DERMagic Products in MudBay Stores!

Mud Bay has been around Washington State since 1988, when the first store was established in Olympia.  And now, they're opening 3 new stores (Mercer Island, Gig Harbor, and Redmond) to bring the total to 20 locations!

And for us, the big news is that Mud Bay is now carrying the DERMagic product line.  And this fits right in with the Mud Bay difference:  Instead of carrying supplies for every pet, Mud Bay focused on the healthiest foods and highest quality supplies.  Instead of trying to be everything to everyone, Mud Bay focused on using natural food and accurate information to contribute to the health of dogs and cats and the happiness of the people who care for them.

Mud Bay has a very interesting history, well worth reading.  And while you're on their site, check out Cooper's Story, about how DERMagic stopped Cooper's itch, written by a dog lover who also happens to work at Mud Bay...

So check it out!  And check us out too... We're proud to be a part of the Mud Bay retail system -- healthy foods, happy stores, knowledgeable staff.

DERMagic Skin Care for Animals Now Offered in Eastern Canada

Mon Ami Pet Wellness Distribution is the exclusive distributor in the Maritimes for DERMagic:   A Breakthrough in the Treatment of Animal Dermatitis – Relief from Dog Skin Problems

DERMagic Skin Care for Animals, Inc., is proud to partner with Mon Ami Pet Wellness Distribution to offer our products across eastern Canada.  Severe dog itching, skin allergies, mange, black skin disease and hair loss, hot spots, dandruff or seborrhea, cuts and sores and other secondary dog skin problems resulting from flea or mite allergies and even trauma -- these conditions are miserable for your pet, and for you.  Until now, it has been difficult to treat these common problems without steroids, antibiotics or strong chemicals. 

Visit dermagic.com for more information on our award-winning products and on how to recognize and treat skin problems in your dogs and cats. Contact monamiinfo@eastlink.ca to offer these fine products to your customers in Canada or visit Mon Ami Pet Wellness Online Store to order in eastern Canada.

Whitnie - the formerly hairless Pomeranian...

PUFF WHITTY - DERMagic Poster Child

Many of you know that there's nothing worse than having to watch your little furkid suffer day after day with some kind of skin problem, no matter what it is.  I've been there with my own dogs, one of which I nearly lost to a mystery skin disease that left her hairless with open sores.  That was little Shenanigan the Yorkie, the first life saved by DERMagic.

But that was then...  Today, no one and no animal should have to suffer like this, and that's why we work so hard to get the word out about DERMagic Skin Rescue Lotion. It really works to end the problem, permanently, without steroids, antibiotics, or antihistamines.

When we say it, that's one thing.  But when pet parents who have been through this ordeal, with very expensive vet bills and steroids and no results over very long periods of time, when these folks send us their before and after photos, and we can share them with you, this is what tells the story.

We have posted a slide show that shows Whitnie the Canadian Pomeranian (also known as "Puff Whitty"), who lives with Cherie D. in Saskatchewan.  Whitnie was in pretty bad shape when they finally found DERMagic at Metro Pet Market in Regina, SK.  

Here's what Cherie wrote to the folks at Metro Pet:  "Here are some before and after pictures of Whitnie's amazing transformation.  Big thank you for helping us along throughout the past 6 months.  Whitnie is gonna love you guys forever."

Please watch the slide show and forgive us all for not being brilliant cinematographers... but the message is clear:  DERMagic works.  And we guarantee it.

Got a Stinky Dog? Is Bathing the Answer?

Do you bathe your dog too often?  Most people do, especially those with small dogs.

The Daily Kibble blog for today talks about stinky dogs and bathing.  If your dog is seriously smelly, if you see chunky dandruff, especially around the rump and tail area, or if his coat is dull and greasy feeling, your dog isn't dirty.  He has an infection causing an excessive production of sebum (from sebaceous glands in the skin).  Bathing will do nothing for this problem except make it worse.

Take a look underneath your dog, around the belly, teats and genitals.  If you see specks that you may have mistaken for dirt or "old age", and they don't rub off or disappear with bathing, your pet is infected with a common fungus of the yeast variety, and you've probably also had some problems with yeast in the ears.

