Common Skin Problems on your Dog
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» Noniejean - Puppies: weening
Hello Chris, I was wondering if you could tell me the best age to ween puppies from their mother and then also when they can leave to another home..do you just take them off their mothers milk completely and start them on solids or what? Thanks for the help...Noniejean-- posted by Noniejean
» Fanny - Weaning pups
Hmm. When I had cocker babies I would leave them with mom until about 6 weeks old. Then I would buy dry premium puppy food and grind in to a powder in the blender. Add some warm 2% canned milk to make a thin baby pabulum consistency liquid, pour it in a pie plate and put it down on newspaper for the pups to dive into. And I mean dive. What a mess but they love it and get full tummys quickly. That is when they get their first bath and hair cut. (Sometimes the haircut is earlier{Smile})Then Mom gets a break.{G} It gets thicker and less milk each day until they are eating the hard crunchies and water on the side. By the time they are 8 weeks old they are weaned and socially mature to be placed in new homes. I wouldn't recommend any sooner than that.
Good luck!
Chris
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» amelita99 - Help with Rottweiller's ear
I noticed a spot on the inside flap of one of my Rottweiller's ears (tip) a couple weeks ago--it's small, white, hairless, flat, and dry--I just assumed is was dry skin, and put some ointment on it. It hasn't gone away, however, and now I've noticed several small raised bumps around this spot (NOT hairless).Does anyone have an idea what this might be? It doesn't hurt the dog to touch it, and she doesn't appear to be uncomfortable with it (no itching or shaking her head).
I'm avoiding the vet until the last option, because she, although extrememly docile at home, is not the least bit receptive to our poor vet!!
Thank you!
Amy
-- posted by amelita99
» Fanny - Re: Help with Rottweiller's ear
In response to message posted by amelita99:Sounds like you may be dealing with a type of Seborrhea. The symptoms you describe are typical. It may even resemble ringworm. The fact it doesn't seem to bother your dog, indicates that mange or mites may not be the cause as that will drive her nuts scratching. You didn't say how old she was, but sometimes these things will pop up due to hormones imbalances during different ages in a dogs life. Unfortunately the only way you can be certain is to go to seek a vets advice. Barring that, I would try some shampoos like Sebulex, Pragmatar or Seleen. Sometimes it is simply a case of oily skin( excess sebum) that requires a good cleaning. Cortisone is used for itching and antibiotics for bacterial infections. Hope this sheds some light on it, but if the condition worsens after home treatment, you may not have a choice but see a vet.
Gook luck,
Chris
-- posted by Fanny
» Noniejean - Bad Behavior
I am having quite a problem with my two little Shih Tzu's. One is six months and the other is 3 months and they are both engaging in this obnoxious behavior. It seems that when they relieve themselves they also like to clean up after themselves. How can I get them to stop doing this...I try to always be there when they go but sometimes I just am not in the right place at the right time and so they just help themselves...Please help...what training can I do to get them to stop and how do I go about it....Noniejean-- posted by Noniejean
» Fanny - Re: Bad Behavior
In response to message posted by Noniejean:I thought this question sounded familiar! I can't think of any other suggestions for you other than what I said in the discussion "Naughty Puppies" last month. I guess my tips didn't work:(
Let us know if you are successful with whatever method you try.
Good Luck
Chris
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» Fanny - Re: Re: Re: Bad Behavior
In response to message posted by Noniejean:Oh no, Noniejean. It was a discussion you started back in Nov. http://suite101.com/discussion.cfm/dog_g...
-- posted by Fanny
» djsherrib - Shih Tzu
hello my 3yr old Shih Tzu has a terrible skin problem. Flacky and is itching all the time. She bites her inside of her legs and her back near her butt. She was put on steroids and she does'nt itch as much but she is still flakey when she is brushed..She has scabs on her. Would giving her Vitamin E (by mouth) be ok...thanks for your time.-- posted by djsherrib
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