Scratching TOO Much
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Thanks, I will check that out. Bob
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> http://www.omahavaccine.com/store/shampoos_misc.html#1443 > THey sell a gallon of this stuff for about 75 bucks, which is the > lowest price I’ve found. My groomer said she was paying almost 2x that > much. >I tried on-line, and by the time you pay for shipping, you may save $2.00. >Try here and go to Shampoos by DVM >http://www.vetamerica.com/dog-supplies.html >Bob >> Hi, >> Does anyone know where I can order Malaseb ($20 at my vet) any cheaper >than >> getting it from the vet? Maybe another cheaper brand with the same active >> ingredients (Miconazole Nitrate 2%, Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2%). > ~~ Kathi ~~
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Hi, Does anyone know where I can order Malaseb ($20 at my vet) any cheaper than getting it from the vet? Maybe another cheaper brand with the same active ingredients (Miconazole Nitrate 2%, Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2%).
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I tried on-line, and by the time you pay for shipping, you may save $2.00. Try here and go to Shampoos by DVM http://www.vetamerica.com/dog-supplies.html Bob
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi, > Does anyone know where I can order Malaseb ($20 at my vet) any cheaper than > getting it from the vet? Maybe another cheaper brand with the same active > ingredients (Miconazole Nitrate 2%, Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2%).
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http://www.omahavaccine.com/store/shampoos_misc.html#1443 THey sell a gallon of this stuff for about 75 bucks, which is the lowest price I’ve found. My groomer said she was paying almost 2x that much. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >I tried on-line, and by the time you pay for shipping, you may save $2.00. >Try here and go to Shampoos by DVM >http://www.vetamerica.com/dog-supplies.html >Bob > Hi, > Does anyone know where I can order Malaseb ($20 at my vet) any cheaper >than > getting it from the vet? Maybe another cheaper brand with the same active > ingredients (Miconazole Nitrate 2%, Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2%).
~~ Kathi ~~
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> I hope your dog improves. I know what a helpless feeling you have when you > see your friend suffer and you can’t seem to help. > Bob
He’s not scratching AS much, but now it seems his ears are bothering him more so of course now I’m wondering if he has ear mites. This is all really frustrating because I’ve been out of work right now, and I simply don’t have the money to take him to the vet, which appears to be what I’m going to have to do. I don’t know, I’m just really frustrated right now with it all. B-Worthey
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> We found a Quarter patch where the hair had fallen out that prompted us to > take her to the Vet. Her skin was red all over from scratching but no other > hair loss or open lesions. She’s doing well after 2 of 3 treatments. She was > first treated with antibiotics for a Staph infection.
Well, I didn’t know that. Like I said when I thought of a dog with the mange, hair is falling out all over. Maybe this is what is going on with my dog, but how do they get the mange? I have no idea whats wrong with him. I’d hped the shampoo would help, and I think it has a bit, but now his ears are bothering him more. I feel so bad for him, cuz I’m pretty much helpless right now. B-Worthey
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If your dog’s old enough cortisone/predisone is a short term option. Excessive thirst/hunger are side effects of steroid use, but short term use will control, not cure, the itching. The beagle we had before our current dog had horrible skin/itching problem with significant hair loss as a puppy. They treated her for sarcoptic mites(see below). The vet said almost all puppies come in contact with this condition but as a result her slow developing immune system she developed this condition when young and was fine after it (immune system) finally fully developed. http://www.vetinfo.com/dsmange.html
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> We found a Quarter patch where the hair had fallen out that prompted us to > take her to the Vet. Her skin was red all over from scratching but no > other > hair loss or open lesions. She’s doing well after 2 of 3 treatments. She > was > first treated with antibiotics for a Staph infection. > Well, I didn’t know that. Like I said when I thought of a dog with the > mange, hair is falling out all over. Maybe this is what is going on with my > dog, but how do they get the mange? I have no idea whats wrong with him. > I’d hped the shampoo would help, and I think it has a bit, but now his ears > are bothering him more. I feel so bad for him, cuz I’m pretty much helpless > right now. > B-Worthey
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As mentioned above in the thread, allergy is often the initial cause. Change in dog food is often a culprit, especially, unusual food ( like running out of the regular stock and buying an alternative…) Summer effect: make sure the food is fresh ( industrial food), it can go wrong through too long exposure to high humidity. Activity in the garden ( during summer), use of "odd chemicals" in garden maintenance…etc As the previous message did said, initial allergy can lead to secondary infections (impetigo)…etc Watch out in using other chemicals ( shampoo, powders,..etc) to cure scratching,…can lead to more scratching!!! Paddy
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I hope your dog improves. I know what a helpless feeling you have when you > see your friend suffer and you can’t seem to help. > Bob > He’s not scratching AS much, but now it seems his ears are bothering him > more so of course now I’m wondering if he has ear mites. This is all really > frustrating because I’ve been out of work right now, and I simply don’t have > the money to take him to the vet, which appears to be what I’m going to have > to do. I don’t know, I’m just really frustrated right now with it all. > B-Worthey
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We found a Quarter patch where the hair had fallen out that prompted us to take her to the Vet. Her skin was red all over from scratching but no other hair loss or open lesions. She’s doing well after 2 of 3 treatments. She was first treated with antibiotics for a Staph infection.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Sounds like our 5 month old beagle. She’s now responding well to treatment > for mange. > I thought with the mange though his hair would be just falling out. I know > thats what I’ve seen with dogs and people say he has the mange. My dog is > not doing that, well, I think he has scracthed/chewed some places raw, but I > never would have thought mange, no other hair is falling out. > B-Worthey
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Sounds like our 5 month old beagle. She’s now responding well to treatment for mange.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> My dog is scratching, scratching, scratching. Scratching his ears, his > belly, chewing on his tail/hind quarters, like there is no tomorrow. At > first I figured it was just fleas maybe. I’ve seen no fleas on him, used > different products for repeleants, given him baths in flea/tick shampoo > (scratching before this, so its not the shampoo), and he is still > scratching. I did find a tick stuck on him, but I think he was scratching > before that. This may sound crazy too, but I live in MS, and with all this > talk of West Nile virus, I wonder if he could’ve been bitten by a mosquito > and gotten this, but I’ve heard nothing of any symptoms in animals. I > haven’t been able to get him to a vet, and am looking for some suggestions > as to what to do for him. Could it be allergies? If it is, this would be > the first time he’s shown any problems with allergies. Thanks for any > advice. > B-Worthey
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> Sounds like our 5 month old beagle. She’s now responding well to treatment > for mange.
