i ll bring my furkid see vet soon...share with u all after tat...

Hi my little Shih Tzu also had been scratching on the front armpits and chest area. So much so that it has become pretty red and nasty. Yesterday evening I took to the vet in Cheras whom after scraping off  several sections of hair and skin looked under the microscope.

There can be a few reasons this itchiness occurs. He ruled out mites (undetected) but managed to see he has some fungus and a little yeast (which was not alarming). He also ruled out mange since it manifests only at the front area and not near the rump and behind ears.

As my boy is only 4 months old, he's not keen to start on an oral antifungal as this may impair his liver function (growing puppy still). He recommended this great antifungal shampoo called Sebazole from Virbac (RM40) to be used twice a week for a month. He also prescribed some anti itch and antibiotics (secondary infection) oral. He's afraid that for creams, poor boy can lick it and get an upset stomach.

The shampoo lathers easily and must be massaged into his skin for 20-25 minutes to take effect. Next week I'll bring him back to see if there's any improvement. If not, then a mild dose of oral antifungal will be prescribed.

Some dogs are just more predisposed to fungal and skin infections. We can only try as much to lower the flare ups and watching his diet. I've heard that chicken increases the risk whereas lamb & rice is a better option. My pup's on lamb and rice but still this happens 

Please seek treatment fast cos if this prolongs you'll need to deal with more.

Pauline.

Hi just to share that my little pup died today after being admitted in the afternoon. After he came home from the vet on Friday evening, he showed lethargic signs and was very quiet. This was also the case the whole of yesterday. So this morning I took him to the vet again.

After taking x-rays there was apparently gas distension in his stomach which was causing pain. Just like when we get bloated from 'angin'. He advised best to let him overnight for observations and we agreed.

Just now about 4pm, the vet called to say that my pup was having breathing difficulties and turned blue. They tried to put him on oxygen resuscitation but he couldn't make it. I'm soooo sad and upset. He was only 4 months old and the vet promised that this wasn't life threatening. I even said "OK, I'll be seeing him tomorrow right?" and the vet said yes. Looks like they're just empty promises.

Farewell my little one!

It's probably either allergies, pastilles or eczyma. Best to check with a vet. If you suspect it's allergies, try ruling out certain foods to see if it improves. But I'd strongly advise to go see a vet to try and find out what it is.

Sorry for your loss...
But just to say, vets are doctors, they are not god therefore cannot guarantee a life unless they have proof of it. But I guess this vet made a mistake. He probably saw no life-threatening conditions or symptoms the pup was undergoing, so he probably considered it not a concern. The pup was admitted for observation, there was not a 100% guaranteed analysis of what the pup had.
As for the food, lamb is prescribed for dogs with allergies because most dogs that have allergies tend to be allergic to chicken. Dogs tend to be less allergic to lamb and if I'm not mistaken lamb also has skin benefiting ingredients. Sebazole is good for skin problems but I find Malaseb more worth it because Sebazole is very watery and people tend to slab a bit too much unnoticingly compared to Malaseb. But Sebazole and Malaseb is not entirely the same, so mayb he prescribed it to treat your pup best.

crazymouse_yyh,where can get California Natural Herring & Sweet Potato Adult?

I got it from a Pet Shop called My Pet House.... Erm... address is
36, Jalan Semangat 14/14,
46100 PJ.

Contact Ben Lee at 012 2108234

If you do not want to buy a big pack, they can give you a few sample packs to try first. If you are happy with the brand then you ca buy loh. They are very helpful and generous to me heheheh....

There is a petshop in Plaza Damas that sells all the holistic and unique brands that are hard to come by. They also have California Natural along with other brands that look interesting. They have many sample packs available.
It's called PetsPeople. One of my syrians are also displayed there.

There is a petshop in Plaza Damas that sells all the holistic and unique brands that are hard to come by. They also have California Natural along with other brands that look interesting. They have many sample packs available.
It's called PetsPeople. One of my syrians are also displayed there.