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Cocker Specific Discussion => Health => Topic started by: lynnebr on November 19, 2004, 07:26:57 PM

Title: Itchy Back
Post by: lynnebr on November 19, 2004, 07:26:57 PM

Mya is my 2 year old blue roan. She has a patch of itchy flakey skin on her back about the size of the palm of your hand.  The itch is driving her and us mad.  Have tried everything, from shampoo, lotions from the vet etc. It seems to clear up for a few weeks and then return. It stays in the same black patch on her back and has never spread or developed anywhere else. Any suggestions? :o  

Title: Itchy Back
Post by: PennyB on November 19, 2004, 10:25:37 PM

Not sure what it is but have you tried changing diet, and giving evening primrose oil

Title: Itchy Back
Post by: Penel on November 19, 2004, 11:56:40 PM

Have the vets done skin scrapes ?
Did you try Malaseb shampoo, every day ?  you must leave it on at least 5 - 10 minutes for it to work.
 

Title: Itchy Back
Post by: lynnebr on November 20, 2004, 01:26:22 AM

Yes have already changed her diet and she was already getting evening primrose. Thanks for your suggestions. B)  

Title: Itchy Back
Post by: scoobie on November 21, 2004, 08:50:17 PM

What are  you feeding her? There could be something in the food that she is allergic too hence Penels suggestion of skin scrapes

Title: Itchy Back
Post by: lynnebr on November 21, 2004, 09:01:07 PM

She has not had any skin scrappings done, may be that is the next step.  She is fed tinned meat and mixer the same as she has always been. No change of brand.

Title: Itchy Back
Post by: Tracey J on November 21, 2004, 10:04:27 PM

Molly had something similar last month, used the Malaseb and was clear within a week.  The vet also used an ultra violet light on the patch to make sure it wasn't ringworm.  Hope you find a solution soon.

Title: Itchy Back
Post by: Penel on November 22, 2004, 07:29:46 AM

When I use Malaseb shampoo - just on a small area - I just wet the area a bit - rub on the Malaseb shampoo - and let the dog wander around the house for about 15 mins, then I wipe off the area with a wet flannel.  It doesn't matter if you leave a bit of residue of the shampoo - as it carries on working.

Are you sure there are no fleas ?

Title: Itchy Back
Post by: lynnebr on November 22, 2004, 05:10:56 PM

Definetly no fleas. Have checked very carefully. Did yuo get the shampoo from your vet?

Title: Itchy Back
Post by: Tracey J on November 22, 2004, 05:24:49 PM

I got mine from the vet, and as Penel said, I only used it on the affected area, so no hassles with having to bath her every few days.

Title: Itchy Back
Post by: lynnebr on November 22, 2004, 05:28:44 PM

Thanks will see if I can get some shampoo ASAP the scratching, flaking,nawing back rubbing on furniture and floor is driving us all mad. Poor Mya not her fault. ;)  

Title: Itchy Back
Post by: Penel on November 22, 2004, 06:27:12 PM

I'm surprised the vets haven't suggested Malaseb - its brilliant stuff - your dog may have a Staph. infection which just hangs about.  It also deals with yeasty fungal nasties too.