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24-01-2008, 10:09 AM
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24-01-2008, 11:02 AM
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24-01-2008, 11:57 AM
Originally Posted by Mahooli 
My lot do this they are rubbing the sleep out of their eyes. If she isn't scratching excessively, doesn't have raw looking or black skin and her coat isn't scurffy then I think you may be being aken for a ride. I've heard several westie people having their dogs treated for 'westie skin' when they didn't have anything wrong.
I certainly wouldn't be putting my dogs on steriods if I hadn't actually gone to the vets for her skin.
What I would do if you do think she has skin problems is make sure she is on a good diet with the relevant oils in to maintain helath coat and skin.
Steriods can cause a lot of problems and she is only a baby and I certainly wouldn't be giving steroids to a puppy for no reason.
To be honest I think your vet has been very unprofessional. Westie pups can have very pink ears until their adult coat has developed.
Becky
I totally agree with you.
Some Westies (and dogs in general) can rub you on the leg or sofa for no reason other than an annoying habit. Anna, make sure you tell her off firmly when she does the rubbing as it can quickly become a prolonged habit that is hard to break.
Westies have pink skin as puppies, and should do as adults aswell. The ears on a Westie puppy look very pink because their head hear hasn't grow in properly yet, and Willow is only young. They should not be red and inflammed though, obviously. I'm a concerned that your vet has aready given her a steroid injection
. I woud seek a second opinion from another vet if I were you. I would suggest getting hold of some Malaseb shampoo and bathing her with that - read the instructions carefully - I'm almost sure you can use it on a puppy of her age.
And as Becky said, make sure she's on a hypoallergenic diet and add Evening Primrose oil and Starfower oil to her diet as as soon as possible.
Also, wash her bedding etc in non biological detergent.
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25-01-2008, 01:54 PM
Glad your insurance covers you, at least that is one less thing to worry about:smt002 I've heard Westies are very prone to skin conditions, I do hope this clears up soon.
Don't forget to only give hypo-allergenic treats too:smt002 :smt002
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25-01-2008, 02:28 PM
Originally Posted by Anne-Marie
Aww poor lamb, it must be miserable being itchy
Glad your insurance covers you, at least that is one less thing to worry about:smt002 I've heard Westies are very prone to skin conditions, I do hope this clears up soon.
Don't forget to only give hypo-allergenic treats too:smt002 :smt002
Good point, Anne-Marie.
Burns and James Wellbeloved do a good range of hypoallergenic treats and biscuits.
James Wellbeloved Crackerjacks and Minijacks:
http://www.wellbeloved.com/welcome/dog/treats/index.htm
Burns Kelties:
http://www.shop.burns-pet-nutrition....reats.html#a56
Mine love all of the treats above!
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25-01-2008, 02:35 PM
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