Re: [PyrNet-L] chewing off fur

[Jack & Charlotte Perry <pyreau@erols.com>]

We have had great luck w. spraying itchy spots w. solarcaine spray to keep the
dogs from chewing.  If the spot is oozing you want to get it dry.  Alcohol will
sting but does dry it out.  Another solution is to wash the area and then use
Gold Bond medicated powder.  Septiderm lotion is also good (can be ordered
through Vet catalog)..

It isn't always easy to figure out the cause of the itching.  For us, it often
turns out to be a food allergy.  We have found that our Pyrs just do not do well
w. high protein and high fat foods.  Actually, we are currently trying to figure
out the cause of one of our dog's scratching....we think it is an allergy to
corn!
Charlotte

MGApeach@aol.com wrote:

> There are several shampoos available through your vet that can help with hot
> spots. I have a Brittany who has awful skin. One that has worked well for me
> is Chlorhexiderm Maximum 4%. We have just started carrying a shampoo called
> Relief Shampoo at the hospital where I work, and it seems to help alot as
> well. Have you tried any dietary supplements? There are also quite a few of
> those out that help. There are multiple fatty acid supplements, and a
> nutritional aid that I like is called Juice Plus+.
>
> Melissa
>
> In a message dated 10/25/1999 10:24:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> Pacerized@aol.com writes:
>
> <<  In recently joining the group and being a new pyr owner I've found what
>  I've read from everyone to be extremely helpful. I have a small problem I
> was
>  wondering if anyone has found a solution to in the past. My 11 month old pyr
>  Bella started biting at a spot on her back about 6-8 weeks ago, the vet has
>  told me it's just a "hot spot" and not to worry too much, and to just put
>  some cortaid on it to reduce the itching. The area that started out the size
>  of a quarter is now almost the size of my palm. I've continued trying the
>  cortaid, but it really doesn't seem to help.  She doesn't have fleas, and is
>  completely healthy other than this.  Any suggestions to keep her from biting
>  at this so her fur can grow back would be greatly appreciated.
>             >>
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