This calls for DERMagic Skin Rescue Lotion.  Bathing will not solve this problem, but this amazing product will get rid of the fungus, clear up your dog's skin, end the seborrhea, and restore your furry love to beautiful condition, without steroids or harsh veterinary shampoos.

Give it a try with no risk.  All DERMagic products are guaranteed to end skin problems, fast!

Is Your Dog Getting Older? Arthritic?

From Daily Kibble:  Therapeutic Wares for Arthritic and Aging Dogs


Draper Canine Therapy is a new line of dog jackets, blankets and beds featuring the revolutionary material Celliant/Holofiber, which in humans has been proven to contribute to relief from soreness, stiffness and swelling, and even to increase energy and help muscles recover after exertion.


When Draper saw what it could do for humans, the company decided to create a therapeutic line using the same materials for arthritic and aging dogs.

We love this idea!  This is one of many good ideas for extending the quality of life of our older little buddies.  Take a look at this rig designed for Mr Peabody, who owns Lisa S. in Portland, OR.  At two shows in Washington State this month, Mr PB was trotting all over the place, visiting his major girlfriend (me) and making sure he was keeping up with all the activities on the show floor.

And for a really special treat at bath time or any time, give your dog a break from gravity by letting him soak in a large tub or pool of warm water to soothe his aching joints.  Toss in a couple handsful of our Anti-Dandruff Salt Scrub, made from Dead Sea salt, Epsom salts, and lots of other soothing ingredients, including Rosemary essential oil.  The salts will make your dog even more buoyant, will chase away pests and stimulate his skin, and the aromatherapy will delight you both.

Restrictions on Tick and Flea Products

EPA to Tighten Restrictions on Tick and Flea Products

By Kim Chipman, March 17 (Bloomberg) 

"The Obama administration said it will increase restrictions on tick-and-flea “spot-on” pesticides for pets because of a rise in adverse reactions in cats and dogs, including seizures and death.

“These are poisons,” Steve Owens, assistant administrator in the Environmental Protection Agency’s pesticides and toxic substances office, told reporters today on a conference call. “They are products designed to kill fleas and ticks.”

"The EPA will start reviewing product labels to determine which require more information and will develop more stringent testing and evaluation requirements, the agency said today in a statement. Names must be different for products to treat cats and dogs to avoid confusion, the agency said.

"Merck & Co.’s Defend, Merial Ltd.’s Frontline and Bayer Healthcare LLC’s Advantage products are among dozens of brand names registered with the government as of May last year, the EPA pesticide office reported."

     We have reprinted a portion of this article because we receive so many questions about this topic, specifically about the safety of flea and tick repelling products that are applied directly to the skin. While the  EPA states that most incidents or deaths result from inappropriate application (e.g., using a larger dose on a smaller animal), we have seen adverse reactions on many dogs even when the products are used according to the manufacturer's directions.

    Please read the full article for further details on this issue.  The fact that the EPA is interested in this issue is of great concern to us.  Consider carefully.  The risks of an infestation of fleas and the resulting diseases they can bring must be carefully weighed against the risks of using strong toxic chemicals to keep them away.  

     One recommendation we have for you is to place a few drops of Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca) on the outside of your dog's collar. Do not let it touch your dog's skin directly.  It does not take much to be effective. We do not recommend this for cats.

    We wish you the best of good fortune as we move rapidly into flea season. 

Best wishes - Dr Adelia

Are you using Atopica for your dog skin allergies?

If your dog is on Atopica, a prescription immuno-suppressant, read below what the vets know about it.  Allergies cause the immunity of dog skin to be depressed and this allows infections (both fungal and bacterial) and infestations (like mites) to enter and spread.  Atopica is another name for Cyclosporine.  




THE PROBLEM IS WIDESPREAD

Atopic dermatitis is not only one of the most common skin diseases in dogs; it is also one of the most frustrating conditions seen by veterinarians.  Most vets do not know how to diagnose and treat this condition without prescribing harmful drugs.

MOVING BEYOND TRADITIONAL THERAPIES

Traditional treatments have taken a quick-fix approach (e.g., steroids, shampoos, antihistamines, etc.) with unpredictable, far from ideal results. Many dogs continue to suffer, while their owners feel helpless and hopeless.