I thought with the mange though his hair would be just falling out. I know thats what I’ve seen with dogs and people say he has the mange. My dog is not doing that, well, I think he has scracthed/chewed some places raw, but I never would have thought mange, no other hair is falling out. B-Worthey
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have a Cairn Terrier that has problems every summer for the past 5 years. > Stomach turns red, chews on paws and scratches. Tried it all!!!!!! Diet, > supplements, antihistamines, on and on. > Took him to a new vet two weeks ago, brought home two new shampoos and > instant relief. > Both DVM products. PearLyt and Malaseb. PearLyt for a pre shampoo ($7.40 for > 12 oz.), and the Malaseb ($22.00 for 12 oz.). A quick shampoo with the > PearLyt since it is cheaper. The vet mentioned not to leave him wet too long > with the first shampoo before using the Malaseb (something about hydrating > the skin and then the Malaseb would not be as effective). The Malaseb must > be left on for about 20 minutes before rinsing. Twice a week for the first > couple of weeks and once a week for the next 4 weeks. Then as needed. > I searched for the products online, but with shipping etc, it is only $6.00 > more at my vet’s, and I do not mind paying my local vet the extra. > I have also been using Missing Link and I believe this has helped also. > Bob
Thanks for the info. I have a medicated shampoo that I picked up at a pet store that says its for some skin conditions and to help with scratching. It has sulphur, salicylic acid and something else as active ingredients. Any thoughts on these? I’ve given him a bath, but he’s still scratching. I’m thinking it will need to be repeated as you said to truly have an effect. Anyway, thanks for the info. If things don’t get better, I suppose I’ll have to take him to the vet. B-Worthey
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I can only speak from my personal experience. I have tried numerous shampoos and rinses, and some only seemed to make him worse. These are the first two that I have had truly positive results with for my friend. As my new vet explained to me, a lot of itching starts with some allergy, and then the scratching leads to problems with bacteria and fungal infections. I mentioned that he was chewing his paws, and she felt that was a real sign of fungal infection. The Malaseb lists Miconazole Nitrate 2% and Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% as the active ingredients. The PearLyte has an oatmeal base and that also helps with the skin irritation. I am certain there are others in this group way more qualified than I am about commenting on ingredients in pet shampoos. Possibly you could do a Google search and get a lot of information. I hope your dog improves. I know what a helpless feeling you have when you see your friend suffer and you can’t seem to help. Bob
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have a Cairn Terrier that has problems every summer for the past 5 > years. > Stomach turns red, chews on paws and scratches. Tried it all!!!!!! Diet, > supplements, antihistamines, on and on. > Took him to a new vet two weeks ago, brought home two new shampoos and > instant relief. > Both DVM products. PearLyt and Malaseb. PearLyt for a pre shampoo ($7.40 > for > 12 oz.), and the Malaseb ($22.00 for 12 oz.). A quick shampoo with the > PearLyt since it is cheaper. The vet mentioned not to leave him wet too > long > with the first shampoo before using the Malaseb (something about hydrating > the skin and then the Malaseb would not be as effective). The Malaseb must > be left on for about 20 minutes before rinsing. Twice a week for the first > couple of weeks and once a week for the next 4 weeks. Then as needed. > I searched for the products online, but with shipping etc, it is only > $6.00 > more at my vet’s, and I do not mind paying my local vet the extra. > I have also been using Missing Link and I believe this has helped also. > Bob > Thanks for the info. I have a medicated shampoo that I picked up at a pet > store that says its for some skin conditions and to help with scratching. > It has sulphur, salicylic acid and something else as active ingredients. > Any thoughts on these? I’ve given him a bath, but he’s still scratching. > I’m thinking it will need to be repeated as you said to truly have an > effect. Anyway, thanks for the info. If things don’t get better, I suppose > I’ll have to take him to the vet. > B-Worthey
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