lola was diagnosed with puppy strangles when she was 9 weeks old. puppy strangles is a rare autoimmune disorder that affects the skin and joints in young dogs. since it is so rare i had such a hard time finding products that were not only safe for he...
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supplements & food
physical health starts on the inside and makes it way out!
supports immune function!
native pet colostrum
when lola was on antibiotics and steroids we needed a strong probiotic. this one supports a healthy gut microbiome AND helps with immune function
purina pro plan fortiflora probiotic
we switched lola to this food during her recovery. we tried to include as much protein from fish as possible to support skin health (be careful to not go overboard though)
purina pro plan puppy sensitive skin and stomach
we used these treats for training and as a meal topper before we switched to a salmon based food. an inexpensive way to add some more skin support
pupford freeze-dried salmon training treats
steroid make puppies SO hungry! we immediately needed something to slow her down while eating. we eventually switched to a ceramic one because lola would try to eat our plastic ones!
ceramic slow feeder bowl
our vet recommended this. skin and coat health starts from the inside out!
native pet omega oil
skin care
best products for infected, itchy skin
this was recommended by our vet in combination with oral antibiotics to combat secondary bacterial infections
duoxo antiseptic shampoo
this was also recommended by our vet. helped so much with her dry, flakey skin!
douxo calm mousse
this product was a LIFESAVER! it is safe to be used around the mouth, eyes, and nose. we used this on any open sores and they healed soo fast.
vetericyn antimicrobial hydro gel
it is important to use a gentle ear cleaner for young puppies. i had such a hard time finding one safe for her age and this one is great!