• 86% of clients have been frustrated by their dog's atopy*
• 64% have visited multiple veterinarians to treat their dog's atopic dermatitis*
• This product, although FDA-approved, is dangerous because it only relieves SYMPTOMS, but doesn't treat the CAUSE and does not treat the resulting infection.

As with all drugs, side effects may occur. In a field study, the most common side effects were gastrointestinal signs. Gingival hyperplasia and papillomas may also occur during the initial dosing phase. ATOPICA is a systemic immunosuppresant that may increase the susceptibility to infection. ATOPICA is not for use in reproducing dogs or dogs with a history of neoplasia.

What is cyclosporine (Atopica)?
Cyclosporine is a medication designed to suppress the immune system, to treat auto-immune diseases like psoriasis. Though powerful, it causes very few serious reactions when used for short periods of time (days, weeks, or a few months). It is considered a short-term treatment for psoriasis and is safest when given for less than one year.  Problems with kidney function, including kidney failure, and hypertension can occur in cases where the drug is used for over one year.

Please check our website and read about allergies and how to treat the manifestation of allergic responses, safely and with no side-effects with DERMagic Skin Rescue Lotion.  Don't crash your pet's immunity to skin disease!  Rescue him from it with our all-natural, topical products that are 100% guaranteed effective, or your purchase price cheerfully refunded.


Be safe, and keep your pets safe and infection-free this season!
Dr Adelia

DERMagic Awarded FIDO FRIENDLY Top 100 Pet Products!

DERMagic Skin Care for Animals product line is awarded Fido Friendly magazine 2010 Top 100 pet products of the year!  Best skin care products for dogs and cats on the market.   Buy your issue now and read about Holly Madison and her dog Napoleon in the Vegas Hei$t!  www.fidofriendly.com

The World's Cutest Ewok. Oh Wait! It's a DOG!

When it comes down to the decision whether to write a blog entry or to play with my dog, most of the time Koukla wins.  She's the Boss of me, after all, and I have to do whatever she says.  Just look at that face...  Who could resist it?

Koukla is a Shih Tzu, with all the skin problems that Shih Tzus can have.  We keep her skin in great condition with Darwin's Natural Pet raw organic food, but there's always a critter or a fungus lurking, especially this time of year with Spring springing all over!  Sure enough, something bit her on the neck and made her itch like crazy, so out came the DERMagic Skin Rescue Lotion!  The very next day, the booboo was scabbed over and healing, and not itching at all.  

Keep it handy!  Bug Bite Season is coming soon to a neighborhood near you!

Best wishes for an itch-free summer!

Dr Adelia

New DERMagic Retail Locations

Greetings and Happy New Year!

DERMagic Skin Care for Animals is starting off 2010 with a "howl"!  We have added 11 new retail locations  to our website.  If we haven't reached a pet shop or groomer near you, please ask them to contact us!  It's time to get ready for the "summer itch" season, and nothing works to quickly get rid of dog and cat skin problems like DERMagic.

Best wishes to all our customers in the coming year.  We're feeling totally pawsitive about it!

Skin Rescue Lotion... Dogs and Cats!

Greetings, Everyone,

Did you ever wonder why our Skin Rescue Lotion was once named "Hot Spot Lotion"? Well, back in the day, we believed that hot spots were the most common skin problem in dogs and that customers would be looking for this name in the product name.

It turns out that "allergies" and "yeast" and "alopecia" and "hair loss" and "mange" and "black skin disease" and so many other names for dermatological problems are just as common. In fact, it seems that so-called allergies are the most commonly diagnosed skin disease in dogs these days.

For customers who are looking for a product that will help their animal (and we mean "cure", not just relieve symptoms temporarily), the term "hot spot" is not going to be their top search word.

What our lotion does is eliminate skin disease that's caused by an infection or infestation, whether it's mites, bacteria, fungus (and yeast) or just an insect bite. And in order to help our customers find the only product that is guaranteed to solve problems like these, we needed to clarify the product name.

