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#1
10-28-2009, 09:12 PM
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 Zinc deficiency or what Does anyone here know anything about Zinc Deficiency? I know that it is most common in Huskys and Malamutes. But I am wondering if that is what is going on with Ruckus. My vet has not suggested a test one to be done on his skin, and paw pad issues that has been going on for over two years (Ruckus is only three!). So I am doing my research and when we go in Nov. the 9th I will ask her about a Zinc Deficiency. Ruckus never grew much coat, i know this may be genetic,but I was reading that it can be common with dogs with a zinc deficiency. He keeps cracked paw pads. He itches all the time, and gets a rash on his belly and underside of this legs too. after more and more research it sounds like a grain free diet would help him a lot. even if it was a Zinc deficiency, adding meats and taking away grains should fix it.
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#2
11-05-2009, 11:49 AM
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| I would try a grain free diet, but I think you should still talk to your vet.
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#3
11-05-2009, 05:56 PM
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| I have had Ruckus on a grain free diet for a couple of weeks now. not enough time to know if that will help of not yet. i am sure it will. I am going to talk to my vet Monday.
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#4
11-06-2009, 06:24 PM
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| Good luck, hopefully it's only lack of a proper diet and not something else.
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