LuthersMom
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My Luther, age 5-ish (rescue) was originally diagnosed with fungal issues (chunks of hair falling out, yeasty smell on skin and paws), loss of hair. After round 1 with the vet on treatment of Ketohex (antifungal), probiotics, and grain free food, we still experienced issues.
We then tried a heavy does of Cephalexin twice a day for about 2 weeks. Probiotics to try to regrow the flora in his GI to make his bowels normal. That staved the black skin itching and hair loss a bit.
Then it resurged. We are now on round 2 of big dose Cephalexin, in combo with antifungal shampoos, sprays, wipes, etc. I also administer a 2x daily dose of antihistamine. I stopped bringing Luther in the grass. We continue our grain free diet with plenty of fruits, veggies, etc.
I'm about to hit up the vet again after a MAJOR resurgence of falling out hair, wet skin, red paws.
I'd like any feedback or ideas I can get to maximize our next $$vet visit$$.
Should I up the antihistamine? Wipe of allergens from skin more often? Bathe once a week? Try a different food? Eliminate ALL grain-including snacks?
I'm frustrated for my uncomfortable dog. I just want to keep this at bay. Help!
We then tried a heavy does of Cephalexin twice a day for about 2 weeks. Probiotics to try to regrow the flora in his GI to make his bowels normal. That staved the black skin itching and hair loss a bit.
Then it resurged. We are now on round 2 of big dose Cephalexin, in combo with antifungal shampoos, sprays, wipes, etc. I also administer a 2x daily dose of antihistamine. I stopped bringing Luther in the grass. We continue our grain free diet with plenty of fruits, veggies, etc.
I'm about to hit up the vet again after a MAJOR resurgence of falling out hair, wet skin, red paws.
I'd like any feedback or ideas I can get to maximize our next $$vet visit$$.
Should I up the antihistamine? Wipe of allergens from skin more often? Bathe once a week? Try a different food? Eliminate ALL grain-including snacks?
I'm frustrated for my uncomfortable dog. I just want to keep this at bay. Help!