyone have experiance w/ diagnosing Thyroid problems, and treatment for it? How much would that cost, & how long?? Also, any other suggestions as to what this could be and treatment would be GREATLY appreciated. PLEASE help... Thank You. [This message has been edited by GoodboysBaddogs (edited 09-28-2003).] IP: Logged
charmedagain Member Posts: 240 From:uk Registered: Aug 2003	posted 09-28-2003 12:58 PM hi there, there is a couple of things that can becausing this, walking dandruff,causes large amounts of flaky skin over neck and back,, sebaceous adenitis, symetrical loss of hair along neck and back dandruff scales and hair follicle infection can occur, seborrhea, which cause all the same symptoms all can be treated by the vet and the right shampoo given if left untreated this matter can become to servere to corrct and hair will not grow back... my advice take your dog to the vets to have a check over as he will almost certainly be getting itchy keep us posted IP: Logged
sandygirl New Member Posts: 3 From:Lawn, NL, Canada Registered: Sep 2003	posted 09-29-2003 05:13 AM About six months ago my dog had the exact same problem. I took her to the vet and he couldnt really tell me what was causing it. He took a skin sample and checked it for different things but nothing showed up. In the end he changed her dog food and gave her antibiotics and within a couple of weeks her skin cleared up and her fur started growing back. Take her to the vet because you may be worrying for no reason. ------------------ IP: Logged
GoodboysBaddogs Member Posts: 217 From:Los Angeles, Ca. Registered: Aug 2003	posted 09-29-2003 10:46 PM Hi SandyGirl: Can you P L E A S E answer these few questions for me? It would DEFINATLY give me a better idea & understanding to narrow down the possibilities of what this actually is. 1-What type of skin sample did your vet take (skin scrape or skin biopsy)? 2-What kind of antibiotics did your vet give (injection/shots) or (oral injection or capsules/pills)? 3-What kind/name of antibiotic(s)? 4-How many times, and how long was your dog on the antibiotic treatment? 5-Lastly, what kind of food did your vet change your dogs diet to? THANK YOU SO MUCH!! IP: Logged
dawnparsley New Member Posts: 3 From:Pope AFB, North Carolina USA Registered: Sep 2003	posted 09-30-2003 05:33 PM Did you bathe your dog recently? I bathed my dog about 4 days ago and I noticed that his skin was doing the same thing. I mean you probably haven't but, just in case, it could be the shampoo, or not enough rinsing. Just an idea........wouldn't want you to waste money on a vet for nothing. ------------------ Blake's Mommy IP: Logged
GoodboysBaddogs Member Posts: 217 From:Los Angeles, Ca. Registered: Aug 2003	posted 09-30-2003 08:47 PM Hey Everyone! Thanks for your replies! You know what, i've also been considering that it is actually the shampoo that i've been using. But the thing is is that i've used a number of different "good" type of shampoos. Are they all bad?!? I hav'nt really looked into the ingredients in the shampoo's that i've used on him so far to narrow down the possible allergen. I'm thinking if it has anything at all to do w/ bathing, it is probably 1, or all of these 3 things causing these bumps. 1-All of the shampoo's that i've used on him are bad for him. 2-I'm rubbing him too hard when bathing (either when shampooing or rinsing). 3-Rubbing him too hard when towel drying. PLEASE tell me what you all think about this, and what can be the reason? Also, can you recommend a good type of shampoo? I've used a couple that the vet recommended from their hospital, and a number of "natural" types from petstores. All being good for the skin & coat (fighting bacteria, soothing, and all). Do i need something a little bit more sensitive? What's a good name/kind? Thanks Again.... IP: Logged

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