Why? *distressing pics*

doctor evil

EGAR wrote: »

I had an OTTB with sweet itch (since re-homed) - I tried conventional vet treatment etc but she didn't improve until I started feeding her Wendal's Stop Itch.

Some horses can have allergies to the likes of Silver Birches, it can present as similar to sweet itch. A scraping would confirm what it was.

Good to hear she got rehomed.

EGAR

In case of an allergy the stop itch would not have worked and yes, she had a scraping done, as I already said she was conventionally treated first.

No, he will not get a bath yet as he got spot on, makes little sense to wash it off again. And he doesn't scratch anymore since he got the injection.

RubyGirl

EGAR wrote: »

In case of an allergy the stop itch would not have worked and yes, she had a scraping done, as I already said she was conventionally treated first.

No, he will not get a bath yet as he got spot on, makes little sense to wash it off again. And he doesn't scratch anymore since he got the injection.

Sorry EGAR I was'nt questioning your treatment at all, I was just looking for some advice on my dog.

Discodog

My little guy got another area on his nose which was getting bigger. As a precaution I treated him with Advocate on Sunday & the improvement is dramatic. It could be coincidence but it is the second time that this has happened.

pitbull_fanatic

is it just mange he has or is there more hidden problems? he's got the makings of a beautiful staffie x. looks a bit nervous but who'd blame him

EGAR

RubyGirl wrote: »

Sorry EGAR I was'nt questioning your treatment at all, I was just looking for some advice on my dog.

Sorry if it came across gruff, I was dead tired last night.

If it is Demodex mange then the immune system is usually compromised in some way and needs boosting. Feel free to PM me if you want.

EGAR

pitbull_fanatic wrote: »

is it just mange he has or is there more hidden problems? he's got the makings of a beautiful staffie x. looks a bit nervous but who'd blame him

No, just untreated mange gone on too long.

doctor evil

EGAR wrote: »

In case of an allergy the stop itch would not have worked and yes, she had a scraping done, as I already said she was conventionally treated first.

Sure sweet itch is an allergy as well? (reaction to midges saliva) Ignore if I'm rambling.

Is the dog feeling better now.

EGAR

I got the herbal supplement specifically for Sweet Itch. She had even been on steroids before that with no success, not even the slightest improvement.

EGAR

He has stopped scratching completely now, eats like a horse and all he does apart from that is sleep.. and sleep. He is a lovely little fella .

Whispered

How long does treatment usually go on for? Is it a case of never can tell?

EGAR

It really depends on the individual animal IMHO. Phoenix is young and will bounce back more quickly I hope.

chucken1

Egar,he's a very lucky doggie to end up with you. Look at that little face! He's adorable

EGAR

Update on Phoenix:

He is in foster with a boardsie since Sunday and is doing very well. Not as wrinkly anymore either and he is being pampered in the foster home

Cherry Blossom

EGAR wrote: »

Update on Phoenix:

He is in foster with a boardsie

Me thinks I recognise those floor tiles and those paws from pictures on another thread, me and my photographic memory

Is anything ever really anonymous?:p Fair play to you 'anonymous' boardsie

<Always a chance I'm wrong of course!>

Kersmash

how can people do this? I don't even have a pet but the my neighbours cat likes to hang around my house and has taken a shine to me. I can't even say no to him when he's pawing at the windows trying to get in how some people can do awful things like this is beyond me. well done on taking him in and getting him seen to. gorgeous dog.

Tranceypoo

So glad Phonenix got a happy ending, he looks so cute in that picture staring up at the camera. If only all dogs got that happy ending.

EGAR

adrenalinjunkie wrote: »

Me thinks I recognise those floor tiles and those paws from pictures on another thread, me and my photographic memory

Is anything ever really anonymous?:p Fair play to you 'anonymous' boardsie

<Always a chance I'm wrong of course!>

Lol, she can out herself if she likes

Whispered

This little man was doing so well, he had a fine covering of hair growing back and his skin seem healed. Bald but healed.

We suffered a set back yesterday. He has broken out in sores caused by a secondary bacterial infection. He's now on a course of antibiotics.

Something I was warned could happen, but a disapointment all the same.

If you want to keep up with his treatment, his recovery and his antics he has his very own FB page. http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100001981871592

EGAR

********drum roll**********

Whispered is out of the closet .

Whispered

Finally! lol

I'm hoping more people join up to his FB page. More people, more support, more suggestions and perhaps more donations towards his recovery.

puppieperson

Just saw the poor dog this is rampant all over the country all the animal shelters have to deal with advanced and painful mange. Ghandi said that the state of our animals and the way we treat them is indicative of the state of our society....... we are truly in a bad state here in Ireland broke and morally bankrupt. i volunteer in a shelter in my area and I hate humans as a result especially the travellers who are the cruelest of all.

Whispered

*sigh*

Another backwards step. Poor fella ended up in the vets today, under sedation to undergo a biopsy. He seems to be fighting the mange mites pretty well, with their numbers drastically decreased, but his skin keeps breaking out in sores. This is despite 2 bed changes a day, a bath every 3 days, the best of the best holistic food, a few different supplements, aloe and silcox base cream rubs and loads of rest.

He's currently at home, hopefully asleep (unless my OH is still up in which case he's at home running amok). He's such a little trooper. I really really just want him to feel better and comfortable. What an lovely little personality he has. Full of cuddles. Although not really sure how to play. You get down onto the floor to play with him and he just wants to sit on you.

On a good note. Despite the skin infections, the vet is convinced there are signs of improvement in his hair growth.

He was taking pics of him today. Apparently the worst case he has seen. He's warned me it's going to be a long road to recovery.

seanybiker

Aw the poor little chap. Keep up the good work

joyce2009

the poor sod hopefully with time he'll improve...well done on all the work your doing for him..:)

Tranceypoo

I've just sent Phoenix a friend request on FB!! I hope he has time to check his page soon, would like to keep up with his progress, hope is doing and feeling better

Whispered

Phoenix just added you! Can you send a PM and say hi so he knows who you are.