My 7 year old bulldog has developed some sort of skin rash we can not get a diagnosis for. It started out with a few small patches of thinning fur and baldness on his back legs but has now quickly spread up his back. With much larger bald patches which are red and flakey, some with scabs and what appears to be dry skin? We have had many tests at the vets and ruled out mites flees and ringworm. We had blood tests which came back as some allergies to grass and trees however he is not exposed too much too these nor has his surroundings changed to bring this progress rash on. We are at a loss as we simply don't no how to treat it. Wondering if anyone has had similar problems or has any tips to ease itching and dryness. Thanks so much
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Excuseme is a nutritionist and will probably post shortly, it could be a food intolerance or allergy. What are you feeding?
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Hello,
What a nightmare you seem to have.
It sounds as if your vet has checked for the normal problems and taken blood.
Has he suggested your dogs diet ?
Todays modern and very convenient diets "the dry kibbles" are causing a lot of health issues, one of many is skin conditions and itchy dogs.
I am a raw feeder and have used this product for 35/40 years.
I would love to suggest that you try a raw diet.
Stop using your grain based kibble (if this is what you use) and all man made treats that may be made with grains/cereals/wheat.
Raw is such a fantastic natural product for our dogs who themselves are designed to eat raw meat, you only have to look at their teeth to realise that they are designed for riping and tearing this wonderfull natural product. They do not have any teeth for grinding like cattle horses or sheep. Therefore they are not designed to eat grain! Their digestive systems are also designed to cope with the natural raw meat product.
The change over can be very quick and without any tummy upsets. Keep your meat products varied and include various offal, raw bones including chicken wings and carcasus (never cooked), fat and gristle all of which are important parts of raw feeding.
Raw feeding is easy, just keep it varied, you can always give some suppliments if you are concerned about how ballanced your diet is "Smart Barf" is excellent
Most of our pet stores have a freezer these days where a convenient supply of various raw products can be found.
I hope this suggestion helps a little, it will do your chap no harm to try this method and you may find the results rewarding for your best friends skin conditions and of course you too.
Best wishes.
What a nightmare you seem to have.
It sounds as if your vet has checked for the normal problems and taken blood.
Has he suggested your dogs diet ?
Todays modern and very convenient diets "the dry kibbles" are causing a lot of health issues, one of many is skin conditions and itchy dogs.
I am a raw feeder and have used this product for 35/40 years.
I would love to suggest that you try a raw diet.
Stop using your grain based kibble (if this is what you use) and all man made treats that may be made with grains/cereals/wheat.
Raw is such a fantastic natural product for our dogs who themselves are designed to eat raw meat, you only have to look at their teeth to realise that they are designed for riping and tearing this wonderfull natural product. They do not have any teeth for grinding like cattle horses or sheep. Therefore they are not designed to eat grain! Their digestive systems are also designed to cope with the natural raw meat product.
The change over can be very quick and without any tummy upsets. Keep your meat products varied and include various offal, raw bones including chicken wings and carcasus (never cooked), fat and gristle all of which are important parts of raw feeding.
Raw feeding is easy, just keep it varied, you can always give some suppliments if you are concerned about how ballanced your diet is "Smart Barf" is excellent
Most of our pet stores have a freezer these days where a convenient supply of various raw products can be found.
I hope this suggestion helps a little, it will do your chap no harm to try this method and you may find the results rewarding for your best friends skin conditions and of course you too.
Best wishes.
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Thnk you for both your replys they have been very helpful. He is currently on a dry biscuit mixed with cooked human meat if need mince turky or chicken. However the raw food diet could seem a better option. What would i mix the meat with?
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Your dry biscuit will brobably be made of a wheat product which is a product that you would be best not to use.
There is no need to use a mixer with a raw diet.
I personally have never been able to find a totally grain free mixer (remember that rice is also a grain! )
However Natures Menu make a lovely "Mighty mixer" it is oat based with lots of vegetables in the recipe but quiet expensive. I use these sometimes as an ocasional treat.
I would not suggest that you use any form of grain based mixers if you have any form of skin problem though.
If you feel that a belley filler is required, then use some vegetables, either raw or gently steamed/blanched. If it's green I use it, and there is a good selection of root vegetables to be used too.
Ours love raw vegetable stalks, (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower etc) and whole raw carrots to munch on, these also help keep the teeth clean. Fruit out of date, going a bit wrinkly, apple cores, over ripe bananas, pears, oranges, they will eat it all.
Our dogs tummies adjust and get used to having smaller raw meals so don't feel guilty if he says that he needs more, don't give in but do give him another raw carrot!
Enjoy!
There is no need to use a mixer with a raw diet.
I personally have never been able to find a totally grain free mixer (remember that rice is also a grain! )
However Natures Menu make a lovely "Mighty mixer" it is oat based with lots of vegetables in the recipe but quiet expensive. I use these sometimes as an ocasional treat.
I would not suggest that you use any form of grain based mixers if you have any form of skin problem though.
If you feel that a belley filler is required, then use some vegetables, either raw or gently steamed/blanched. If it's green I use it, and there is a good selection of root vegetables to be used too.
Ours love raw vegetable stalks, (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower etc) and whole raw carrots to munch on, these also help keep the teeth clean. Fruit out of date, going a bit wrinkly, apple cores, over ripe bananas, pears, oranges, they will eat it all.
Our dogs tummies adjust and get used to having smaller raw meals so don't feel guilty if he says that he needs more, don't give in but do give him another raw carrot!
Enjoy!
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Are apple pips okay Excuseme?
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No, pips contain a substance that converts into Cyanide in the digestive system. Obviously the more the worse they are.
I would highly recommend quistel products for this type of skin complaint. i too had a dog with similar issues, had all the tests done, even a biopsy, never found anything. i used both the quistel spray and the shampoo and actually could hardly believe that after all the stuff i'd tried it actually worked
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