Sir Galahad Knights Problem

[yvettestepha]

Hi all animal lovers out there, My name is Yvette,new to this bank,but Im in need for some answers for my Chinese Shar-Pei,Sir Galahad,Does anyone know what I could give my guy for itchy skin,instead of steriods.that his Doctor wants to keep him on??It;s slowly                                                                                                                                    killing him,and in return its killing me to watch.Hes almost 13 years old and I just want him around longer then whats going to happen if I keep him on the steriods. Also has anyone heard of the herbal medicine called Fresh Factor?From the company Springtime???? HAve a great day Yvette and Galley

[Dr Doolittle]

Not sure which Country you reside in Yvette, but the best natural remedy for dogs (and cats) with itchy skin is placing a small block (about 2 inches square) of sulphur in their drinking water. It's pale yellow in colour and has the texture/feel of very hard chalk. You can buy it in good pet shops and vetinary surgeries in the UK but as I say, without knowing where you are based I don't know if you could get hold of it. Possibly at a general pharmacy in the USA? Sadly many vets know this works just as well and often better than steroids without any of the side effects, but it costs pennies, and vets don't get rich quick by selling sulphur for pennies instead of steroids for Pounds (or perhaps Dollars in your part of the world?)

I hope Sir Galahad remains with you for many years to come.