Dermatologist

[Diesel11]

Hi all
I live in Chicago and I'm trying to find a dermatologist/allergy vet. I found one about 20 miles from my house but the first appointment they have is at the end of August. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks much
Kristy and Bear

 

[2BullyMama]

What a great looking bulldog!

What issues are you having? Some of the first questions will be.. what are you feeding brand and protein. Do you use fragrances in the home?

 

[Diesel11]

What a great looking bulldog!

What issues are you having? Some of the first questions will be.. what are you feeding brand and protein. Do you use fragrances in the home?

Thanks so muchIve done the food elimination diet and he seems to be doing well on stella and chewy his face cleared up but paws are still itchy. I did the fur allergy test which my vet said isnt that reliable so not sure
If his paws bother him from enviromenal ( he just goes in my backyard) or something else.

 

[benny]

I have had luck with “Genesis” spray (Triamcinolone acetonide), you could ask your vet about it. Sprayed on hands and rubbed into paws and legs before bed, and after morning activities.

Also, sometimes they will lick paws purely out of habit.

 

[2BullyMama]

Could be grass or what might be sprayed on the grass…. Try wiping paws off after each outing

 

[Sunflower13]

Hi all
I live in Chicago and I'm trying to find a dermatologist/allergy vet. I found one about 20 miles from my house but the first appointment they have is at the end of August. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks much
Kristy and Bear

Hey Kristy, Bear is a cutie! I was on a waitlist and THEN waited 2 months to get my guy, Cooper, into the Vet Derm and can tell you what's going on under her care if it helps...

She has him on prescription dog food as an elimination diet, Royal Canin PR (protein rabbit). She wanted to go with a novel protein instead of the common ones. I started with the kibble and switched him to canned after he got a head tremor (another story for another day). He can't have any other food- table food, etc. He has two approved treats I can give him. Let me know if you need. He's also on Cephalexin 500mg 2x per day, Ketoconizole 200mg 1x per day, Prednisone 10mg 1x per day.

I'm supposed to do MiconaHex+Triz shampoo 1-2x per week and wipe between his paws 2x per day with approved wipes. I kinda suck at these but do them as often as I can.

I transitioned him slowly to the food but he's on it 100% now. The meds made a huge difference and he is to stay on those until his recheck (next week). He's not itching AT ALL, his paws aren't red and inflamed, no hot spots, I couldn't be happier. I know he's happy and comfortable which obviously is all of our goals.

I'm not sure of the next steps she has. I believe it was re-introducing his previous food back in. Also not sure with these meds because this can't be long term. I will keep you posted after his followup though... 6/18 @ 1300.

Best,
Melissa

 

[Diesel11]

Hey Kristy, Bear is a cutie! I was on a waitlist and THEN waited 2 months to get my guy, Cooper, into the Vet Derm and can tell you what's going on under her care if it helps...

She has him on prescription dog food as an elimination diet, Royal Canin PR (protein rabbit). She wanted to go with a novel protein instead of the common ones. I started with the kibble and switched him to canned after he got a head tremor (another story for another day). He can't have any other food- table food, etc. He has two approved treats I can give him. Let me know if you need. He's also on Cephalexin 500mg 2x per day, Ketoconizole 200mg 1x per day, Prednisone 10mg 1x per day.

I'm supposed to do MiconaHex+Triz shampoo 1-2x per week and wipe between his paws 2x per day with approved wipes. I kinda suck at these but do them as often as I can.

I transitioned him slowly to the food but he's on it 100% now. The meds made a huge difference and he is to stay on those until his recheck (next week). He's not itching AT ALL, his paws aren't red and inflamed, no hot spots, I couldn't be happier. I know he's happy and comfortable which obviously is all of our goals.

I'm not sure of the next steps she has. I believe it was re-introducing his previous food back in. Also not sure with these meds because this can't be long term. I will keep you posted after his followup though... 6/18 @ 1300.

Best,
Melissa

Thanks so much and good luck with Cooper

 

[Sunflower13]

Thanks so much and good luck with Cooper

Here is an update from yesterday's followup with dermatology. Hoping it helps provide some guidance or ideas at the very least.

"We are very pleased with Cooper’s progress since his last appointment and previous skin and ear infections are resolved today! As such, cephalexin and ketoconazole will be continued until the previous course is gone. Mometamax is being discontinued now and we will instead start Cooper on Zymox HC drops 2x per week to help prevent recurrent ear infections as outlined below. Now that allergy symptoms are better controlled, prednisone will be further tapered and continued until recheck exam while we give the diet trial additional time to take effect. As long as Cooper continues to do well at the next exam as expected, we will then discuss stopping prednisone to assess the success of the diet trial to help further guide our longer term management recommendations for Cooper. Continue Elimination diet trial: Royal Canin PR canned. Rayne Nutrition Rabbit Dog Food Roll OR Rabbit Diag-Freeze Dried food may be used instead as an approved diet. Please let us know if you switch the diet from Royal Canin PR to either of these for our records. Serenegy potato pleasers (serenegy.com) may be used as an approved treat option during this process. Your pet has been diagnosed with allergic dermatitis that may be due to a cutaneous adverse food reaction (dietary hypersensitivity or intolerance). The only accurate way to make this diagnosis is with 8-12 week dietary trial with a single novel protein diet or hydrolyzed protein diet. The diet trial is a diagnostic test that must be done without error. Therefore, it is crucial to follow this diet flawlessly. Improvement in your pet's dermatitis will be a slow process. Do not expect results over night and do not give up too soon!

Feed the recommended diet strictly for a minimum of 8 weeks. During the food trial, your pet cannot be given any of the following: treats (other than what your doctor has recommended), table scraps, animal byproduct or flavored chews (rawhides, antlers, etc.), dental chews (including Greenies), fish oils, oral flavored (chewable) heartworm or flea/tick
preventatives (including Heartgard, Sentinel, Interceptor, Nexgard, Simparica, and Bravecto), glucosamine and chondroitin, or any other flavored medications or supplements. Please call us with any questions."