My dog has a skin problem ...help!!!!!?

my 10 week old beagle pup has a small quarter sized patch of missing hair with dry flaky looking bumps......she doesnt really itch or bite at it at all.......she has had it for at least 3 weeks because i got her 3 weeks ago and she had it then.......i dont have the money at the moment to take her to the vet because i just spent $600 at the vet on my other dog for getting teeth pulled and her annual shots....now im broke.......otherwise i would take her.....it doesnt seem to bother her but it isnt clearing up....its basically a small circular patch or missing hair with some dry red scab looking bumps......is there any thing i can buy cheaply to take care of this skin problem? thanks!

My dog has a skin problem ...help!!!!!?

could it possibly be the food your feeding.stay away from iams,science diet,beneful,ol'roys,purina,and pedigree.try switching to canidae.it has flax seed and a high level of linolilic acid+10 skin and coat conditioners.also try using oatmeal shampoo which is very good.this could be more serious than just bad skinthough.like a disease or infection.canidaes ingredients are

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Omega-6 %26amp; Omega-3 Fatty Acids 鈥?(5:1 Ratio)

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Eggs

An excellent source of protein and contains all the essential Amino Acids.

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Linoleic Acid 鈥?(Omega 6)

Essential fatty acid for healthy skin and coat.

Lecithin

Is used in the digestion and absorption of fats.

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Sage

Strengthens the mind and concentrating abilities; it aids in healing skin sores and skin eruptions and removing dandruff. It has been mostly employed in disordered states of the digestion and for its savory usage.

Rosemary

Is a stimulant of the circulatory system; to treat bad breath; stimulates the hair bulbs to new growth. Employed for its savory usage.

Cranberries

Prevents the spread of bacterial infections in kidneys and the urinary tract. Helps prevent Cystitis.

Apples

Rich in soluble fiber, helps lower blood cholesterol levels and normalizes blood sugar.

Amaranth

Vitamin packed herb, calms the stomach, reduces

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Rich in vitamins and contains 30 minerals, controls the thyroid and regulates the metabolism which aids in the digestion of foods and the burning of calories. Kelp aids with improved brain and nerve functions.

Taurine

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Used for its reduction of both breath and stool odor! A cleansing agent. Used by the Indians of the southwest for skin disorders, skin eruptions and helps avoid inflammation.

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All natural fiber intake to help in digestion, improve intestinal health and effective in reducing cholesterol. Also known as an anticarcinogenic.

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An amino acid sugar necessary for construction of connective tissue and healthy cartilage. Benefits include prevention of arthritis and improved joint health.

Chondroitin

Exist naturally in cartilage. When combined with Glucosamine it is known to produce a synergetic effect in helping prevent arthritis and improving joint health.

Prebiotics

Inulin (from chicory root), Fructooligosaccharide (FOS) / Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Fermentation Solubles, Mannan-Oligosaccharide (MOS) - Stimulates the growth of friendly and healthy bacteria. Benefits Include: Helping to prevent cancers and have antimicrobial activity. Prebiotics may further help in lowering triglycerides, stabilizing blood glucose levels, boosting the immune system and helping to improve mineral absorption and rid the gut of harmful microorganisms.

Probiotics

Enterococcus Faecium, Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Products - Aid in the maintenance of the healthy balance of intestinal flora. Benefits Include: Improved Digestion, Lower Cholesterol Levels, Strengthened Immune Systems and help Correct Digestive Disorders. Probiotics also aid in helping to prevent ulcers, inflammatory bowel diseases, lactose intolerance, yeast infections and colon cancer.

Digestive Enzymes

Aspergillus Oryzae, Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Extracts, Papaya (containing the enzyme Papain), Pineapple (containing the enzyme Bromilian) 鈥?Hydrolyzes proteins, fats, oils, starches and carbohydrates for better digestion and absorption of nutrients.

Cellulase

Digestive enzyme that hydrolyzes fiber for better digestion and absorption of nutrients. Canidae Pet Foods is once again the leader in cutting edge nutrition by being the first pet food manufacturer to include proven enzymatic activity in our products backed by scientific data and proven methodology on the inclusion of Cellulase.

Saccharomyces Cerevisiae

All natural live culture. Acts in stimulating microbial and enzyme populations in the animal鈥檚 digestive system. This improves feeding efficiency and digestion.

Vitamins

Complete Vitamins including Antioxidants, Vitamin A, Beta Carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Alpha Tocopherols.

Minerals

Complete balanced minerals containing Amino Acid Chelated Minerals. When Amino Acids are bound to minerals they produce Chelated Minerals, which can be attributed to 3 to 10 time better assimilation of minerals.

What is an Herb?

The term herb has been used to refer to any plant or part, valued for its medicinal or savory qualities. Herbs contain the active ingredients that give the plant its medicinal properties.

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My dog has a skin problem ...help!!!!!?

Its called a hot spot, some times those just happen. If you have any antibotic cream put that on there, make sure she doesn't lick it. Other then that you can just wait it out, hot spots don't generally spread. Just wait a while if it doesn't bother her then take her to the vet when you have cash.

My dog has a skin problem ...help!!!!!?

Where on the body is it. Have you done a yahoo image search for ringworm, dog skin infections and the like? It may give you something to bring up but all in all, if it isn't healing... you may want to take the puppy back to where you got it and ask them. It seems like 7 weeks would be around the time (too early still in my book) that a puppy would be released from it's mom. www.dogfood101.com

My dog has a skin problem ...help!!!!!?

Where did you get her from? She could have ring worm....If she does you can treat it with the same creme we use for athletes feet.....I foster kittens and I recently took in 3 kittens with ring worm....The humane society I foster for paid for their treatment through a vet which consisted of Lyme sulfur bath every 4 days and a medicated bath daily....It did go away, but in the mean time my cat got it and I treated it with the generic creme for athletes feet you can buy at Walmart...since ringworm is a fungus like athletes feet it worked. Look up ring worm and see if it sounds like what your dog has.

My dog has a skin problem ...help!!!!!?

I know that there are some herbal remedies and spray that eases hot spots.... I think you can get it in the Pet stores if you cannot afford to see the Vets. It may also be allergic reaction to the dog food he/she is eating... But meanwhile, dont let your dog scratch too much on the spot so the patch will heal.

Hope it helps