Death of a Pet: Aveeno
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My Dog Has the Itchy's
Asked by O.M. from San Antonio
on May 31, 2008
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Hi, moms ,I have a question concerning my pet dog . I even wonder if I should asks this question on this site ? However here, goes anyway , and let me apologize before...
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- Blessings O., I have a mini Pomerainian... and yoda has that ichy problem as well.. I buy fish oil pills at the health food store. I useually poke the gel ...
- Hi there, I have a Jack Russell that has really bad itchies at this time of year. My vet said to give him generic Benadryl... i get the WalMart brand (Equate). I gi...
- My dogs have the same problem. And trying to give them Benadryl is a real pain because they don't like pills. I use Shaklee product Alfalfa Complex for my allergies....
Dog Loosing Hair?
Asked by K.W. from Detroit
on July 30, 2008
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Hi Moms, I'm hoping that someone out there is a vet or has knowledge of dogs and can help. My 6 year old American Bulldog has recently started loosing his hair in pat...
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- K.: Hi, well I put myself through college as an Officer Control agent in Detroit with the ASPCA. I can tell you a couple of things that may help you out. Fi...
- Try a different type of dog food. It might be more expensive, but think of the long run (vet bills). Also, when my German Shepherd went through this, we bathed her bab...
- I have am Am Bulldog too. My dogs skin is SUPER sensitive, I put sunblock on him because he burns. I also use oatmeal shampoo, I dont think Id use human shampoo, dogs ...
What Products to Use for an Infant Who Has a Rash
Asked by K.W. from Las Vegas
on January 16, 2008
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I was wondering what products many of you recommend for an infant (2 month old) who has a very bad sandpaper like rash all over her body. Her back is actually peel...
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- Hi K., I use Aveno for my one month old only. Even the body lotion. The slightest fragrance in a product can trigger a rash or peeling - its amazing how sensitive t...
- K.-- You poor thing---I lived this with my son. That rash, no doubt about it, is a food allergy. DO NOT put aquaphor, Eucerin, or any other mineral oil based lot...
- I'm sorry your baby is having such a rough time. My only suggestion is to use a "free of dyes and perfumes" detergent like All or Arm and Hammer instead of Dreft, sinc...
3 Month Son Has Dry Flaky Scalp Since 1 Wk Old and Getting Worse
Asked by M.D. from Washington DC
on May 4, 2008
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my 3 month old son has dry flaky scalp since he came home from the hospital. it started out in one area on top of his head. at his 2 week appointment his doc said it w...
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- It sounds like he has cradle cap...very common in babies. Both of my kids have had it. With my daughter, it went away after we used selsun blue...my son's was a litt...
- Try using baby oil on his head, make sure it gets to the scalp. Then use a fine tooth comb and comb back. This should loosen the dry scalp and remove the pesky stuff....
- The dry scalp thing sounds like Craddle Cap. My son is 6 months old and has had a mild case of it since about 8 weeks. I control it by rubbing baby oil (or I heard oli...
Allergy, Excema and a Growth Spurt
Asked by B.C. from Chicago
on April 27, 2008
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My son, Johnny, is 6 months old and has allergies to wheat, egg and our beloved dog. He also has very sensitive skin, so we have had to go with all sensitive & fragra...
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- I would think w/spring the dog is shedding more? Do you have a room air cleaner? We bought a kenmore one and seems to help
- I have to say this is expensive but if I leave it off over night I can not even come downstairs without having to take something because of my allergies to my dog. If ...
- Hi B.--Thought you may want to listen to this free call, should be really good! Tuesday April 29th "A Review of Allergy Prevention" 8 PM Central Time call ###-...
What I Can Do to Relieve Itching from Hives
Asked by J.A. from St. Louis
on September 12, 2008
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Last night I took my daughter to a friends house, and she was petting his dog and her hands started getting swollen spots on them that itched. I had to go to dance cl...
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- Don't forget hydrocortisone cream. You can use that w/ Benadryl. Since she had hives all over her body, you might want to give her oral benadryl. I don't know if you c...
- Definately oral Benadryl. In liquid or pill form.
- I assume you meant she was petting his dog. Be sure she washed her hands well. When my kids had itchy problems (chicken pox, poison ivy) it helped to take an Aveeno ...
What to Do About Painful, Cracked Heels
Asked by K.O. from New York
on September 12, 2008
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In the past couple months I have developed craked heels. They heel and then crack again. It's painful to walk. I don't know what the cause is or how to prevent it. ...
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- Sorry to hear it K.. Is it dry skin? If so, have you tried plenty of cream or oil? Good luck, S.
- See if your insurance covers going to the dermatologist. It might not be just cracked skin but a case of psoriasis.
- K. - I have developed the same problem for some reason and it really stinks!! I like the recommendations you received so far, especially as a preventative. However, ...
Switching Formula....a Strange rash...and Baby Dandruff???
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on October 23, 2006
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I have 2 questions. The first pertains to switching formula. I previously asked about brands and types of formulas to add into my 5 mo old's breastfed diet. I was givi...
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- #1 - Don't know...I'll let someone else catch that one. #1 - It's probably a rash and the very best thing that you can do for him is fresh air. Lay out some changin...
- A. I am a dermatology PA so I hope I can help. His diaper rash sounds like it may be an infection with candida, which is a common pathogen for diaper dermatitis. Ke...
- A., we use Melaleuca products which take care of all your situations. The yeast is best treated with one of our bath bars(which have tea tree oil in them - kills bac...
Unknown Food Allergy
Asked by B.J. from Abilene
on December 19, 2008
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My daughter is 3 years old and had developed hives and welps all over her torso, arms, legs and behind when she woke up yesterday morning. We immediately went to the m...
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- It could very well be the acid in the apple juice - especially if it has added citric or ascorbic acid, there is a rare but real allergy to ascorbic acid and it's in a...
- Here's my "If I were you" advice... Feed her only fruits & vegetables- a vegan diet- until the rash disappears. And even with fruits and vegetables, you may have to ...
- Please call me. I can probably help you. It sounds like she maybe be allergic to gluten and if she is this can have really bad side affects and cause a lot of health i...
One Year Old with Eczema
Asked by S.E. from Washington DC
on October 18, 2006
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I have a one year old son with severe eczema, He was diagonosed at the age of 3 month. His doctor has prescribed everything from creams to benadryl for the itching. It...
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- My 10 month old has had eczema since she was two months old. We were given a steroid cream to put on when it's really really bad and the rest of the time to give dous...
- There is a lotion called Renew that can clinically clear up eczema. Send me a PM and I can tell you how to order it and where to find the information
- I'd like to recommend Arbonne International's baby care line..it's amazing! I've had several clients use it for eczema, all with great results. I have a before and aft...
