I have a maltipoo that has some unknown skin/ allergy issue. Basically his skin would break out in sores and he'd bite/ lick them even after applying the cone on him.

So far I'm unable to determine what's the cause and neither could the vets; they advise on avoid giving foods that trigger the condition and suggested antibiotics.

However antibiotics only last for a short-term and the cycle repeats itself after a month. Food-wise, I've stopped giving him dog kibbles but determining the allergy is quite difficult since now his diet currently comprises mainly chicken, pork, rice, fish, eggs, home-baked bread and some vegetables.

Anyone familiar dealing with this?

maybe do allergen test? idk whether its possible in malaysia though

This post has been edited by kurangak: Jan 15 2022, 09:56 PM

i have 2 shih tzus .. skin have "pimple" like rash on their back, can say it itches as well because i see them rolling non stop on rugs (and if it pops - have white stuff and it stinks)

brought them to vet - and was told to avoid chicken (my dad loves to secretly feed them those treats (lamb "flavored" but ingredients say made of chicken)

now main diet mainly kibbles recommended by vet and fish .. condition much better now, not much scratching (but the rash still comes out once in a while due my dad still secretly feeds the treats when me n mum not watching)

This post has been edited by PaperClip224: Jan 15 2022, 10:41 PM

Pimple thing right .

There's a blood test which will determine the allergens, but that thing costs quite a fortune.


Ah, I think it could be the exact thing you're talking about, as mine tends to furiously bite/ lick on those things, popping them and by the time we noticed, they're like blackish/ bloody red spots.

I recalled the vet also told us to avoid feeding him chickens/ eggs since they are one of the culprits. Will try to restrict him access to it and hopefully things improve.

Funnily the secret feeding thing happens to mine as well


Yeah, pimple it seems.

Got a cream work very well for this issue , nixoderm. Vet always blame chicken one but all the royal canon product they sell all chicken base one. The cream will help prevent any further outbreak at the spot u apply .

I discontinued using Royal Canin quite some time ago, now more on giving home cooked food and occasionally some canned ones.

Okay, will go get some Nixoderm then, thanks!