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We took our Shih Tzu to a holistic vet and she had several suggestions that were all things I knew. One thing that was different was an herb mix called External Wind. I am not familiar with the herbs in it. Have you heard of it and is it safe?
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Sally & Trudy

I was unable to find a mix called External Wind. There are a number of chinese herbal combinations that work to dispel external wind. Does it have another name?

It is called Jing Tang External Wind. My vet uses this brand. I have seen it online, but I just wondered how safe and effective it is. Trudy has had one per day, not the larger amount called for. I wanted to make sure she did ok with it.

She has been slowly losing hair all over, from scratching. She is a long haired Shih Tzu and this hasn't happened before. Just on a small area maybe, like her neck. No sores. Her skin looks fine, but her legs look red. She is also taking Cholestapure by Pure Encapsulations for inflammation. Holistic vet was wanting me to try that.

Also, Probiotics, Hydroxyzine, Antioxidents. I stopped the antioxidents for now. I am just trying to figure this out.

The holistic vet said she has yeast and allergies. We knew she has had allergies all of her life. We have an allergist and several vets and we have done everything we can to get it all under control.

I have been putting Allerderm Spot On on her back for a few weeks. She is not using fish oil now since she had pancreatitis a couple of months ago.

She has been eating the raw 'chubs' by Natures Variety- Instinct Raw, venison.

I am taking her to her vet again tomorrow. I just want another opinion on things. She actually seems a bit better, but losing hair.. We hope the change in weather will help. We are in TX.

Thank you. Sally
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Sally & Trudy

Sorry, but I am not familiar with this particular herbal combination. I get the impression that your dog has many symptoms, and has been treated one symptom at a time. I would suggest you get the vet to look at her constitutionally, treating her as a whole, and not dealing with one symptom at a time. This means the vet has to determine what is going on, whether it is viewed by TCM, by homeopathy, or by conventional western medicine. Otherwise, when you suppress one symptom. another one shows up, and you continually chase your tail.

She has been treated for years for her allergies. She is not itching much now so I think the weather change is good and the treatment is also helping. Just wanted to see if you had heard about the herbs. Thank you.
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Sally & Trudy