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[wheezie23]

I wanted to give y'all an update on Tucker and his skin condition. I took him to the vet last week and he tested him again for mites and mange and both came up negative. He said it was seborria (sp?) and recommended that I start using a lye and sulphur rinse on Tucker once a week for the next month. He also said that the Brewer's yeast and Omega 3 supplements I was giving him was great. I've got Tucker completely off wheat. He's eating the Nutro Oatmeal/Rice/Chicken formula and loves it. His stool is firm now with no signs of diarrhea. Although the rinse turns him a funny yellow color for a day, the flaking has decreased immensely! His skin is becoming a nice opaque with very little ashiness. I noticed his new coat is starting to come in where it had been scaly before too. (it's very red, too!)

I just want to thank all of you for all the help, encouragement and advice you've given to me. Tucker is such a wonderful little guy. I'm so happy that he's starting to feel better as well as look healthy, too.
Thela

[kayharley]

So glad to hear it. This forum is a God-send when I have questions, concerns or just need to chat about my "babies". Like I've mentioned before, we seem like one big Cairn-loving family sometimes with PaPa Brad leading the pack.

[MikeC]

Thela,
So glad to hear that Tucker is doing so much better and things are getting back to normal for both of you. I know that you must be very relieved.
MikeC

[Scully'sMom-1]

Phew! I'm glad that Tucker's doing much better. This is like a little family here and I think we feel each other's pain and joy for our pups.

[toomanypaws]

That's great news about Tucker. Thanks for the update.