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I’m considering a 4yr old Shih Tzu for a pet. The people that have his dog tell me that he has skin allergies and that it is a characteristic of this breed. I can find nothing regarding allergies….I’m wandering if they aren’t caring and grooming him properly….does anyone have any comments, suggestions, pros or cons….I’m wanting to give this dog to my daughter’s family and they have children….and I do understand they make great pets….Please Advise!

It is a very common hereditary issue with shih-tzus mainly due to poor & over breeding by ppl who don’t know what they are doing. They will expect to pay more for vet bills, buy pricey food, do even more grooming & care for the dog & for dog to itch & scratch during the allergy seasons or year round depending on the allergens. There is only so much that can be done depending on the allergens & allergy testing/treatment can be quite expensive thru a vet mineralogist who would be best for treatment. Not all shih-tzus do well with kids & would suggest a weekend trial visit if possible.

My 16 year old cat has an eye infection and it looks so gross. Its a really sharp contrast because she’s a beautiful kitty. I feel nauseated when ever I see her and I feel horrible! I took her to the vet and he gave her some eye goo, so it should be better soon, but it still looks so gross. I wash my hands every time I pet her, even though the vet said its not contagious. My skin is cracked and dry from the constant washing. I really wish I wasn’t out of Xanax.
I AM taking good care of my cat. I’m still petting her and giving her treats. Her vet visit wasn’t cheap either. I’m just freaked out. You guys are rude as hell.
I’m complaining about the discomfort its causing both of us. I’m not mad at my cat for having an eye infection – in fact, I did every thing I could to help her. I might be suffering a little bit more than she is though, since she was still able to bring me a rat today. I can’t believe you guys are acting like this. There are so many idiots on here who wouldn’t even take their cat to the vet. My cat is 16! I must be doing something right. And I always take good care of her, especially when she’s sick.

Get over it. Your mom didn’t have a panic attack every time you got sick. She still wanted to look at you. You can’t get sick from a cat because you don’t have the same number of chromosomes and stuff like that. Just don’t stick your fingers in your eyes after touching your cat’s eyes, that might give you pink eye from the bacteria she’s getting rid of. But all in all just get over it.

Edit: If you’re freaking out are you just looking for comfort? You won’t find that here because you’re complaining about the discomfort your cat is causing you. If you really want to calm down search the internet for how unlikely it is you’ll get sick from your cat. You’re not really even asking a question. Of course eye gunk is gross. It’s gross when people have pink eye and have eye gunk. It’s nothing to freak out over though.

For more information on Dog Diarrhea visit: http://www.crittercures.com/blog/2010/07/understanding-dog-diarrhea.html

Like humans, dogs and puppies experience illnesses too. It’s wonderful when a dog’s health is good, but sometimes they tend to slip out of sight and ingest harmful substances. The result is often dog diarrhea — a common problem for many pet owners.

Diarrhea in dogs can be mild or severe. You will know if your dog is suffering from diarrhea if they are frequently having bowel movements and if the excretions are watery. This could mean they are having stomach problems that must be tended to. Severe cases of diarrhea in dogs can require a visit to the veterinarian and a medical solution. Usually dog diarrhea goes away within a day, but in severe cases it can last more than 3 days. Less serious cases can be treated at home with prescribed medications or natural remedies.

If you notice you dog is having diarrhea, determine the cause. One of the main reasons that dogs get sick is that pet owners can’t help but feed their dog’s human food. Pet owners are discouraged from doing this because they can affect a dog’s health.

Stress can also cause a dog to have diarrhea- or your dog might have gotten into the rotting food in the garbage or the cleaning products under the sink. If you believe your dog has ingested toxic substances, take him or her to a veterinarian immediately.

If your dog has not ingested a toxic substance and he or she does not seem to be suffering from a serious medical condition, the diarrhea can be treated at home

How to relieve your dog of diarrhea:
• The first thing to do is to make sure your dog is properly hydrated and is drinking water regularly.
• Fast your dog for 12 hours or until he or she is no longer having bowel movements. If the stools are voluminous and continue even when the dog has an empty system, see your vet as if could be a bacterial infection. Allow your dog to have plenty of water to drink during his or her fasting.
• After fasting, slowly start your dog on food. First feed him or her 100% pure canned pumpkin (not the kind with added sugar and spices). The fiber in the pumpkin helps to regulate the bowel and should help lessen his or her diarrhea symptoms.
• Feed your dog plain boiled chicken (without skin, oil, or seasoning). This is a gentle food for your dogs stomach.
• In a few days, start your dog on his or her regular food. If the diarrhea returns, see your veterinarian right away

There are also medicines that can help relieve your dog’s diarrhea symptoms. Talk to your veterinarian about your treatment options.

