Veterinarian Recommendations for NE/NC Side (Schertz, Live Oak: insurance, credit card, live)

[Sally_Sparrow]

Originally Posted by L210

Were you the one who said you don't give your dog frequent baths as to not dry out his or her skin? There are some things I have learned on this forum and others that have provided some relief for my dog. I started bathing my dog once a week along with washing her bedding. Some dogs are more prone to infections than others. A spoonful of organic coconut oil everyday keeps her fur from getting dry. She stopped losing her fur and her skin is not as red as it used to be, but she still scratches more than she should and her nose is starting to run now.

It probably was me. I do give her coconut oil but just started recently. Have you ever applied it topically? I have heard/read that it helps but I haven't tried it yet. Maybe I will try more frequent baths.

[L210]

I haven't applied it topically. That sounds messy. LOL. My dog would find a way to lick it off.

[Zone Read]

The Vets at Babcock North Veterinary Clinic at Huebner and Babcock are very good. I've been taking my dog to them since he was a puppy. He's currently having seizures and they have worked hard to figure out what's wrong with him.

[Sally_Sparrow]

Originally Posted by L210

I haven't applied it topically. That sounds messy. LOL. My dog would find a way to lick it off.

That was my first though, lol. Dog hair and oil? Ewww. Then an oily dog running around until it absorbs? More eww.

So my mom brought me a box of latex gloves and said "here, put that coconut oil on her, it will work!" but I haven't done it yet because I'd have to walk her until it was soaked in or whatever, else she'd rub coconut oil all over the carpet and sofa.

[L210]

Originally Posted by Zone Read

The Vets at Babcock North Veterinary Clinic at Huebner and Babcock are very good. I've been taking my dog to them since he was a puppy. He's currently having seizures and they have worked hard to figure out what's wrong with him.

Thank you.

Originally Posted by Sally_Sparrow

That was my first though, lol. Dog hair and oil? Ewww. Then an oily dog running around until it absorbs? More eww.

So my mom brought me a box of latex gloves and said "here, put that coconut oil on her, it will work!" but I haven't done it yet because I'd have to walk her until it was soaked in or whatever, else she'd rub coconut oil all over the carpet and sofa.

An oatmeal bath sounds like a better idea. Aloe vera juice is supposed to help too.

[Inventurous]

My Vizsla and I have been quite happy with Dr. Halberg at Deerfield Veterinary (Blanco @ Bitters). This breed can sometimes be sensitive to meds and her minimalistic yet competent approach has been great thus far.

[Sally_Sparrow]

Originally Posted by L210

Thank you.



An oatmeal bath sounds like a better idea. Aloe vera juice is supposed to help too.

Can't believe I didn't think about Aloe vera. Oatmeal baths don't do much for her but AV seems worth a shot. I hope we both find a good solution for our dogs. My mother had a dog (actually it was my Grandma's but then my mom "inherited" her) and that poor thing was itchy for her entire fourteen years of life, despite countless vet visits, various meds, various vets, various treatments. Poor thing. I hope that is not the way it goes for mine! Hers hasn't been a lifetime problem though, just the recent past (and she is 9).

[saltwater heaven]

Originally Posted by L210

This vet has cost me a lot of money. That is all I will say on the forum.

thats unfortunate. each vet has bad stories, some more than others, but this is one of the first ive heard about dr wood.

sorry :\

[todd00]

The Earthclinic forum online is an excellent source of information for health alternatives for people and pets.

Right now I have both a dog and cat with cancer. My cat has a huge tumor below and up around above her ear. She was barely eating, just licking the top liquid from the foods I tried. I started giving her Fucoldan and she is eating much, much better. She was losing weight, now I see she is gaining some back. It is suppose to kill the cancer cells, though I know this will not be a battle I will win, I'm thankful to have found something that is helping her. I found this on my own, looking at the herbs I have on hand and seeing if any may be helpful to her. Desperate feeling believe me. I bought it at Swanson vitamins on line but I'm sure you can find it locally as well. I give her about 1/3rd of a capsule a day. Also Cats Claw herb is a good alternative to antibiotics, I'm using that as well. Just something for you all to keep in mind if ever your beloved pets are ill like mine are.

[L210]

I also look at EarthClinic. I've found some very helpful things on there for my dog and myself. I've also found valuable information by googling and discovering helpful threads on other forums and scientific articles. I saved a lot of money by not electing to take my dog to my current vet for surgery. Apparently, most vets aren't up to date on new research in certain areas. I followed my vet's advice at first of resting her and my dog's problem was not improving. I decided to follow some new research and exercised her and her issue is almost non-existent now. Surgery would have cost $1,000-3,000 and my dog wouldn't be able to do anything for a couple of months. There was also the chance that the problem would return after surgery.