Today I spoke to a woman who is owned by an American Eskimo dog who has been suffering for two years with itching, hot spots and hair loss. She had just about given up after trying everything she could find on the market, with minimal results.
We are in the process of treating dogs with serious skin problems for our video... and we have been treating them for free so that we can take before and after photos, and maybe even get a testimonial from the dog owner. This woman today (I'll call her Ruth) told me that after only one day on DERMagic Hot Spot Lotion her dog seemed to be calmer and that our products were working.
She also told me something that horrified me. She said that one veterinarian had told her that the black (or brownish) speckles on her dog's underbelly (mostly these appear around the crotch area) were indications of healing. This is SO wrong! It's quite the opposite. When you see places on the underside of a dog that look like dirt but it won't wash off, this is when you need DERMagic Hot Spot Lotion right away (www.DERMagic.com).
Before your dog gets a problem this serious, there are a few things you can look for, and eliminate early. One sure sign of a problem brewing is itchy, flaky skin on the back around the base of the tail. We can usually fix this with our special detoxifying bath salts made with Dead Sea Salts from Israel, among other fine ingredients. Just before shampooing your dog, wet him down and rub these special salts into his fur and give him a good massage. The grains will exfoliate him and bring new cells to the surface. Often, just a good shampooing after this will eliminate the problem. No more dandruff! It's amazing... smells heavenly... and it works.
Also, on a weekly basis, turn your dog over and inspect his tummy carefully. The skin should be a healthy pale pink (on most dogs), and should not look "dirty." If you see tiny points of dark, sometimes looking like blackheads, this is the first sign of a serious infection under the skin and it's important to stop it right away. Our Hot Spot Lotion is completely effective in getting rid of this discoloration, and it stops the infection in its tracks, before it becomes systemic or erupts elsewhere in the form of hot spots or itchy rash. Our website will soon have some photos of this precursor condition (www.dermagic.com), so please check there if you have any doubts!
Good luck with your furry friends, and please contact us if you have any questions about the health of your dog's skin or fur (info@dermagic.net).
Best wishes! Dr. Adelia Ritchie
