Rash

Question

Micki   QUESTION: I am currently fostering dogs from my local shelter. One of the dogs I have absolutely fallen in love with. Micki is about 5 months old. She is a sharpei/pitbull mix. She has a really bad rash on her stomach that comes and goes. Sometimes it is real red and irritated  other times it's just skin colored bumps. She also has hair loss in lots of different areas on her body. I have attempted to treat with mange medication but this seems to make it worse. What can I do to help her? What do you think it might be? I have attached a pic of her tummy. Thank you very much for your time.

ANSWER: Hi April - so nice of you to help this gal!  I see the photo you sent and it looks like an allergic reaction to something?
Many be environmental and not food related.  ( hard to tell)

If you want some supplements to try, let me know - I can direct you to a few that are low cost.  
What is she eating?  ( Brand)

Let me know

Thanks
BEST wishes!!!


Marie Peppers LPN MA

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QUESTION: Thank you so much for your reply. I would love to know about supplements. She is currently on Kibble and Bits. I have also tried two other foods. I don't think it is a food allergy but it could be. Any further info would be greatly appreciated.

Answer

Marie's Dog Client....   Ok, sure, I will refer you to some great vitamins / supplements and a oil....
Here goes:

First off - Let's get this kid on a probiotic : here is one you can get called Flora Force - it will get rid of yeast bacteria in her gut and system:
Nature's Sunshine sells a great one:  Flora Force:
http://www.mynsp.com/nuvetpetnurse/products/guide.aspx?stockNum=4080
***give 2 per day for 1 month, then 1 per day for 2 months.

Next, a must is NuVET Health Tabs:  This is an immune system booster and healer: OH boy does you kid need help with the immune system.
NuVET covers over 52 areas of healing and health...
go here for more info:
Will cost you .60 cents per day:
I would start with 2 wafers per day ( 1.20 per day - JUST for 3 weeks and then you can go down to just one per day at .60 cents per day)

http://www.apluspetcare.com/untitled4.html
This link will bring you to all the referral info:  You need a referral code and VET or Pet Professional - NOT sold in stores only thru Holistic vets and some breeders.


Also, some Vitamin E would be very helpful for 2 months - give 1 per day - here is a link to Natures Sunshine Vit E-

http://www.mynsp.com/nuvetpetnurse/products/guide.aspx?stockNum=1509



Ok, I sure hope the above help your kid....
Give supplements at least 30 days or more /  NuVET Plus gives you a 60 Day money back guarantee.

The Nature's Sunshine products give you a 30 day money back guarantee.


Thanks

Marie Peppers LPN MA
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