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maggie


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Newbie
05/07/2008 12:32 AM  

our dog has dry skin and rash on her tummy?

k_dmom33


Terrier Terror
Terrier Terror
05/07/2008 12:37 AM  
My dog did too. She was itchy and rashy. Red rash on her belly. I discovered through reading on this site that she prob. had an allergy. I switched her food to Natural Balance and her skin issues went completely away. I was feeding Purina Dog chow before that. So mine was a food allergy, most likely to grains. What food are you feeding?

~~Teresa~~
tiggarat


Bratty Ratty
Bratty Ratty
05/07/2008 1:43 AM  
There could be many reasons for her rash, but since ratties are prone to grain allergies, I'd think it would be connected to that. Consider switching your pup to a grain free kibble...there are several out there that are pretty good. I give my ratties Innova EVO.

Lisabeth

furbabies: Lucy and Molly (1 1/2 yr old decker ratties), and Rosie (3 yr old dobie)
Buddy - gone but never forgotten.

"I don't think he has any idea he's a dog, really. Of course, he thinks he has a rather odd figure for a man" - Dodie Smith
gwacie


Rat-A-Tat-Tat
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
05/07/2008 7:37 AM  
For sure look for a grain free food. Lots of folks like the EVO. Natural Balance has a grain free. Solid Gold has a grain free. There are several on the market now. They cost a little more but these small dogs don't eat that much (trust me, I used to feed an 80lb greyhound!!)

gwacie (Bethany)
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Ski


Ratastic
Ratastic
05/07/2008 1:03 PM  

There was an article in our local newspaper yesterday that mentioned a homemade remedy for dogs (and horses) hot spots.  They say mix equal parts water, baby oil and Listerine in a spray bottle, spray it on and and massage it into the skin for immediate relief.  They said a possible explanation was that Listerine contains herbal oils that may have anti-fungal activity.

talatzkomom


Ratastic
Ratastic
05/07/2008 1:15 PM  

hummm bet that smells weird? I guess the bugs wouldn't like it much either...wonder if it works?


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gwacie


Rat-A-Tat-Tat
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
05/07/2008 5:23 PM  
Wonder if the new minty listerine would do it. Minty fresh terrier...mmmmm

gwacie (Bethany)
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