Re: [PyrNet-L] chewing off fur

[dsmith@iolinc.net (Smith, Deborah)]

    If it is still itching her you may want to experiment with different
anti-itch powders, etc.  I suppose she could have mites, my girl had them
for a while without us really knowing what was wrong.  It looked like hot
spots, ear infections, etc.  She was on antibiotics and finally I took her
to a different vet who scraped some skin off one ear and viewed it under a
microscope, sure enough she had mites.  We don't even know how or where she
would've gotten them but we had to dip her and all our other dogs & sprinkle
Seven Dust all around where they (dogs) were.
    You may want to try going to another vet for a second opinion and skin
scraping.  Or if it is just a hot spot, maybe she/he can find different ways
to treat it.  Also, ask about products that can help dry it up.  These are
some suggestions, hope they help.  Good luck!

Chrissy
Rajah and Moses
West Union, WV
dsmith@iolinc.net




>     In recently joining the group and being a new pyr owner I've found
what
>I've read from everyone to be extremely helpful. I have a small problem I
was
>wondering if anyone has found a solution to in the past. My 11 month old
pyr
>Bella started biting at a spot on her back about 6-8 weeks ago, the vet has
>told me it's just a "hot spot" and not to worry too much, and to just put
>some cortaid on it to reduce the itching. The area that started out the
size
>of a quarter is now almost the size of my palm. I've continued trying the
>cortaid, but it really doesn't seem to help.  She doesn't have fleas, and
is
>completely healthy other than this.  Any suggestions to keep her from
biting
>at this so her fur can grow back would be greatly appreciated.
>
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