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07-08-2009, 10:52 PM
Originally Posted by girliebiker 
We had a very similar thing with our old GSD. She had times when her skin and coat where itchy and uncomfortable, we also noticed it was around her season. Once she was spayed it cleared up. I hope this works for you.
Originally Posted by Tupacs2legs
steroids are ok SHORT term in most cases,anyway was only trying to help
the a.t results were kind of standard then,what does your vet use when she has a 'flare up'?
my advice would be VERY HIGH levels of omega and gla(but i guess shes already being given that) it will help her skin in general and will also help if it is hormone related,and of course the spay
good luck
However, i do appreciate any advice you have
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07-08-2009, 11:02 PM
Originally Posted by Minihaha
Hi VV
I have read there is a connection between atopic dermatitis and irregular oestrus cycles in bitches.I have tried to find the paper on this but can't.
If you ever come across it would love to have a read
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07-08-2009, 11:33 PM
Originally Posted by Vodka Vixen
Really? Thanks Mini, thats very interesting, looks like I'm going to be up all night, seeing what i can find.
If you ever come across it would love to have a read
I spotted this on a breed site ...
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07-08-2009, 11:36 PM
Poor Amy. This one mentions abnormal oestrus cycles and atopy in dogs but I haven't read it all!
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08-08-2009, 07:00 AM
Originally Posted by Minihaha
...I can't find it again VV, I read it a while back when looking for some information on atopic dermatitis for a friend , it was a PDF file .
I spotted this on a breed site ...
Originally Posted by mse2ponder
http://books.google.co.uk/books?hl=e...llergy&f=false
Poor Amy. This one mentions abnormal oestrus cycles and atopy in dogs but I haven't read it all!
I'll have a good read of that when i have woken up a bit more
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08-08-2009, 07:16 AM
I suppose you'll only know for good once she is done. Hopefully it'll mean that once she is done she should be fine with simple management rather than relying on drugs, which can only be a good thing!
Give her a big hug from me.
Becky
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08-08-2009, 07:28 AM
Originally Posted by Mahooli
I don't see why a flare up can't be linked to her seasons, after all our own hormonal cycle can cause flare ups of spots, skin problems etc as well.
I suppose you'll only know for good once she is done. Hopefully it'll mean that once she is done she should be fine with simple management rather than relying on drugs, which can only be a good thing!
Give her a big hug from me.
Becky
I could be clutching at straws, it's just the more i think about it, the more the timings match up, I'm not saying the tests done were wrong just that maybe this is adding to it and her immune system copes ok until she cycles.
She will still have the odd scratch in between but at these times she is breaking the skin and making a right mess of herself. Will be jumping in quick this time to get her spayed, the only way i will know for sure, just a shame we have to wait again.
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08-08-2009, 07:59 AM
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08-08-2009, 08:16 PM
Would be so much easier for little Amy and for yourself if they are linked-fingers crossed for you
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