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Remedies needed for bad itching on dog

Posted By Paula (Spring Hill, Florida) on 09/17/2014

We have a weenie dog, and her itching is super bad. To the point that she has what they call elephant skin on her legs. The itching is all over her body, its to the point where my kids don't want to touch her anymore. Plus all the constant itching, licking is making her stink!! I have read all the post on your ACV and wondering if this will help. Please help me help her! Also, what kind should I get???? WORRIED

Replied by Lauren (Queens, NY) on 09/18/2014

Paula...check his food....that is what causes the constant itching and biting....if he doesn't have fleas then the food is the culprit...I don't know what you feed him, but I know a lot of people use the cheaper foods that are loaded with chemicals, food color etc and then the poor animals suffer because of this...my dog had the same problem and it used to drive me nuts to see him constantly itching....finally I found a food that helped improve his scratching by at least 90%...try it you will be surprised with the results...

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(Mpls., Mn) on 09/19/2014

Theresa

The wonderful Theresa from Minneapolis, MN has been helping pet owners and their beloved pets around the world on Earth Clinic since 2013.

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Theresa from Minneapolis was born and raised in the inner city, always wishing she had been raised on a farm.

Her love for creatures great and small began at an early age, starting with caterpillars - which continues to this day, along with an interest in all insects and 'creepy crawlies'.

Theresa's interest in pet health started with a bird keeping hobby at age 14, where she learned from another hobbyist that the simple addition of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) in a bird's drinking water kept fungal infections away; she was able to share this with her avian vet who in turn prescribed it to her own clients; Theresa was surprised to learn that she could teach her vet a thing or two. This important lesson - that each of us can be a teacher - was a turning point for Theresa, and fueled her quest for the knowledge held in lore, and remedies passed by word of mouth. That quest for knowledge continues to this day, as new and old remedies alike are explored. She may not have experience with a particular issue, but she will research it to the best of her ability and share what she finds freely, in the hopes that you can heal or improve your pet's health.

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Hey Paula!

It sounds like your dog would benefit from a dip in Ted's Mange Remedy or especially Ted's Anti-Fungal/Anti-Staph dip.

In addition, you could also add 1/8 teaspoon of borax to 1 liter of your dog's drinking water and have that as the only water for 5 days; this will help fight any yeast over growth in the GI tract.

And as was also recommended a diet change may well be in order.

Replied by Susan (London, England) on 09/19/2014

Hi Theresa!

I have truly enjoyed reading your well researched and informed posts every day on Earth Clinic.

I would like to ask you about the borax in water treatment for dogs. I have seen a number of posts where you recommend 1/8 teaspoon in a liter of water per day. I been researching borax quite thoroughly this past week and found 1/8 teaspoon is the recommended dosage for a man. A woman's borax dosage is half that. So I would think the dosage for a dog would depend on a dog's weight. 1/8 teaspoon of borax in a liter of water sounds like far too much for, say, a 20 pound dog to consume in 1 day. Since dogs cannot tell you when they are experiencing side effects, you would have no way of knowing how they were handling the borax. I have also been reading the side effects of people detoxing on borax and it appears that it can get rather intense and painful for some people. Please advise. Thank you very much! Susan

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(Mpls., Mn) on 09/19/2014

Theresa

The wonderful Theresa from Minneapolis, MN has been helping pet owners and their beloved pets around the world on Earth Clinic since 2013.

About Theresa

Theresa from Minneapolis was born and raised in the inner city, always wishing she had been raised on a farm.

Her love for creatures great and small began at an early age, starting with caterpillars - which continues to this day, along with an interest in all insects and 'creepy crawlies'.

Theresa's interest in pet health started with a bird keeping hobby at age 14, where she learned from another hobbyist that the simple addition of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) in a bird's drinking water kept fungal infections away; she was able to share this with her avian vet who in turn prescribed it to her own clients; Theresa was surprised to learn that she could teach her vet a thing or two. This important lesson - that each of us can be a teacher - was a turning point for Theresa, and fueled her quest for the knowledge held in lore, and remedies passed by word of mouth. That quest for knowledge continues to this day, as new and old remedies alike are explored. She may not have experience with a particular issue, but she will research it to the best of her ability and share what she finds freely, in the hopes that you can heal or improve your pet's health.

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Hey Susan!

Thanks for asking this clarifying question!

While 1/8 teaspoon is the dose for a human - the human makes it a point to consume the entire dose, while a dog will lap when thirsty. So the dog does NOT consume 1/8 teaspoon per day - rather, a fraction of that.

Additionally, the 'side effects' of borax are loose stools - if the dose is too much for a particular individual, it will come out ... rapidly. Critters experiencing discomfort do tell you; they have a tight belly, they lick their lips frequently, they are 'not themselves', they may tremble and shiver despite it being warm in the room.

Bottom line: you should always monitor your results, and if the results are not what you seek then go with your gut and modify accordingly.

Replied by Jackie Page (New York, NY) on 09/21/2014

Paula - Haven't you taken your dog to a vet for a diagnosis? You need to do this. If you need information on how to get help with costs - Call some local Rescue Groups - or SPCA-type shelters ).

In the meantime, to help relieve the symptoms - you could try Colloidal Silver. I've used this for itchy/painful conditions for me & my cats with great success. It also is a great germicide - killing any germ it comes in contact with.

Be careful buying - Most Products labelled as Colloidal Silver - are NOT True Colloidal Silver. Read the ingredients carefully on the BACK label.

TRUE COLLOIDAL SILVER consists of actual particles of Silver - "suspended" in water (Not in solution) - that's what a Colloid is. Silver Protein is not true Colloidal Silver, and, it can become contaminated easily. Ionic is not True Colloidal Silver. It works OK - but - not as effective as True Colloidal Silver. Since it's composed of ions, it dissipates quickly.

The one I favor is Mesosilver. I find it to be the best, as per ratings on a comparison site. It's 20ppm (Parts per Million) - of Silver Particles (which can be diluted to 5ppm for most purposes. Never seen it in Retail Stores. I get it on the internet. This can be used topically, or ingested.

Also - 4Life Transfer Factor - Classic Formula -has relieved - and cured - extreme itchy conditions in both me and my cats. (And, many difficult illnesses). It is very safe, and will not conflict with meds (Except for High-Dose Steroids - since Steroids knock down immune cells - and TF builds them up) TF is composed of the same immune molecules you find in mother's first milk - Colostrum.

It is available only on the internet or through distributors. This also can be ingested - or used topically (Open Capsule - sprinkle powder on wet area. You can make the area lightly wet first - with a small amount of water on skin).

I recommend this specific company, because - this is the only company I have found that makes a product that contains ONLY Transfer Factor Molecules (Nothing else added). It's much better than colostrum, which you can get in retail stores - as it does not contain any milk, so can be used cross-species (This is a human formula), and, the TF molecules are 2000x more concentrated than in Colostrum.

I've also seen it actually repair "Stem Cells" (which are the cells that develop into tissues/organs)- so that it can sometimes even "fix" the damage.

Good Luck, Jackie

Replied by Diamond (Ma.) on 09/22/2014

I was just reading these messages and hope to answer a message in here(?) I found a free program to help me neuter my dog, the program can be found on the computer type SPCA.org when you get to the site scroll down until you find the Snap certificate(form) answer their questions also they will ask your income etc. but it's real easy and fair.

Good luck

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