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Fungal Skin Infections

Fungal Skin Infections (tinea, ringworm)

Microscopic-sized organisms called fungi or fungus are all around us. They normally live on our skin without causing problems. In some instances they grow out of control and cause fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails.

Fungal skin infections are very common, especially among children, but they may affect people of all ages. They can appear anywhere on the body and lead to a variety of symptoms depending on the type and location of fungi.

The symptoms of fungal skin infections include:

Itchy, red, raised, scaly patches that may blister and ooze. The patches often have sharply-defined edges. They are often redder around the outside with normal skin tone in the center. This may create the appearance of a ring. Your skin may also appear unusually dark or light.
If your scalp or beard is infected, you may develop bald patches.
If nails are infected, they can become discolored and thick.
How Are Fungal or Fungus Infections Diagnosed?

Your physician will diagnose a fungal infection primarily based on the appearance of the skin.

Another test is a Wood’s lamp that makes some fungi appear fluorescent under its blue light. The skin may also be scraped to obtain cells for examination under a microscope. Sometimes it is necessary to scrap or swab the skin for a “culture” that is sent to a lab for identification.

What Are the Different Types of Fungal or Fungus Infections?

Some fungal infections are given unique names for their location or type of fungi involved:

Ringworm. Fungal or Fungus infections on the body (tinea corporis) or scalp (tinea capitis) are sometimes referred to as “ringworm.” This is because the rash sometimes appears as a ring, or partial ring. This is a confusing and unnecessarily alarming name because the rash is not caused by a worm. Tinea capitis can lead to hair loss.

Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) is a fungal infection of the feet and is very common between the toes. Feet that remain in shoes all day retain warmth and moisture, which promote the growth of fungi.

Onychomycosis (tinea unguium) refers to a fungal infection of the toenail or fingernail.

Tinea versicolor is a common and harmless fungal infection caused by Pityriasis versicolor. It appears on the back, chest, neck, and upper arms as light-colored patches of discolored skin.

Tinea nigra is a fungal infection caused by specific type of fungi (exophiala phaeoannellomyces) found in the soil of tropical regions. The infection generally occurs in individuals prone to excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis). It appears as slowly expanding brown or black patches on the skin of the palms and/or soles.

Jock itch (tinea cruris) is a fungal infection of the genital area.

How Are Fungal Infections Treated?

Ringworm (tinea corporis), jock itch (tinea cruris), athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), and tinea versicolor can usually be treated effectively with topical antifungal medications.

Tinea capitis often requires the use of an oral antifungal agent, such as griseofulvin, because the fungi can reside deep in the hair follicles.

Similarly, nail infections where the fungi have penetrated the nail bed may require an oral antifungal, though some specially formulated topical antifungals might be tried first.

Tinea nigra generally responds well to topical antifungal agents and peeling agents such as salicylic acid or topical retinoids.

The paper-thin patches of fungal overgrowth found with tinea versicolor can be treated effectively with topical antifungal solutions.

What Should I Expect from Treatment?

Topical medications applied to the skin are usually effective at treating fungal infections within 4 weeks. If your infection is severe or resistant (meaning that it does not respond well to self-care), it will usually respond quickly to antifungal pills.

How Can I Prevent a Fungal Infection?

Fungal infections on the skin are contagious. They can be passed from one person to the next by direct skin-to-skin contact or by contact with contaminated items such as combs, unwashed clothing, and shower or pool surfaces. You can also catch ringworm from pets that carry the fungus. Cats are common carriers.

Fungi thrive in warm, moist areas. Infections are more likely when you have frequent wetness (such as from sweating) and minor injuries to your skin, scalp, or nails.

