Pemphigus

Started by Helen Cooper, February 22, 2023, 12:49:03 PM

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Helen Cooper

Hi, Just an update on my beardie Psalm who has Pemphigus and I received great advice from Jo, in short steroids were stopped when her lips recovered....but the scabs are back on her lips and nose.She was on Eden dry food but with it being high protein and high fat plus the steroids she now weighs 30kg. I am desperate to get her weight down so would appreciate some guidance as to what diet to feed her, eg.kibble,raw,high or low protein/fat.Previously Jo recommended to increase EPA which I did and was giving her omega 3. She's not eating her morning meal, so I've been trying   raw which she likes but I'm worried about salmonella and E coli, can you please advise which would be a healthy diet for this disease, I feel very concerned about her and I know she'll probably have to have steroids again but am worried about her weight.

Thank you, I am grateful for any help.

Jo CIMDA

Hi Helen

If the scabs are back on Psalm's lips and nose, then is is most likely that the disease is not in remission and treatment may have to be resumed.  There are other immunosuppressive drugs that can be used, or even try something like Doxycycline and niacinamide, which is not a quick fix but it is successful in treating some AI skin diseases.

Personally, I would be reluctant to feed raw if she was on immunosuppressive therapy, because her resistance to bacteria would be almost non-existent.   

Jo   

Catherine

Is there any reason you feed Psalm that particular food? It is very high in protein and fat. You could try a "senior" version if they sell that. Or I have found something like James Wellbeloved dry food BUT the senior version which will have less protein etc. Also try giving her less then the amount they say on the packet.

Rather than one big meal a day, three smaller meals throughout the day may be better. Also to soak the dry food in some hot water for about 10minutes and let it cool may make her feel full so not looking for more food.