I'm not saying this is the Chessie's problem, but my Lab seems especially sensitive to a particular local neighborhood park's grass. She develops a staph dermatitis (diagnosed by my vet) within a week of visits to this park. This has happened now 3 times. This last time was the clincher to ID the cause. Unfortunately, it's the only park within miles that I can use to train. Nevertheless, I can't take her to that park anymore. Treatments have included weeks of antibac shampoos, wipes and ointments, along with either pills or injections.
She also seems to exhibit a dry itchy skin condition when on dry chicken kibbles, which seems to be the prevailing meat. We were told by our vet to switch to lamb, which has eliminated the problem.
Last edited by Chuck H; 02/07/09 10:37 AM.