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Post by caz2golden on Dec 31, 2017 18:43:31 GMT
Phoebes hotspots have kicked off again Started with another on her tail about 2 days ago. Today found another five small ones all on one leg Poor mite is starting to look moth eaten with needing to trim areas back. Feeling deflated! Last time I was at vets all they seemed to want was to prescribe antibiotics and imply I should be using chemical flea treatments permanently (note no fleas present). Consultation was unpleasant and put me off going back again. I was hoping for ideas on how to help prevent them! I admit I do not have the facilities to bath her like I used to (hose pipe in garden seems cruel when it is so cold). Trying to think of things I can do but coming up short. At the moment just using an antiseptic spray. She has been on complete raw foods for the last week to make life easier over Christmas.
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Post by scallywag on Dec 31, 2017 19:05:20 GMT
Phoebes hotspots have kicked off again Started with another on her tail about 2 days ago. Today found another five small ones all on one leg Poor mite is starting to look moth eaten with needing to trim areas back. Feeling deflated! Last time I was at vets all they seemed to want was to prescribe antibiotics and imply I should be using chemical flea treatments permanently (note no fleas present). Consultation was unpleasant and put me off going back again. I was hoping for ideas on how to help prevent them! I admit I do not have the facilities to bath her like I used to (hose pipe in garden seems cruel when it is so cold). Trying to think of things I can do but coming up short. At the moment just using an antiseptic spray. She has been on complete raw foods for the last week to make life easier over Christmas. I feel for you Caz I know you are doing your best bybthe girls but keep being kicked in the gut. Do you go onto a goldies forum ? Can they offer advice on there ? HUGS XXX
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Post by migsy on Jan 1, 2018 22:21:20 GMT
I swear by using Epsom Salts caz2golden,I was so impressed I always keep a small tub in Skips medical kit.Have you tried googling natural home remedies for dogs suffering from hot pots? I would rather try a natural remedy first before going down the route of harsh chemicals.Its awful to see your pet in any discomfort.Hope you soon get it sorted.I nearly jumped down a neighbours throat when he insinuated his dogs flea problem was through other owners not routinely giving their dogs flea treatment,I told him none of my dogs have ever had fleas,and certainly have no intention of putting chemicals on him 'just in case'. This same person doesn't believe in bathing dogs,so perhaps that could be the cause of his dogs flea problem.The thought of a dog never ever having a bath makes me feel itchy.
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Post by migsy on Jan 1, 2018 22:29:50 GMT
P.s.Forgot to say it's half a teaspoon of Epsom Salts added to a cup of warm water to bathe hot spots,and itchy paws.A small tub is only a couple of pounds from the chemists,so worth a try.Good luck,I hope it helps.
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Post by orpheous87 on Jan 2, 2018 17:51:15 GMT
An oatmeal bath could also work, perhaps? ETA: Dorwest were answering questions on Twitter, so I asked what they'd recommend to treat hotspots as vet is just keen to give antibiotics and they said it would be better to call & speak to Gemma about it all, as it would need talking through (presumably to see whether they can help identify a possible cause or something?). And they gave me a link to their blog - www.dorwest.com/blog/hot-under-the-collar/. I can't remember if you've already considered the Dorwest products, but as I'd just asked them about their new product, I thought I'd ask the question.
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Post by caz2golden on Jan 2, 2018 19:14:54 GMT
I have not tried Epsom salts will ask chemist, sure I can come up with excuse it is for me! I am currently only using an antiseptic spray (leucillin) just as some of the areas are very sore (namely tail). Was considering getting some green clay on the last lot she had and never ordered it so must look into that again. Someone recommended it as it should help to dry it out and orpheous87 knew where to get some Dermatologist always told me to keep clear of oatmeal shampoo! Will have a re-look at dorwest products, keep wondering about their skin cream but again never got around to ordering it! Tried Sudocream last time but found it was just too messy and picked up dirt making areas worse!
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Post by orpheous87 on Jan 2, 2018 20:07:46 GMT
If you have a Holland & Barrett nearby, you can get Epsom salts from there too. My brother has brought them in for Mia before (she has eczema). I don't think they'd be as strict as a chemist about buying them for a dog.
I have heard good things about green clay so that would definitely be worth looking into. Maybe even contact the people at Naturally Animals to see if they know of anything else.
What's the issue with oatmeal shampoo then? Just out of interest, lol. I'm sure it was another thing that my brother recommended for Mia's eczema.
Might be worth having a chat with Dorwest too then, they might be able to advise whether their cream would work before you spend any money on it.
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Post by caz2golden on Jan 2, 2018 21:18:13 GMT
I think from reading many an article since allergies were identified that oatmeal shampoo can in certain circumstances as such 'feed' the bodies yeasts / bacteria (certain ones). It was just not advised for my dogs specific circumstances and I guess that aspect will not have changed! edit: rolled back on my emails and Dorwest did imply cream would be OK. They also tried to sell about every other supplement under the sun Trying to think of what to email to Naturally Animals, at the moment what I have put reads awful and uneducated!
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Post by orpheous87 on Jan 2, 2018 22:22:56 GMT
That makes sense! Best not to try that one then.
Haha, of course. Although they DO know what they're talking about I suppose so they might genuinely be trying to suggest something that will help.
It can't sound that bad!!
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Post by caz2golden on Jan 3, 2018 20:02:26 GMT
Phoebe had a bath today. Going to shops tomorrow so will keep eye out for things that might help her.
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Post by tonib on Jan 4, 2018 2:28:16 GMT
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Post by caz2golden on Jan 5, 2018 22:19:24 GMT
Did not have much luck really in boots, will go again and re-try at some point, as I did not find any of the things I was aiming for, though found a few other things that might be useful in future but I do not need now.
After a lot of help from orpheous87, and a few emails to companies, tonight I have finally ordered some green clay to use on the hotspots along with a number of supplements that I am hoping will help immune system and help get her back on track.
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Post by migsy on Jan 15, 2018 14:23:39 GMT
Your local chemist will have it caz2golden.The reason I said don't say it's for your dog is because they are not allowed to sell our products for pets. I only learned that when I went for children's cough linctus (from a supermarket) recommended in my dog book for one of my late dogs.When the chemist asked what age child was it for for,I said it was for my dog as it's recommended in my dog care book.Chemist said quietly " I didn't hear that", and explained why they aren't allowed to sell it for pet treatment.
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Post by caz2golden on Jan 15, 2018 17:43:15 GMT
I am now regretting not taking pictures of Phoebes sore spots so that I can track the changes! Given both dogs a bath today. I am reasonably sure that the green clay is making a difference.
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Post by orpheous87 on Jan 15, 2018 21:55:30 GMT
Start taking pics today caz2golden! It's not too late to track changes.
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