And now we have it. Canine Skin Rescue and Feline Skin Rescue Lotion. The same amazing product (Hot Spot Lotion) in a very handy tottle! Still made in the USA and loaded with organic ingredients. Safe, non-toxic, and guaranteed to work!

Look for it on store shelves near you soon!

Best wishes,

Dr Adelia

Striker, the Rescue Pom, in full coat!

Happy Thanksgiving, Pet Lovers!

Here's one more thing to rejoice about: For those who have been following the story of Striker, the little rescue Pomeranian, here's the latest installment showing Striker in glorious full coat after having been nearly naked just a few months ago.

Striker is our official DERMagic Poster Child for Black Skin Disease (Alopecia X). DERMagic works, and Striker is proud to show you just how well it does!

Best wishes for a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Dr. Adelia

Black Skin Disease in Dogs

Dear Dr Adelia's Dog Blog Followers: Here's a wonderful letter from one Pomeranian breeder to another. This story is so inspirational that we are compelled to pass it on to everyone out there whose little ones are suffering from skin problems that their veterinarians have given up on. Please read on and have your hearts warmed and filled with hope. - Dr Adelia

Dear Caitlin:

You are more than welcome to ask me questions! I love this stuff. I know that sounds like I'm making a sales for DERMagic but I can't believe what it has done for my little pound puppy, who was from a Pom breeder.

I volunteer at a local animal shelter and have always been great at not bringing any little ones home with me until I saw Striker. I had to put down my 16 year old at Christmas who had that great Pom skin problem and it just happened that Striker had the same thing as she did. To make things short... I was going to a Grooming Show the next day and came across DERMagic booth and decided to give it a try with, in the back of my head "this will never work and I'm wasting my money. "Out of all of the shampoos I've used this is the only one that really works. I first started only using it on his rump a couple times a day (this is the Lotion I'm talking about) just in case it really didn't work.

And after a month or so the old black skin started flaking off (kinda gross but was an interesting process) then pink showed along with little starts of hair. I bought another bottle and started in with the neck. And now we are having to groom him like a chia pet. lol. Gotta love it.

I'll send you a few images of him in another email. He looks fat now but it's all fur. :) I laugh because I need to get a comb through him because I found a little pin mat near his rump. I would have never thought I would laugh at him for getting a mat, but whose problem is that now. ha

I do have one regret that I would have had the lotion from DERMagic, long ago with my other pom, Litosha. I spent so much money on tests from vets and pills for her, I think you know what that is like. And I could have used the lotion and been happy.

I did buy the shampoo and conditioner and used it with the lotion. I can't remember if I had to or not but I just wanted to make sure I had all the right components going for a positive outcome. You'll see in the images that its pretty darn sweet stuff. I can't say enough about it. I think the shelter I volunteer at is about to kick me out by talking about it all the time I'm so impressed with it.

If you do use it, please send me some images of the progress, I would love to hear what you have to say and feel about it. Believe me you'll want to see it too in the end. Shoot weekly images for something fun to see!

Have a Dog Gone Sweet Day!

Deana Mc Eachern
Dog Gone Sweet Dog Training

Now I have the problem of TOO MUCH FUR!!! LOL

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Pomeranians love DERMagic

Meet Striker the Pomeranian on the day Deana, a Washington state Pom lover, brought him home from the shelter. It's easy to see why she fell in love with this little guy. Just look at that face!

Unfortunately, his face was his best asset, because his other asset was practically bare. This photo was taken in February 2009.

Deana started using DERMagic products on him hoping to restore his skin color to normal and to begin regaining a respectable coat. Here are two more photos, taken in June 2009.

We have had a few laughs about "Mr Fuzzy Butt" but it's no laughing matter when one's butt isn't fuzzy. Deana says "DERMagic works pretty darn sweet!"

And it does. DERMagic all-natural Hot Spot Lotion works like nothing else to eliminate mange, hot spots, ringworm, fungus, yeast, bacterial infections, and other dog skin problems resulting from an allergic reaction or an insect bite. And for helping wounds heal fast, nothing beats DERMagic!

Have a happy, healthy and problem-free summer!

Best wishes... Dr Adelia

Rescue Dogs at Circle L Ranch

Meet Deborah Wilson, MD, founder of Circle L Ranch in Arizona, a nonprofit sanctuary and rescue for horses, dogs, cats and farm animals who would otherwise have been euthanized or slaughtered for meat.

