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EBD Skin and Shedding Issues

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Question

Tim
I have a 1 yr old English Bull dog and he is a very sweet dog.  Unfortunately he has a shedding issue. I understand that he is short haired and I was expecting shedding but it seems that the issue is a tad bit excessive. You can't touch him without hair falling and flying all over the place. I brush him twice a week and bathe him every two weeks. I recently noticed while brushing him, that he has has an oily dander that stinks. I vacuum one room and 10 minutes later the entire room is covered in dog hair like I never vacuumed. He also has flaky paws and a very dry, crusty nose. My question is, is there a diet I should try, or should I take him to the vet. It seems hopeless and I just need some understanding of the issue.

Answer
Hi Samantha - Yes, I have help for you and your English Bullie Boy.. I love Tim's Face - good photo!

We can make some changes for this boy-
Buy some new dog food - Innova EVO brand - must be the EVO - you can get this at most pet stores.  Mix the old food and the new food for 3 weeks ( a 50/50 mix), then after the 3 weeks, go to 100% the new food.

Next, this boy may have Yeast overgrowth -( smell ) - let's try some Acidophilus 1 Billion CFUs... Give him 2 per day and after 2 weeks drop him down to just 1 per day.  You will need to keep him on this for a few months.  Low cost and found at Walmart or Target in the Health and Beauty aides department.

NuVET Plus - a must for Mr. Tim!!!  Oh boy does he need some NuVET in his diet.  This is a wafer supplement Immune System Blaster and Skin Healer...Please call Joan now - she is in the office until 4 pm California Time zone ( M-F from 8-4)  Tell her  you want some NuVET Plus for your poor boy.  Tell Joan that Marie from All experts sent you.  Give order code 81098 / This is a Breeder's / VET code for ordering... They can't sell to the Pubic without a code.
1-800-474-7044 ext 265 ( Joan Harris)

To see the Testimonials / visit NuVET's site:
http://www.nuvet.com/81098
I would like you to order a 180 count bottle - this will give you 2 per day for 90 days of NuVET.  After that time, you can go down to 1 1/2 wafers per day of NuVET.  This is a bad case of Allergies and yeast so he needs 2 per day.
Joan will explain the Money Back Guarantee on all the NuVET Products.
*** You may want to buy some Tea Tree Oil Shampoo ( NuVET shampoo), It is wonderful and under 10.00 a bottle.

Also, I would like to see this boy on some Garlic powder ( pure ) 1/4 teaspoon per day , mixed into his food.  Great natural Antibiotic for his skin and coat.

I will be willing to help you by e-mail each week..
Just let me know how he is doing and we can add some oils and supplements when needed.
Give him a bath with Tea Tree oil shampoo or oatmeal doggie shampoo only ... Don't use any other kind ......

Talk to you soon.

Marie Peppers
Pet Chef
Dog Hotel Owner
Nutritional Expert
Alternative Meds for Pets
mtnmom@gci.net