11 month old Weim Problems

[Busta Girl]

Hello,

I have ben soo stessed out of late with all my baby's problems, my breeder is not much help to me & does not seem to really care when I contact her leaving me to try & find answers myself.
Please any comments would be very much appreciated

Here is a re-cap of Busta's problems in the past:
Busta Female Grey 11 month old Weimaraner Born 6/12/04 in Tasmania, Australia & Sent to Perth, Western Australia at 8 weeks old, Busta's usual diet in Eukanuba Biscuit mixed with Bonny Biscuit & chicken mince & fresh bones & rawhide bones, treats are sausage & polony.

February 2005
Had intestinal worms at 11 weeks old.

April
Had Demodex mite causing 1x1cm fur missing on leg, Busta’s brother also was suffering from this.

June
3rd of June Busta was flanked spayed at 6 months old, she developed a seroma from this on her side which when down naturally. She has had her anal glands squeezed as they seem to get full occasionally. While being desexed I requested an ear clean & they found both ears had major infections in them. Treated with ear drops & tablets

16th Jube Busta had stiches out from desexing & still has a slight infection in her left ear.

August
Still infections in ears being inflamed & having wax in both of them. Treating with Dermotex ear drops & cleaning ears with Epi-otic & washing Busta in Malebseb wash weekly. She shows signs if allergies on her feet. Busta started having a lot of Vaginal discharge.

Began ZD Ultra diet for 6 weeks to see if she is allergic to her food.

September
Bloodiest confirmed allergies, 12th had an Endoscopy to find cause of discharge, found no answer from it.

Begin Vaginal flushing at home started clavulox in conjunction with it to see if it clears up.

October
Busta had lump removed from her midline underbelly which was a hematoma she had anal glands squeezed again.

Busta had operation to find where vaginal discharge was coming from after taking her to emergency for showing signs of pain; they released 200mls of puss from her vaginal area that was causing the pain.

They cut away 7cm on infected vaginal tissue & had to open the floor of her pelvis to find the cause. She was diagnosed with a rare case of vaginitis.

November
Still continuing cleaning the ears with epi-otic & giving her a bath with Maleseb
Had Busta allege tested with a dermatologist finding that she is Atopic dermatitis with or without adverse food reaction & secondary Maleasszia otitis externa.

Started Busta on a new diet of Goat, Horse bones & sweet potatoes to see if she shows signs of also being allergic to her food for 6 weeks.
Started giving Busta a vaccine against her environmental allergies.
Started washing Busta in Episoothe Shampoo & conditioner weekly & commencing Dailey ear clean with Dexamethasone Dailey.

Noticed 2.5x3cm hard lump behind Busta’s left shoulder, did tests & think it may be a reaction from some scar tissue that she has from her her injections of late, or it may be a fibres tumour. Have to wait 2 weeks to see if it goes down in size if not have to cut it out. Treating it with Clavulox to see if it makes a difference.

Thankyou so much for reading,
Heidi

 

[Julie]

Just wondering where are you from?

I sounds like you and Busta have been thru it. I hope things get better for you and Busta.

I really don't know what else to say, I am speechless, and that happens very rarely.

Best wishes,
Julie.

 

[Busta Girl]

I'm from Perth in western Australia Julie.

 

[Athebeau]

First off Demodex mites are caused by genetics - poor immune systems. The breeder should be contacted or kennel club to report the breeder. The female should not be bred again.

So, looking at the angle of a lowered immune system there are some natural steps you can take to make a strong immune system. Your doing the right thing with the food allergy feeding trial, give it about 8 weeks.

I started giving my dog with allergies astragalus (a herb to boost the immune system) and coconut oil (pure - organic)
Coconut oil is supposed to:
Improve digestion and nutrient absorption

• Heals digestive disorders like Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers, and colitis

• Contains powerful antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal agents that prevent infection and disease

• Prevents and treats yeast and fungal infections, including thrush and candidiasis

• Prevents and treats viral infections, including herpes, measles, and the flu

• Helps balance the body’s metabolism and hormones

• Promotes normal thyroid function

• Helps prevent or control diabetes

• Rejuvenates the skin and protects against skin cancer, age spots, acne, and other blemishes

• Helps prevent osteoporosis

• Reduces allergic reactions

• Supplies fewer calories than other fats.

I would also be giving Busta organic plain yogurt for the live bacteria cultures. Ground organic flax seeds, Hemp seed oil, Sardines, Wild Salmon (canned), or flax oil for the omega 3 fatty acids.

Here is a site to review as well
http://www.naturalpets.net/

I'm sure someone else will have some extra advise for you. Good luck, Busta is a very lucky dog to have a Mom who cares so much

 

[Busta Girl]

thanks for ur advice,

Heidi

 

[doberkim]

busta - if you are doing a food trial, i would not really give her ANY food items right now because it will invalidate the results of your food trial.

im sorry youre going through so much - hopefully her desensitization infections for her atopy will help her and make her feel better!

 

[Busta Girl]

Thanks doberkim

Busta is on a strict diet at the moment advised by her dermotologist for 6 weeks, we then rechallenge her with her old food to see if she show a allergic reaction.

 

[bubbatd]

I agree with Athe...the breeder should have been more concern and notified all the other pup's owners....AND spay the dam .