I have a Chinese pug that itches like crazy and smells really foul. I have
taken him to a few different vets no help there, he has been tested for
mange, nothing there, has been on antibiotics, bebdryl, thyroid meds,
changed his food, and still no help.
His skin has turned black and oozes oily substance. He has had this now for
nearly 2 years and it is tearing me up seeing him tortured like this. I
can't afford to keep taking him to vet after vet and not getting him any
better.

Steroid shot helped him the most, is there anyplace I can get steroids for
him at a lower cost than the office visit? I would have no problem giving
him the shots, but I need to know how much and if I can even get them for
him.

He is about 20lbs and 6 years old, neutered.

In article 2ypKj.5718$qB1.4734@trnddc07, Steve S wrote:
I have a Chinese pug that itches like crazy and smells really foul. I have
taken him to a few different vets no help there,

I'd take him to a clinic associated with a veterinary
college and have him see a veterinary dermatologist.
--
Melinda Shore - Software longa, hardware brevis -

Prouder than ever to be a member of the reality-based community

In article 2ypKj.5718$qB1.4734@trnddc07,
"Steve S" wrote:

I have
taken him to a few different vets no help there

Have you seen a veterinary dermatologist or holistic vet? Have you done
elimination diet trials or allergy testing?

Yes, it sucks that it all costs a lot of money, but long term steroid
use is not the answer. Getting to the heart of the problem IS.

Where did you get your Pug? If from a responsible breeder, they can be
a great resource (and should be notified of the problem anyway).

--
Janet Boss
www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com

Forgot to say, I am north central Texas.


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I have a Chinese pug that itches like crazy and smells really foul. I have
taken him to a few different vets no help there, he has been tested for
mange, nothing there, has been on antibiotics, bebdryl, thyroid meds,
changed his food, and still no help.
His skin has turned black and oozes oily substance. He has had this now
for nearly 2 years and it is tearing me up seeing him tortured like this.
I can't afford to keep taking him to vet after vet and not getting him any
better.

Steroid shot helped him the most, is there anyplace I can get steroids for
him at a lower cost than the office visit? I would have no problem giving
him the shots, but I need to know how much and if I can even get them for
him.

He is about 20lbs and 6 years old, neutered.

"Steve S" wrote in message
news:2ypKj.5718$qB1.4734@trnddc07...
I have a Chinese pug that itches like crazy and smells really foul. I have
taken him to a few different vets no help there, he has been tested for
mange, nothing there, has been on antibiotics, bebdryl, thyroid meds,
changed his food, and still no help.
His skin has turned black and oozes oily substance. He has had this now
for
nearly 2 years and it is tearing me up seeing him tortured like this. I
can't afford to keep taking him to vet after vet and not getting him any
better.

Steroid shot helped him the most, is there anyplace I can get steroids for
him at a lower cost than the office visit? I would have no problem giving
him the shots, but I need to know how much and if I can even get them for
him.

He is about 20lbs and 6 years old, neutered.
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It could be a yeast infection. Maybe this link will help.
http://www.pugs.org/health/skin.htm