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Unfortunately skin problems and allergies are common problems amoungst the bull terrier breed. Yes, there are some significant skin disorders that can be associated with Bull Terriers. However (through my experience) 80% of the Bull Terriers I've come into contact with that had a skin disorder was found to be the result of an improper diet rich in grain. I've rescued several Bull Terriers that had bad skin issues where patches of fur were missing, no fur on the feet, excessive shedding, scabs and abrasions, etc which were often misdiagnosed for mange, mites, pyodermas, neurodermatitis, ringworm, hookworm, fleas, and hot spots.
Most often the cause of skin allergies within Bull Terriers is caused from poor diets consisting on a dog food with high amounts of grain. My biggest recommendation to anyone that has a canine with skin problems is to, first and foremost, concentrate on a proper diet free of grain. There are many grain free dogs on the market. I personally like to use Taste of the Wild. Here's a link to website which lists several grain free dog foods: Grain Free Dry Dog Foods.
Proper and professional tests can be conducted by a veterinarian to determine the cause of a canine skin disorder.
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My dogs have all gotten seasonal allergies I think because they occasionally break out into hives, never severe and goes away in a couple days but I have seen them all do it randomly. Bowzer is HIGHLY allergic to salmon, it took me forever to figure it out, because I didnt think he would be allergic to something people feed to dog's WITH allergies, well he had diarrhea most of his life, or loose stool, and I could never figure out why until I gave him some salmon oil in his food and he was covered in hives! His face was swollen and I had to get him a steroid injection and he was having horrible diarrhea. Since than I keep away from fish foods, though there is often salmon oil in a lot of dog kibble, that never seemed to cause him problems but treats or vitamins with it in it was like salmon over load for his system. The other day it proved to me just how bad his allergy is when I gave the dogs a piece of salmon jerky and bowzer was just starring at me like
"i want some!!" so i was like okay..and gave him less than half of what I gave the others and he had a potty accident in his cage which is incredibly rare for him, so I knew it was from that, so sad!! The lady at a rescue here met my dogs and was shocked by how nice they looked, no allergies, no redness, i feel I have been lucky since I know what makes bowzer break out, the other dogs seem allergy free. It just seems like these dogs have a sensitive stomach, would you agree? I've only found one food that works so well for them!
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I don't have any food sensitive BT's but I rescued a few that were. Oddly my Bullies can eat a wide variety of different foods without noticing any effects except some occasional gas. :-))
I keep them all on a strict diet and addsupplements. Raw meat has always worked great for us for those BT's with high energy or in need of bulking up. They'll even welcome vegitables mixed in their food.
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Yeah mine will eat absolutely anything, vegetables or anything! Scarlett seems to be able to eat anything but the other two I dont mess around with.
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I have tried a grain-free diet with no substantial results, anti-staph injections, salmon oil supplements, antibiotics, antihistamines, steroids, Aveeno baths, Ketochlor treatments, etc. You name, we have probably tried it. Long story short, we are on the verge of taking the financial plunge and getting him tested at a vet Dermatologist.
The Wolle company is in Great Britain and I have been trying to get information from them for the past week with no response. However, if someone else has tried them successfully, I will gladly be annoyingly persistent until I get some answers. This has gone on for too long and I feel so bad for him! :(
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MacsMom,
I tried my best to research this product you're talking about and there's nothing substanciating this products results. To be honest there's barely anything listed under this product. It appears to be another all natural herbal wonder medicine that's made up of natural ingredients and vitamins.
Out of curiousity, where did you hear of this product because it's obvious they aren't very popular or sought after? I'm sure you could find several other products with the same natural ingredients. Reading up on this manufacturer that are really adamant with going ALL NATURAL. I don't think this would be a liable solution to your problem which has already been met with diet changes as well as prescription medication.
By the way, Woole Products also has an All Natural Herbal Supplement for dogs with painful joints and muscles. If someone gave me some herbal supplement if I had painful joints and muscles I'd throw it back at them.
The maker of this product (Arno Woole) was never a doctor nor veternarian. Just a herbal all natural buff who prefers vitamins over medicine. Whether they work or not is a mystery because there's NO reviews of the product and no proof that they work. :-q
http://www.herbaticus.co.uk/page29.html
http://www.herbaticus.co.uk/page2.html
http://www.bull-terrier-skin.com/cure_your_dog.htm
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Thanks for the information. Here is where I initially heard about it: http://www.bull-terrier-skin.com/
I am willing to try even "snake oils" at this point. But I will take your word for it and appreciate the insight.
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Yes, I actually included that link on the response I sent you above. I'd wait until I had a tested to see what's causing the skin problem. Intradermal allergy tests is a specific test utilized to test dogs to see if they have any allergic reactions which cause skin problems and itching. This is an extensive test averaging 1 hour at which time the dog is sedated and receives 60 injections made into the skin. The price of this test is $250. In your case I'd say it would be well worth it and provide you with authentic answers.
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Thanks. I'm interested to see how things turn out for him. Do you have any photos of him?
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