Re: [PyrNet-L] chewing off fur

[MGApeach@aol.com]

There are several shampoos available through your vet that can help with hot 
spots. I have a Brittany who has awful skin. One that has worked well for me 
is Chlorhexiderm Maximum 4%. We have just started carrying a shampoo called 
Relief Shampoo at the hospital where I work, and it seems to help alot as 
well. Have you tried any dietary supplements? There are also quite a few of 
those out that help. There are multiple fatty acid supplements, and a 
nutritional aid that I like is called Juice Plus+.

Melissa

In a message dated 10/25/1999 10:24:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
Pacerized@aol.com writes:

<<  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.
            >>