Hello - skin issues and diet

[Rowledge2]

So we own a blue who i have asked question about his alopecia in the past, since we moved to AZ a lot of the yeasty stuff has stopped. We have been here for 8 months and now we have this
We took him to the Vet and she said allergy have him a shot and some topical mouse. After a month he has had no change, acting lethargic and acting like a old man, he's not even 2. So i started reviewing his food ( Proplan sensitive skin and stomach) i guess they have changed there ingredients to be more plant nased.
Long storu short we change him to taste of the wild, ancient stream and grains a few days a go. He's a completely different dog. More energy, not crying
Has anyone else experienced this

 

[DD4MSpock]

Welcome from Tampa Bay, FL!

 

[Ddski5]

Have not heard of this but diet plays a major role, that’s for sure.

Glad you figured it out!!

 

[JanS]

I'm sure the diet change made a huge difference. Even though Pro-Plan is one of Purina's better foods, it still has way too many fillers, IMO.

 

[Kaiser2016]

Long storu short we change him to taste of the wild, ancient stream and grains a few days a go. He's a completely different dog. More energy, not crying

Wow, when there's such a dramatic change so quickly, you have to think the food must have made a difference even though most times it is said to take months. Did you happen to change anything else? Very good on continuing to research your options! Also since he is young, he should have a chance to eat a 'normal' diet instead of something specialized unless it turns out to be necessary. I'd add a probiotic to his diet too.

So the picture shows the new condition despite the food change? I'd go through the house and consider the possibility that scented products/detergents have been in contact with him. I can't quite recall, but I thought Blue's would get skin issues later in life, but Fawns might have it earlier? Hopefully someone with more knowledge on the matter will weigh in soon.

 

[Rowledge2]

Wow, when there's such a dramatic change so quickly, you have to think the food must have made a difference even though most times it is said to take months. Did you happen to change anything else? Very good on continuing to research your options! Also since he is young, he should have a chance to eat a 'normal' diet instead of something specialized unless it turns out to be necessary. I'd add a probiotic to his diet too.

So the picture shows the new condition despite the food change? I'd go through the house and consider the possibility that scented products/detergents have been in contact with him. I can't quite recall, but I thought Blue's would get skin issues later in life, but Fawns might have it earlier? Hopefully someone with more knowledge on the matter will weigh in soon.

We actually only add coconut and Plain canned Salmon, as well as some omega capsules. All of which he has been getting for some time. The condition started suddenly, but shortly after the Proplan ingredients changed.
He was diagnosed with alopecia @ 9 months old and has a continued yeast issue

 

[Little Boy Blew]

So we own a blue who i have asked question about his alopecia in the past, since we moved to AZ a lot of the yeasty stuff has stopped. We have been here for 8 months and now we have this
We took him to the Vet and she said allergy have him a shot and some topical mouse. After a month he has had no change, acting lethargic and acting like a old man, he's not even 2. So i started reviewing his food ( Proplan sensitive skin and stomach) i guess they have changed there ingredients to be more plant nased.
Long storu short we change him to taste of the wild, ancient stream and grains a few days a go. He's a completely different dog. More energy, not crying
Has anyone else experienced this
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Hi, I am new hear and my Blew puppy has bumps on his head as well. My breeder told me it is more common in Blew Dobermans than is in standard colors. I took him to the vet and they did a crape and looked at it under a microscope the results were bacterial. My puppy has been on cefpodoxime antibiotics and I am bathing him with a sensitive shampoo. It is getting better but he has loose stools. We put him on probiotics but it's not improving. I have a vet appointment Monday. I will post photos and update Monday

 

[Rowledge2]

Hi, I am new hear and my Blew puppy has bumps on his head as well. My breeder told me it is more common in Blew Dobermans than is in standard colors. I took him to the vet and they did a crape and looked at it under a microscope the results were bacterial. My puppy has been on cefpodoxime antibiotics and I am bathing him with a sensitive shampoo. It is getting better but he has loose stools. We put him on probiotics but it's not improving. I have a vet appointment Monday. I will post photos and update Monday

Welcome.
I had the same issues in the beginning, and there is a lot of knowledgeable people on this site to help you through.
Dobermans' have sensitive tummies. Some have advised give pumpkin, the canned with nothing added to it.
Good Luck

 

[Ddski5]

A good probiotic and a tablespoon of pumpkin with half of dog food works really well for my two- for loose stools.
Good luck.

 

[Little Boy Blew]

A good probiotic and a tablespoon of pumpkin with half of dog food works really well for my two- for loose stools.
Good luck.

Thank you, The Vet told me about the pumkin. I will try that