Comments for Dr. Matt Allworth - Veterinarian

Comment on Insect Bites: from Itch to Anaphylaxis by marko

marko — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:17:10 +0000

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Comment on Mange: Demodex in the Dog by Apryl

Apryl — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:56:35 +0000

Thank you for the response. I am from the usa so I’m unsure we have aloveen. However I did just try something called Fur Butter [Fur Worse] that you apply after shampooing and let set before rinsing. It’s suppose to help heal the coat and skin. It’s pricey so I used it sparingly on the good parts of the coat and generously on the legs/underside that seem to be effected the most. One use and he’s only bled once since then and the licking has decreased greatly. He is not shedding nearly as much, but he is still loosing little clumps around the effected area. I figured I would share for those looking for help for their own dogs in this area. Thanks again!

Comment on Mange: Demodex in the Dog by admin

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:56:51 +0000

hi aqpryl, there are coat moisturisers, in australia ther is one called aloveen. its hard to be certain if the hair loss is natural shedding, or alopecia of emodex without seeing the dog. but the the progression of hair loss will usually stop within about 3 weeks of starting IVM. if it doesnt, you may need to move to a higher dose. unfortunately this is one you’ll need to discuss with your regular vet.

Comment on Mange: Demodex in the Dog by Apryl

Apryl — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:33:23 +0000

I adopted a chow/husky mix 3-4 months back and he came with a few little spots of mange. I was told it was from his poor immune system and that he was basically over it. He did great the first two months, even grew the hair back on the little spots he did have…then literally overnight, started tearing himself up. I have tried everything, and finally took him into the vet a couple weeks back. The vet did some scrapings, gave me Ivermectrin and a ben. peroxide shampoo. His itching and chewing have decreased all ready to a great extent even, but I have noticed a couple things. One.] He is licking, especially his feet excessively. I am guessing this is because his skin is real dry [esp. with it being winter]. He was bleeding quite a bit…not in as a large quantity, but constant spotting and dripping blood from various spots on his legs and feet. This has cut down a lot this past week, but is there anything I can do to help moisten his skin? Two] He is shedding and loosing hair like crazy ever since I started him on the ivermectrin. I read on one site they will look worse as they are getting better and was wondering if this could be confirmed or if I should be concerned about it? He has gotten more spots than he had but he doesn’t seem to be going completely bald like generalized. I apologize for the length of this, but this is the first time I’ve ever experienced mange out of the 20 years I’ve owned dogs and it’s been quite stressful for the both of us. I am starting to understand a great deal why it happens and how to treat it, but do not know what I should expect for recovery, as I hate rushing him to the vet if things are going normal but I also don’t want to be too relaxed where it’s getting worse and I’m not even realizing it. Also, what is your input on immune system supplements such as Eyemunity? Do you feel they are helpful in the recovery? I have been giving this, along with a natural diet. I was hoping to be able to drop the supplement after he’s 2 years old. Thanks and take care.

Comment on Tick prevention: cost versus benefit by Kerry Shqrman

Kerry Shqrman — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:26:02 +0000

An excellent and comprehensive article that presents a balanced viewpoint on tick and flea prevention.Thanks so much for an easy to understand report. Will be book-marking for future reference.

Comment on Google-mapping infectious diseases by fi

fi — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:58:23 +0000

Wow – this website is THE BEST. Having stumbled across it by chance I’ll now be using it as my primary source for research/learning – thank you so much for the time taken and the logical and factual presentation of “scientific” information.

Comment on Leaky Bitch – Incontinence in female dogs by Collin Alstrom

Collin Alstrom — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:53:38 +0000

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Comment on Tick Serum Shortages by Rene Gangler

Rene Gangler — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:03:56 +0000

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Comment on DIY Antihistamines by Ben

Ben — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:34:11 +0000

Hey, my 15 year old cat has diabetes, and I am wondering if it is okay to give her the antihistamine diphenhydramine. we need to relax her so she can get a good brushing/cleaning. If you have any other suggestions on how to calm her for this, we would appreciate hearing them. Thanks in advance!

Comment on Splitting Vials: Risk Minimising by lissa

lissa — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:28:29 +0000

thank you. this has been a life saver for me and my roomate and our dogs