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I would like to wish everyone a Very Happy and Prosperous New Year. I was going to start mentioning names but I would be here forever listing all the help I have had from this site. I would not have coped at all without the advice I have received after taking on a seriously stressed and...

Thanks feverfew that is good to hear, I know what you mean about vets being overcautious with timing of treatments and intervention (they wanted Biddy to attend every 8 weeks to have her anal glands expressed, it was Honeys that advised me against, and now I've found that the raw diet has...

A quick update on Biddy and her scurf, dandruff type stuff on head. I had a reply from Honeys where they advised using coconut oil to relieve dry itchy areas which I started to do and it did seem to be moisturizing her head and lifting the scurf I continued with this until she started...

Thanks JudyN, I welcome all advice as I just do not know where to go next. Although the last vet was good and picked up on something that I did not know (Biddy hates me touching her or examining her beneath her fur or ears etc I have to hold her down at the vets) and the steroids and shampoo...

Thanks Feverfew, she has completed the course and she did come off them very slowly and there is improvement now but for how long I do not know I have emailed Honeys for advice and will wait to hear from them. There is no point in me returning to the vet as none of them so far have been able to...

I totally agree with your answer, I will contact Honeys and see if there is anything they can suggest At the moment she is just having their raw food diet and Nutripaw ALL-ITCH & immunity treats (am only continuing with them because the vet said it was ok and Biddy seems to like them, they are...

Managed to upload pics as best I could, I have a new laptop and am struggling with it a bit Her head looks a bit of a mess but that is because of the stinky stuff on it but am at a loss as to what to next I think I will get an anti dandruff shampoo and keep the Malaseb and Duoxo as standby

Update on Biddys condition. I gave in and went back to vet as her head seemed to be getting worse and she was losing bits of hair. Apparently her skin on body was very inflamed and she was commenced on course of steroids and Malaseb shampoo to be used twice weekly at first She told me I could...

Thanks Feverfew, I have tried already to make an advance appointment with the vet I initially saw but it has been impossible so far. Makes me wonder if I only saw her at the beginning because I told them of the problems I had experienced with the other vets practice and they wanted to make a...

Thanks for your replies excuseme, I thought exactly the same so have been selective in what I use. I am continuing with the Douxo mousse and shampoo as they were recommended by the vet and does seem to work. I apply the mousse 3 times a week and then shampoo her about every 2 months. Have...

Yes, still using Honeys raw food and using the Duoxo mousse and shampoo for dry flaky skin on body Situation got worse and she starting scratching (never done it before) and licking and chewing at her paws. The cradle type stuff on top of her head seems to be getting worse Went to the vet...

Have checked ingredients and seems ok, am trying this after getting advice from more experienced dog owners than I am

Without going into a long story about everything (am grasping at straws now after different products and unsuccessful vet apps) just wanted to know if anyone has tried this for skin problems and itching. Would welcome comments from anyone who has tried them

What a dilemma for you, it has almost reduced me to tears. I really do feel for you. My sister had to have 2 dogs put to sleep at different times one of which I was so attached to and it is like grieving a human, an awful experience. I hope you are able to make the decision and be happy that...

Thank you all for your replies and advice which has helped me to start Biddy on raw food which has helped enormously I think, though it is early days Her scooting has completely stopped. She used to poo 3 to 4 times a day, semi hard turning to soft then loose. Now it is once a day (rarely...

Thanks arealhuman, I was adding fish oil to her previous food but Honeys said to leave it and maybe give once or twice a week if I thought she needed it. I think I will start adding it twice a week. She also has the skippers flatties, when she feels like it (takes her about 4 days to get...

Thanks JudyN, yes the mousse and shampoo did seem to work last time but it was not near as bad as it is now I must admit I have not been as careful in checking her skin as I should, she hates being examined or having anything applied and was starting lo be wary of me and looking as if to say...

There have been so many issues with Biddy that this is one that I thought was sorted but has returned with a vengeance. She has scaly scurfy types of skin on her chest and stomach, almost like thin scabs. I have been to 3 different vets concerning this in the past (all gave differing views from...

Right I will definitely keep an eye on her and see if this continues She is eating and drinking with no problems and absolutely loves the raw food and the treats I had from Honeys and am continuing with the fish skin chews for her teeth I do hope she is not in pain, if it is stress then I will...

Thanks Flobo and RGC I totally understand now, what probably started as a one off was just made worse by me becoming frustrated, I tried different harnesses in case she had taken a dislike to one, I am now back to a collar which she prefers but I don't, as she is not safe near roads and I do not...