Dog dry skin from hypothyroidism after a month? What can I do?

If it's a thyroid problem, then this will eventually get better once she starts treatment. In the meantime, you can help by giving a bath with a medicated shampoo followed by a conditioner with the active ingredient of phytosphingosine. The product at the link below would be ideal. https://www.amazon.com/Douxo-Chlorhexidine-Shampoo-16-9-oz/dp/B000O1HEJ0 I hope that helps and all is well with Mya.

It may take a little longer than two weeks to get his thyroid levels up. It looks like Butter is still dealing with skin inflammation and possible infection. Usually dogs will come back about two weeks after starting thyroid medication to check the blood levels. I advise to schedule that appointment and have them check the skin as well. In the mean time, you can wash the affected areas once daily with hand soap and rinse well. Make sure he is not licking the lesions as he will make it worse. An elizabethan collar will help prevent this. If he continues to have skin issues and his thyroid levels are good, it is possible that underlying allergies could also be affecting him. I hope this is helpful. Please feel free to post any additional questions.

Dogs that are hypothyroid have a deficiency of thyroid hormone which can cause the symptoms you describe as well as lethargy, weight gain, etc. Replacing with thyroid hormone is the only way to treat the problem, and it is necessary to confirm that she is indeed hypothyroid before starting treatment. Unfortunately there is nothing that can be given at home.

Hello and thank you for your question about Twix! I am sorry he is having a hard time with his skin and finding a shampoo to use. I would recommend products from the company called DOUXO, specifically using the shampoo formulation for seborrhea. That should help. You can ask your veterinarian if they carry this. Some online retailers also sell it, like amazon.

A few things to consider. She should be tested for hypothyroidism to make sure she doesn't have a thyroid condition. She probably needs to be on some type of allergy medication long term to control any allergies that are contributing to her skin condition. Your vet could try an antihistamine, like hydroxyzine, and see if that helps. There is also a new medication called Apoquel which seems to work very well. She should also stay on the antibiotics for at least 3-4 weeks before stopping. Adding Free Form Snip Tips may also help keep her skin healthy. You could also try a hypoallergenic diet like z/d for 8 weeks and see if that helps. Lastly, you could take her to a veterinary dermatologist if your vet can't get her condition under control.

They usually start to look and act more normal again after about six months when hypothyroidism is successfully treated. Finding the appropriate dose is sometimes tricky, because it is individual to the patient and depends on test results and physical exam findings. Without knowing all of Tiffanie's case details, it's difficult for me to give you a good answer for the lack of hair regrowth, but it's possible that it may not regrow with treatment. I detect that you are suspicious that Tiffanie's vet may not be providing the appropriate treatment. In these cases, I recommend you seek a second vet opinion. Below is a link to an article that may help you with this decision. https://www.petcoach.co/article/when-is-it-time-to-seek-a-second-veterinary-opinion/ I hope that helps and Tiffanie gets better soon.

I would try adding in an omega 3 fatty acid to see if this helps. If it isn't improving or if the hair loss is getting worse, I would have your vet take a look. Your vet may decide to check her thyroid to ensure it isn't low. I hope this helps!