Guest Anonymous Posted March 24, 2003 Posted March 24, 2003 Dear All, I have an 11 year old Westie who is currently suffering from eczema over 50% of her body. She is on steriods every other day, and sometimes has to go on a course of antibiotics when it gets really really bad. We have a special bath lotion provided by the vets which we use regularly, but none of these things are helping. It's getting to the point where she is scratching/licking some of her fur off, and we desparately would love to hear from anyone who may be able to offer us some other options. (Salt baths haven't helped her either). She also suffers from a very bad ear - a combination of eczema/infection for which we have drops, but when that flares up she's so crazed by the itching that it's heart-breaking to watch. Both of these things flare up and then go down again. We love her so much and are willing to try anything to make her more comfortable. Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted March 24, 2003 Posted March 24, 2003 Has anyone used 'Bio-Coat/Itch-Ex' for eczema on dogs? A company called Nickers International Ltd sell this product, and it sounds ideal, but I am dubious to use a product I've never heard of. Stevo Quote
imported_Cassie Posted March 25, 2003 Posted March 25, 2003 One of my Newfoundland Dogs was suffering from hot spots, vaginal infections, ear infections...the Vet was constantley prescribing antibiotics...it was a horrible cycle and she was in a great deal of discomfort. I switched her from kibble to BARF diet and cut out all grains from her diet instead using fresh veggies etc...she is like a new dog all infections are gone, she is happy and in good health...I swear she is like a puppy again and she is 7 years old! any way for me it was the diet that had been the problem... Quote
daisykatep Posted March 25, 2003 Posted March 25, 2003 The best thing to do is to get her to go for an allergy test. Westies are very prone to skin problems. Allthe baths and antibiotics in the world wont cure the problem,they will ease it for a while maybe but you need to know what's causing it. My little Daisy (a Westie) had very bad skin problems and was put on antibiotics etc for a long time until we got a second opinion from another vet and had allergy tests done on her ,it turned out it was something inher food she was allergic to so a change of diet and no more excema. It's a bit expensive (the test) but saves a lot of money in the long run. Skin problems can be very painful and can cause a lot of stress for the dog. Keep us informed. good luck :P Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted March 26, 2003 Posted March 26, 2003 Thanks for all the advice you have all given. I think the first thing to do then is to get an allergy test - I don't know why the vets haven't suggested this to us before to be honest. But then again, maybe I should have thought to have done it.... Anyway, thanks again. Quote
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