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I m not sure about the heat rash. I personally as a human had what I thought was heat rash, bumps on hands, but when I went to a dermatologist it was acute eczema. I ve also had docs tell me one thing, the treatment not work and gone to a specialist who told me what it really was and treated it correctly. So if it could be some random skin problem/disorder, this may help.
You might want to try Life s Abundance soothing mist. Here s the description. An Herbal Blend to enhance the health of our pet’s skin. We all know that sometimes our pet s skin can look just awful! And when they bite and scratch themselves, they make us feel hopeless. That s where Soothing Mist comes in. Soothing Mist enhances the natural life cycle of healthy skin. The foundation of Soothing Mist’s formula is vitamin C, zinc and pro-vitamin B-5 – nutrients that help nourish, beautify, and defend healthy skin. With its calming blend of pure flower and plant extracts including aloe vera, calendula, lavender, and chamomile, it never makes the coat greasy. It is safe for dogs, cats, puppies and kittens (over 12 weeks old). You don’t have to worry when they lick themselves. Spray it on your pet or onto a piece of cotton, either way it penetrates fast. This gentle formula feels good on the skin and doesn’t sting like other topical skin products can. Finally, an herbal product that you can spray on your pet’s skin and feel confident that you are doing the right thing!
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The probiotics in Life s Abundance holistic dog food may help with skin issues as well. Check them out at lifesabundance.com/sauncha.
I agree you should try to find a dog dermatologist. Try calling a 24 hour emergency vet hospital (if there is one, I grew up in Alaska so I know how it is to live on a small island, we didn t even have a vet) and see if they have one or know of one. The big vet hospitals usually know the specialists in town. You can also check for a holistic vet since then your at least dealing with someone who isn t going to try and sell you expensive prescription diet junk/death food and really try to find the issue and resolve it.
Life’s abundance also has a skin and coat suppliment. Here’s it’s desription. “How would you rate your companion animal s skin and coat health? Does your pet have
Dry, flaky skin or a dull, brittle coat
Oily, foul smelling skin or a matted coat
Thin coat, excessive hair loss or red, blotchy skin
Excessive scratching (especially, seasonally)
Keeping your companion animal s skin healthy and coat shiny can prove very challenging. There s more to skin-and-coat health than regular shampooing and daily brushing.
Even though the skin is the body s largest organ, it takes a backseat to other organs when it comes to nutrition. In fact, the nutrients eaten by your pet go directly to the other vital organs first (such as the brain, heart, lungs and liver); as a consequence, the skin often suffers. Even if you are already feeding your companion animal a high-quality, nutritionally dense food, sometimes it s just not enough to ensure skin and coat health. In fact, problems relating to the skin and coat are much more common than you might think as they account for a significant percentage of trips to the vet.
Skin & Coat Formula Can Help!
A comprehensive nutritional supplement, Skin & Coat Formula for Dogs and Cats addresses skin and coat health in a holistic way. Unlike ordinary skin and coat supplements that contain fatty acids and a few other ingredients, this formula supplies a whole host of additional nutrients that work together to address the complex factors that play a role in supporting skin and coat health. The nutrients featured in this formula can yield several health-promoting benefits. Here are just some of the highlights of how this supplement works
In addition to skin-nourishing omega-3 fatty acids, this formula contains vitamin E and zinc, which help increase the effectiveness of the fatty acids.
The vitamin A in this formula helps cells to grow and supports the naturally-occurring layer of oil on the skin, helping to keep it healthy and supple.
This formula also contains vitamin C, which supports healthy collagen development.
And to top it off, our new and improved Skin & Coat now contains seven different B vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, d-pantothenic acid, niacin, pyridoxine, B12 and biotin), all of which work with the other nutrients in this formula to aid in the many complex chemical reactions required for healthy skin and coat.
If your companion animal s skin or coat is less than perfect, try a bottle of Skin & Coat Formula with a comprehensive line-up of nutrients that work together to help support healthy skin and a shiny coat.”
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