To prevent fungal infections:

Keep your skin and feet clean and dry.
Shampoo regularly, especially after haircuts.
Do not share clothing, towels, hairbrushes, combs, headgear, or other personal care items. Such items should be thoroughly cleaned and dried after use.
Wear sandals or shoes at gyms, lockers, and pools.
Avoid touching pets with bald spots. Wash your hands if you pet a stray animal.
Reference: Centers for Disease Control

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Our family’s dog Brutus is just about the sweetest dog I’ve ever come across. He’s a very very large 2 year old Boston Terrier who just wants to lick feet & pass gas. Technically he’s my brothers dog, my mothers only condition for getting Brutus was that he be fixed.

My brother of course never did that claiming he feels bad denying him his manhood. Finally, my mother & I put my brother in his place with statistics on euthanasia in shelters & cancer risks. Brutus is getting fixed on the 29th.

Anywho, about four days ago Brutus grew a penny sized lump that began to flake & now it’s a little crusty bald spot. This morning while Brutus was licking my feet under the covers, our kitten jumped up to cuddle as well. He started snarling & growling. I said "Brutus, NO!" but he went on, I gave him a little shake, but he continued. Then he just stopped & jumped off the bed. An hour later he was on the couch with our two other dogs & he snapped at the smaller dog, Lucy- out of nowhere. He hasn’t had any outbursts since but we’re keeping a close eye on him. He is the only unfixed pet we have out of our 7, but does the skin irritation have anything to do with this?

I’m not sure if this is a territory issue or something that requires immediate veterinary care, so I’d appreciate the help deciphering. Thank you.
Mind me for not specifying, it was noticed the night all three dogs had some intense playing. It was flaky & scab like from the time we noticed it.

A lump that’s now crusty and bald could be bad, but it could also just be a boil or injury that healed itself. When it was a penny sized lump, why wasn’t he examined by the vet?

An obvious veterinary problem coupled with a change in attitude warrants an immediate vet visit. Like in the next 24-48 hours.

I have a 10 week old Jackapoo pup with what I think may be a skin allergy. I read that Jackapoos or Poodle breeds are highly prone to skin problems. A few weeks ago I purchased a shampoo from a pet store thinking it would be good for my pup, but when I washed him, he began to whine and scratch at his fur all over. I immediately stopped using the product. I also have been noticing he is developing flaky skin. CAN SOMEONE ADVISE ON A SHAMPOO OR PRODUCT THAT WILL RELIEVE HIS ITCHY SKIN.,,, Also I have noticed him itchy is ears a lot. CAN THIS MEAN AN EAR INFECTION?

Skincare starts from the inside out…Pleae go check your pups food and make sure that the very first ingredient listed on the bag is a quality protien like poultry or lamb…
Good food ?
Dry skin in such a young pup tends to make me wonder if pup isn’t indeed allergic to something in her environment or in her food…She could also have a condition that doesn’t allow her to utilize all the nutrition in her food…
A trip to the vet may definitely be in order…In general, mixed breeds tend to have less health problems than overly bred purebred dogs…

My first instinct tells me that it’s nutritional, so let’s start there..

A homemade mask designed to treat dry sensitive skin and also treat pimples and irritations. Proven and tested remedy.

3 ingredients
Oatmeal
Honey
Bioyogurt (chilled & fresh)

I have always been a fan of natural ingredients because beauty is skin deep and I believe natural ingredients is best for our skin. I have tested this mask for months on myself and others and can proudly say it is an effective & inexpensive treatment for the skin.

Best thing is- the ingredients can be found in your own kitchen!

Unless you are allergic to either oatmeal, bioyogurt or honey- please do not try this. You may even consult your doctor.

Have fun guys

Much love,
Bubbi

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When it’s cold outside, it’s important to wash a dog as quickly as possible, and to use warm water to keep them from shivering. Keep a dog from getting sick when giving it a bath in cold weather with help from a professional dog groomer in this free video on dog baths.

Expert: Victoria Calvin
Contact: www.splish-n-splashmobile.com
Bio: Victoria Calvin is a professional dog groomer in Miami, and the owner of Splish-n-Splash Mobile Pet Grooming. She is a member of the National Dog Groomers Association.
Filmmaker: Paul Muller

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We found a cat, took her in, she had skin infection so brought her to the vet. Kept her for a week and grew attached to her. Went back to parents’ place for the weekend and when we came back, she was gone. =( These are the last videos we had of her.

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