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Sent to December 10, 2004 10:39 a.m.

I have a Maltese f,10 yrs old. Good health. Except skin. Had her tested for allergies. Did skin scrapping, was treated for Scabies but not sure that was the problem.Thyroid was normal. Her skin is brown on her back,around tail her feet and around her ears and face. She chews her feet and scratches alot.Eats good dry dog food. Few table scraps of meat.Sores also where she is brown and scratches. Can you help us?

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December 10, 2004 10:46 a.m. (7 minutes and 11 seconds later)

Is there any odor to her? And I know you said she was tested for allergies, yet have you tried an allergen free dog food?

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December 10, 2004 10:54 a.m. (7 minutes and 47 seconds later)

While I'm waiting - I think you should ask your vet about "Sebaceous Adenitis" which is a skin disorder - common in Maltese and many times misdiagnosed.

Edited by Olivers Mom on December 10 2004 at 11:34am

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