snowman 37 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Hello people my mates gramp as a Russell his problem is he has red spots all over him they are very itchy and do get sore and the dog is always hot he has taken it to the vets and they said it was dermatitis in the blood they can't do anything for him he's taking it to get a seconded opinion but is gramp is getting upset cause he dosent now what to do anybody here'd of this any ideas of what he can try thanks all help appreciated snowman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skinner 348 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Hello people my mates gramp as a Russell his problem is he has red spots all over him they are very itchy and do get sore and the dog is always hot he has taken it to the vets and they said it was dermatitis in the blood they can't do anything for him he's taking it to get a seconded opinion but is gramp is getting upset cause he dosent now what to do anybody here'd of this any ideas of what he can try thanks all help appreciated snowman look up dens sulphur homeopathy remedy, that shoud do the trick, good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snowman 37 Posted January 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Cheers bud look it up now I let you know how I get on tab snowman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skinner 348 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Cheers bud look it up now I let you know how I get on tab snowman ok that would be good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlefish 588 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 (edited) What's he feeding it on? It could be allergy related. Edited January 13, 2013 by littlefish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R.A.W 1,987 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 how about etirderm shampoo. did the vet not suggest anything ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R.A.W 1,987 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 dermatitis in the blood ? are you sure mate? i don't think that vets a vet!!!!!!!!!!! dermatitis has many causes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,174 Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Dermatitis means inflammation of the skin, but it can be caused by something in the blood: an allergen maybe as has already been suggested. I'd start by getting the dog on to a sensitive diet: in other words, boiled rice and either white fish or chicken, both of which are well tolerated by even the most hyper sensitive animals. Don't forget to add a good supplement: something like either Keeper's Mix or Kelp powder (Dorwest Herbs do these). Don't let them feed the dog any titbits at all. The dog will need to be on this diet for at least 3 months before you know if it is diet related, with no extras during that time. In fact, why not phone up the people at Dorwest Herbs and ask for their help: they are brilliant at sorting out skin problems. Not vets, but they do a very good range of herbal remedies as well as being highly qualified to help with weird problems: http://www.dorwest.com/ Also, some washing powders, carpet shampoos (Shake and Vac is top of the list for causing skin problems in dogs), fabric conditioners, can cause skin irritation. Could also be dust mites, cheytiella mites. Trying to find the answer to skin problems is like looking for a needle in a haystack, and all possibilities must be eliminated one at a time to make progress: good luck! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sandymere 8,263 Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 This link is the most up to date info, long but informative. http://onlinelibrary...10.00889.x/full Avoid homeopathy as its just suger tablets and and herbs as they will just muddy the water even more I've posted on this before and will try to find it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snowman 37 Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Ok thanks for all the replies I will pass on all info to my mates gramp ps that's what the vet told him that it was dermatitis in the blood I Avnet a clue if that is possible or not just what my mate told me but like I said thanks to everyone I will tell him to change diet as was said and let you know how he gets on cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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