West Highland White Terrier Forum:
Westie skin problems

Our year-old Westie has had problems since she was five months old. Originally they suspected parvo. Vomiting, severe diarrhea, and she was hospitalized for several days. It was not parvo. For the last several months, she has had a red rash, welts, and heat spots all over her underbody, losing the hair on her legs. She has been treated for thyroid and yeast problems, and has been on cortisone, atarax, and antibiotics. Any suggestions? This has run into mega bucks and it looks like no one knows what to treat her for! Help!

What are you feeding your dog? Many Westies can be allergic to corn and corn b-products. Have you tried an omega 3/mega 6 supplement? These are fatty acids that help repair and rebuild the skin and coat. They also help with allergies and itchy skin? Has the vet done a full blood work on your dog? They will be able to determine if there is an allergen by her white blood cell levels.

Good luck,

Rob/chicago

Look at your food label. Is there corn in it? Try Flint River Ranch Lamb, Millet and Rice or get a prescription food from the vet. email me at kathy@westiehouse.com for info on it. i do westie rescue and see this alot. also give your dog acidophilus every day. the omegas are also good as is vitamin E. you must change the food.

kathy

westiehouse.com

Hi!

Have you tried switching foods? We recently switched to Flint River Ranch. It comes from California by mail right to your door and there is no shipping and handling charge. It is a little pricier than pet store food, but they do eat less because there is not a lot of fillers in it like others have. This also means less waste. Our dog loves this food. It is baked instead of being sprayed with oil like a lot of others are. If you are ruling out allergies, the Lamb Millet food has no chicken, wheat or corn in it, which are know allergens.

We are real happy with the food and it feels good to know that we are feeding him one of the best foods available.

For more information about the ingredients or how to purchase just do a search online for Flint River Ranch and you should come up with several contancts. Good luck.

Sincerely,

Tammy