One of our goals this year at DERMagic was to find just such an organization... one that we can support by helping resolve skin issues in their rescue animals, and possibly making them more readily adoptable, and certainly more comfortable as they live out their lives in safety and love.

We just returned from a delightful and productive visit to one of the ranch facilities in Prescott, hosted by the delightful Stacy Mantle, who is Marketing Director for the foundation as well as a published author, animal lover extraordinaire and all-around renaissance woman.  I'll be talking more about her later in this series.

In a desert climate like this... hot, dry, full of fleas and ticks, blazing sun and all the hazards of summer... dogs are particularly vulnerable to infections and infestations, many of which initially appear as dry skin, scaly dandruff or a rough scabbiness on the rump and tail area. And many of the animals rescued have some serious skin problems just from not having been cared for properly.  We are going to try to help as many of these as we can, working with Deb and Stacy and the staff at the ranch.

But we need help.  Part of the treatment for animals that are really itching and biting themselves all over is to cover them with a tee shirt to protect the skin while it's healing.  We need tee shirts for all sizes of dogs, but especially the medium to larger dogs.  Old doggie tee shirts, people tee shirts, any kind of soft cloth (cotton is best in that heat) old baggy torn ancient dirty old ragged tee shirts are wonderful and we need dozens and dozens of them.

We also need e-collars and vet wrap.  We need anti-flea drops.  Doggie socks and booties... None of these items has to be new.  If you can donate old tee shirts or any other items we mentioned, please send us a note right away and we'll tell you how to get them to us.  Or if you prefer to donate cash, click here.  (All donations benefit Circle L Ranch, an animal rescue in the state of Arizona, with a 501(C)(3), nonprofit status for the purpose of rescuing and re-homing animals that would otherwise be euthanized or shipped off to slaughter.)

We're going to be writing about our wonderful visit with Deb and Stacy and all the dogs and horses and lambs and goats and the dedication and devotion of the "Two Kims" ... but that's a story for the next installment.  Stay tuned. There's so much more to come!

Meanwhile, take a look at this photo and you'll see why I want to come back in my next life as a Circle L Rescue Dog!

Dog Love for All!    Dr Adelia

Allergic dermatitis - 'tis the season...

Fleas. Grass fungus. Grass seed and pollen. Ants. Mosquitoes. Scabies mites. Ticks. The list goes on. There are so many things that our furry friends can get into that we will never know about.

Whenever a dog scratches, his nails can open the protective barrier of the skin and allow an infection to take hold. Whatever the cause, this is the time to nip it in the bud. The most effective treatment is prevention, and early detection is the key.

First, ask your dog’s permission to check his underbelly. Turn him on his back and begi

n your inspection at the genitals and the area where the rear legs join the body. The skin here should be almost white, depending on the color of the dog overall. It should look clean and pure, maybe even very slightly pink. Then check his legs at the joints for any irritations or spots. From there, turn him over and check his rump area near the tail, and work your way forward on the dog, combing the hair aside and looking closely at the skin underneath.

There should be no red or rusty or black dots on the skin. These look like tiny pinpricks or blackheads, but are flat or flush with the skin. This may even look just like dirty skin. This first appears in the groin area, usually near the genitals. If you see this, or rusty discoloration, you’ve already got a problem. Visit www.dermagic.com for more details and how to correct this before it becomes serious.

Don't let the "summer itch" get a grip on your pet!

Best wishes!

Dr Adelia

Helping holistic vets to end dog dermatitis naturally

Holistic and Naturopathic veterinarians are beginning to discover the healing power of DERMagic Hot Spot Lotion and Hot Spot Salve for dogs, and DERMagic Feline Skin Repair for cats.  Our before and after photos convince them to try these products, and that's all it takes.  DERMagic works, every time.  No more steroids!

April Showers bring itchy paws!  We suggest keeping an old thirsty towel by the door and wiping your dog's feet thoroughly when he comes in from a romp in the wet grass.  Don't let fungus get a toe-hold!  (so sorry!).

Happy Spring!

Dr Adelia