Recurring Dog Skin Rash Even After 3 Rounds Antibiotics

January 21, 2014

Hi Ashley,

First, you must add acidophilus to your dog's food to replenish all of the 'good' bacteria that have been killed off from giving him 3 rounds of antibiotics. (The dose is by body weight. If he is about 1/2 the size of a human, then he would take 1/2 the dose written on the bottle.)

Next, use Aloe vera juice, (the kind that you drink, and is kept refrigerated), in a pump spray bottle to spray on the lesions, 2-3 times daily. This will help to soothe the skin, and decrease itching. It will not be greasy or sticky, and will allow the skin to 'breathe'.

Make him wear a pair of men's cotton boxer shorts, with his tail exiting the 'fly'. This will prevent him from licking/chewing the area and causing more redness. (Take the shorts off when he needs to urinate or defecate.) Otherwise, they should stay on him 24/7, (except when you spray on the aloe vera), and especially, keep them on at night.

Give him the homeopathic remedy, Psorinum 6C,

http://www.amazon.com/Boiron-Psorinum-6c-RX-only/dp/B004LFC6TI

either dry pellet by mouth 2 times daily, (do not touch the pellet with your fingers), or dissolve one pellet in Spring Water in 2 oz glass dropper bottle, and 'succuss' or shake the bottle 20 times by hitting it against the palm of your hand before each dose. Give him 1/2 dropperful by mouth two times daily.

Gradually transition him to a raw diet, unless that is what he is already eating. See our page on 10 Best Dog Food Options, https://www.organic-pet-digest.com/10-best-dog-food-options.html, and DO NOT feed him dry dog food. His body needs moisture for healthy skin, and DRY DOG food will not help him heal. Check out Primal, Bravo!, Nature's Variety, Darwin's, etc.

NO Vaccinations!! If a vaccine is what triggered this skin eruption, then he may need a different set of homeopathic remedies to address 'vaccinosis'. A condition set up in an individual making them more susceptible to disease/chronic illness.

He should have one of the following to help boost his immune system:

1. Missing Link Canine Formula
2. Immuplex from Standard Process
3. OrthoMolecular Specialties, Mega C Powder

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For more detailed individualized prescribing of a homeopathic remedy, a holistic veterinarian should be consulted.

Another resource for vets knowledgeable in homeopathy is AVH.org.

Hopefully, these few suggestions will get you started on the right track.

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Take care,
Dr. Carol Jean Tillman

DISCLAIMER: The above should never replace the advice of your local veterinarian, as they have the ability to evaluate your dog in person.