Really frustrating...

janey wrote:

Oh Sue, sorry its coming back, I haven't a clue what to suggest. Did the vets do another scrape to see if it was anything?

inez maria wrote:Oh and Vinnie had real scratchy skin until the vet recommended high Gamma linolenic acid GLA called "VIACUTAN PLUS" which I now buy from E Bay or Amazon as it is cheaper. It has greatly improved his coat and we dont have hardly any scratching either. Again hope this may be of some help.

hollymolly wrote:

janey wrote:

Oh Sue, sorry its coming back, I haven't a clue what to suggest. Did the vets do another scrape to see if it was anything?

No they dint do another scrape they just said try the Advocate to see if it improves at all but am thinking am gunna have to take her back again but i sometimes feel there just guessing at what it could be.. I dont know what would be a better way to go.. get another scrape done or get some bloods done to rule out any allergys...

So frustrating sometimes ..x

janey wrote:

hollymolly wrote:

janey wrote:

Oh Sue, sorry its coming back, I haven't a clue what to suggest. Did the vets do another scrape to see if it was anything?

No they dint do another scrape they just said try the Advocate to see if it improves at all but am thinking am gunna have to take her back again but i sometimes feel there just guessing at what it could be.. I dont know what would be a better way to go.. get another scrape done or get some bloods done to rule out any allergys...

So frustrating sometimes ..x

Yes it is, but you'll get there, again Xx

hollymolly wrote:

inez maria wrote:Oh and Vinnie had real scratchy skin until the vet recommended high Gamma linolenic acid GLA called "VIACUTAN PLUS" which I now buy from E Bay or Amazon as it is cheaper. It has greatly improved his coat and we dont have hardly any scratching either. Again hope this may be of some help.

Thanks inez for the advice... Did vinnie also have thinning fur anywhere or was he just itchy..

inez maria wrote:

hollymolly wrote:

inez maria wrote:Oh and Vinnie had real scratchy skin until the vet recommended high Gamma linolenic acid GLA called "VIACUTAN PLUS" which I now buy from E Bay or Amazon as it is cheaper. It has greatly improved his coat and we dont have hardly any scratching either. Again hope this may be of some help.

Thanks inez for the advice... Did vinnie also have thinning fur anywhere or was he just itchy..

Yes Vinnie had bad bald patches mainly around the head area. The vet that suggested the GLA had staffs herself. She said it would help and it certainly has, his coat is beautiful now. He also has VetVits glossy coat omega,aswell which has not only fish oil but Vitamin E and Zinc also.

janey wrote:

When I had probs with my first, and since Moo both vets had me on royal canin veterinary controlled diet, chicken and rice. Its also used as a recovery pack when dogs need it for a few days.

All I can say is it really worked for me, not as a full time thing but gave me time to find a balance Xx

hollymolly wrote:

janey wrote:

When I had probs with my first, and since Moo both vets had me on royal canin veterinary controlled diet, chicken and rice. Its also used as a recovery pack when dogs need it for a few days.

All I can say is it really worked for me, not as a full time thing but gave me time to find a balance Xx

Cheers Janey i will ask about the Royal Canin stuff if i end up back at the vets with her xx

inez maria wrote:

hollymolly wrote:

janey wrote:

When I had probs with my first, and since Moo both vets had me on royal canin veterinary controlled diet, chicken and rice. Its also used as a recovery pack when dogs need it for a few days.

All I can say is it really worked for me, not as a full time thing but gave me time to find a balance Xx

Cheers Janey i will ask about the Royal Canin stuff if i end up back at the vets with her xx

Yes Sue I also had a bag of the Royal Canin hypoallergenic, but I never gave it him as a full diet which she suggested as that was all he was allowed. So I changed His diet to oven baked Wholemeal biscuits and nature diet Lamb and Turkey and Rabbit, along with the oils and just used the Royal Canin for treats. It worked for me anyway. If you do try the Viacutan vet told me 4 squirts to start with on his food,which I did for 6 to 8 weeks, He now has 2 squirts on his evening meal but I do increase it if he gets a bit scratchy. Hope all this maybe of help

hollymolly wrote:

inez maria wrote:

hollymolly wrote:

janey wrote:

When I had probs with my first, and since Moo both vets had me on royal canin veterinary controlled diet, chicken and rice. Its also used as a recovery pack when dogs need it for a few days.

All I can say is it really worked for me, not as a full time thing but gave me time to find a balance Xx

Cheers Janey i will ask about the Royal Canin stuff if i end up back at the vets with her xx

Yes Sue I also had a bag of the Royal Canin hypoallergenic, but I never gave it him as a full diet which she suggested as that was all he was allowed. So I changed His diet to oven baked Wholemeal biscuits and nature diet Lamb and Turkey and Rabbit, along with the oils and just used the Royal Canin for treats. It worked for me anyway. If you do try the Viacutan vet told me 4 squirts to start with on his food,which I did for 6 to 8 weeks, He now has 2 squirts on his evening meal but I do increase it if he gets a bit scratchy. Hope all this maybe of help

I get the biscuits from my local pet store, but I do know there is a company that do them, but cant remember the name. They are a wholemeal terrier mixer biscuit. I could find out the company and let you know as your local store would probably be able to order for you. So glad i have been some help

Right inez... I think youv'e persuaded me to try that Viacutan an i'll do the 4 squirts for 6 to 8 squirts like you say ... where did you get the oven baked wholemeal bics from ? x