Re: [pyrnet] Hot Spots

[Kelly Haskins <lovemypyr@yahoo.com>]

Hi Nancy,
Last year Mandy had a problem with hot spots that I
was able to successfully treat at home after getting
advice from the list. But, she still seemed to be very
itchy in general. One thing that has made an amazing
difference for her is that I started (and continue
every day) her on fish oil supplements, also known as
a derm cap, or an essential fatty acid supplement. I
actually buy her the one for people, rather than dogs,
its exactly the same ingredients and alot cheaper.
I was told it might take a couple of weeks to see
results, but in 4-5 days she stopped itching totally.
It was some of the best advice I've gotten for pyrs. I
think alot of them tend to have sensitive skin and
it's worked great for her.
She especially loves taking the pills because I coat
it in a little peanut butter first.
Good luck,
Kelly & Mandy

--- Nancy K <nakhere@hotmail.com> wrote:
> My rescued Pyr, Eiger, has got a really big problem
> and you folks have just 
> hit on it. He used to lick and scratch all over his
> body when I first 
> adopted him. That has pretty much stopped since
> we've used very gentle 
> anti-allergic shampoo. But.... he keeps stretching
> as hard as he can to lick 
> his butt. He pulls out hair sometimes because he is
> trying so hard. I have 
> had the groomer clip down his butt, I have sprayed
> it with Apple Bitter, 
> I've harped, ranted, and raved. How do I get him to
> stop? He doesn't have 
> worms, he's clean, I'm almost positive it isn't due
> to any allergy. It's 
> either nerves or an overactive cleanliness problem
> as he's not dirty either. 
> I could use any and all suggestions you can give me
> as he is really 
> determined and we had the beginnings of a hot spot
> there this spring. Thanks 
> so much. Nancy
> 
> 
>
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