I am looking for some input, help and guidance for Brisby's best friend who is an 8.5 year old GR ( female/spayed)
I have searched the forum to try to find other threads on this subject, however came out void.
We have known this GR for more than 3 years. We do a lot of hiking, swimming and hike pretty much everyday all year long:
https://www.facebook.com/brisby.golden
Ever since we have known Lexi, she has always had an oily, smelly skin which has recently become worse, which is unusual at this time of year as it usually flares up much more in the summer months when our dogs are continually swimming.
What is unfortunate is, that her owner shaves her GR down every summer ( to keep her cool according to her) and I suspect she has totally ruined her coat/undercoat, however that aside....
Lexi also is almost blind which began suddenly almost 1.5 years ago. ( related or not...I don't know) ...SARDS, PRA...don't know. My friend could not afford to get further testing done to determine the cause...she has no insurance and is on disability for MS.
My friend is not a member here and I am putting out a plea for all of your advice on what she can or could do to help her Lexi.
She has migrated her to a raw and balance complete diet. She knows that Lexi has a sensitivity to chicken, therefore that has been removed from her diet.
Her vet has told her that Lexi has sebhorrhea and has recommended bathing with specific shampoos.
My questions are these in attempt to help my friend :
Have any of you had any experience with navigating this and finding either resolution or relief for your dog in similar circumstance? ...with limited means?
I adore this wonderful golden girl and am trying to find the best way to help her.
Any and all input is most welcome and appreciated.
I have searched the forum to try to find other threads on this subject, however came out void.
We have known this GR for more than 3 years. We do a lot of hiking, swimming and hike pretty much everyday all year long:
https://www.facebook.com/brisby.golden
Ever since we have known Lexi, she has always had an oily, smelly skin which has recently become worse, which is unusual at this time of year as it usually flares up much more in the summer months when our dogs are continually swimming.
What is unfortunate is, that her owner shaves her GR down every summer ( to keep her cool according to her) and I suspect she has totally ruined her coat/undercoat, however that aside....
Lexi also is almost blind which began suddenly almost 1.5 years ago. ( related or not...I don't know) ...SARDS, PRA...don't know. My friend could not afford to get further testing done to determine the cause...she has no insurance and is on disability for MS.
My friend is not a member here and I am putting out a plea for all of your advice on what she can or could do to help her Lexi.
She has migrated her to a raw and balance complete diet. She knows that Lexi has a sensitivity to chicken, therefore that has been removed from her diet.
Her vet has told her that Lexi has sebhorrhea and has recommended bathing with specific shampoos.
My questions are these in attempt to help my friend :
- have any of you had any experience in treating this?...if so how with minimal veterinary care/meds?
- there seems there might be a correlation to oily sebhorrheic dermatitis and the thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis)
Have any of you had any experience with navigating this and finding either resolution or relief for your dog in similar circumstance? ...with limited means?
I adore this wonderful golden girl and am trying to find the best way to help her.
Any and all input is most welcome and appreciated.