Side EffectsIMTP

[DW]

Hello group

harley has IMTP and on Prednisolone and Azathiprine.    Never ever have I had problems with dandruff with any of my dogs but I have noticed that harley now has dandruff.  It's white and his skin is healthy enough (not discoloured I mean).
Can anyone recommend  a good supplement that I could give him to help this, that won't interfere with meds or cause an upset.
I have to say I won't use Evening Promrose Oil.

I have some Omega 3 capsules myself and I'm not sure if they are o.k. to give to dogs.  They are made by a Company called A-M B-Well inc.
and are Omega-3 (PGFO) They contain Fish Oil Concentrate (from Sardine, Anchovy and Mackerel) and other ingredients are gelatin, glycerin and just purified water.  It's the Anchovy and Mackerel I am concerned about.
It says on the bottle that it is a source of EPA and DHA.    Sorry if a bit over-technical !!!!

Any advice on this product or recommendations would be thankfully received.    Also, I wonder if I should bath him and in what !!!!!!

Gwyneth

[Catherine]

My dog got scurfy skin whilst on steroids. Not sure whether it was the steroids causing the problem or her illness. Also her fur came out. But it all got better again eventually. I would just leave things as they are and not worry about any supplements.

On a cautious note - scurfy skin can be a sign of Hypothyroidism.

[DW]

Hi Catherine
Thank you for the thyroid warning.  I will re-check but we did run 'full' bloods a while back and assume something would have shown up, although I appreciate a specific test is needed for that.  he has no other signs of Hyper or Hypo 'T'  but I will check this.

Thank you for confirming what i thought and I may leave things as suggested to see how it goes.  I didn't mention that he is in the middle of a moult as well (but never had this dandruff problem before I must say).


Gwyneth