Bad Dog Dandruff and Hair Loss in NM

**mwormser** · 04-24-2009, 06:05 PM

Thanks for the info. The vet didn't seem to think it was Cushings either. I did order an allergy shot. It take 10 days to manufacture.

The question is, How much money should you spend on a 12 year old dog? Granted I love my Jet and we have been through a lot together but it has already cost me 6K in tests with no diagnosis.

martin

**kokopup** · 04-24-2009, 07:13 PM

It is always a hard call when it comes to our pets and when is enough, enough. I have spent a fortune on Koko so I know how you feel. I have probably spent 6k+ on her and she is just 4 now. I had a $3700 bill for double CCL surgery when she was less than one.

Although 12 is considered old in retriever years I know you still want to do all you can to keep your beloved Jet comfortable..

You might try some of the things I posted that worked with Koko. I think her food was one of the issues we were fighting in addition to the allergies to household mold/dust mites etc. If she still has scabs you might try the lime/sulphur treatment along with the Etiderm shampoo.

Good luck to you and Jet.

**mwormser** · 05-17-2009, 10:35 AM

Didn't know I had to give him shots. Hate needles. I thought it was going to be 1 big shot the vet gave him. This is the last medical thing I can do besides bringing him to the Mayo Clinic for dogs, where ever it is.

martin and jet

**kokopup** · 05-17-2009, 12:05 PM

I give Koko her shot once a month. I hate shots myself but I have found that Koko doesn't even know when I give her the shot. The shot in combination to finding her the right non allergic food has her completely free of scale and dandruff. I hope the shots will help your dog. Give it time to work. It took several months before we say results. The Lime/sulphur dip along with the Etiderm shampoo helped clear up the lesions that she already had. These are things you can do yourself also.

**mwormser** · 07-09-2009, 03:55 PM

KOKO, I think they are working. It's been 2 months and the scabs are much smaller. No more gigantic ones. I just shaved his hair and his skin looks ok.

He looks funny since I only shaved his back and sides.

I wash him 1 a week in Chlorhexaderm 4% and a Chlorhexiderm spray.

martin

**kokopup** · 07-10-2009, 12:46 AM

Good to hear that you are starting to see results. I know it seemed like
forever before I saw results ,but the lesions did heal and have stayed
away. I had given Koko a lab cut last year and the sores were very visible
with her short hair. This year there are no scabs or dandruff and her coat
is nice and shiny.

Hang in there.

Bill