A: The dose is determined by the size of the pet and the severity of the itching. A small pet that is mildly itchy might start with two tabs or capsules, two times daily. The same size pet with severe itchy skin might need 3-4 tabs, two times daily. A large pet that is mildly itchy might start with 4 tabs, two times daily. The same pet with severe itchy skin might need 6 tabs, two times daily. Once you determine the starting dose, continue with it and see how it goes. If the itching is less, but has not been eliminated completely, then increase the dosage.
Q: Can I overdose my pet on Skin-eze? See Skin-eze Suggested Dosage
A: A. No, not as long as you stay within the recommended dosing guidelines (an exception may be that a very large pet 100# or more, may need to dose a bit higher). This is an all-natural, herbal combination found to be safe and, generally, without serious side effects. Once the pet is comfortable and itch free for a week or two, you might want to gradually reduce the dose (in other words, if you were giving 3 tabs twice daily, go to 2 tabs twice daily to see if this dose will be adequate to control itching). If the itching increases, you'll know that you will need to go back up to the original dose. Of course, you can always call our Customer Service representative for help if necessary.
Q: Can I stop giving my pet the drugs my vet prescribed for itching?
A: This is a decision that you and/or your veterinarian will have to make. We can offer you the following guidelines. It is usually best to not make any changes in current treatment protocol until you have started using the Skin-eze products and your pet is 'itch free' for a week or two. Many of the drugs given for allergies (itchy skin) can have harmful side effects. Generally speaking, your pet would be better off without these drugs if at all possible. Just remember that steroids must be reduced gradually, so you might want to consult your veterinarian on how best to do this.
Q: What is the difference between Skin-eze tabs and Skin-eze capsules?
A: Skin-eze tabs and capsules both contain the same active ingredients. The tablet is round, hard and coated. The tablet can be cut into smaller pieces with a pill cutter, making it easier to administer to cats and small dogs 15# or less. The capsule is softer than the tablet and cannot be cut. Some pet owners find it easier to give the capsule to pets that are finicky eaters because it hides easily in soft food (it is soft and less likely to be detected in food than a hard, coated tablet might be).
Q: What if my dog won't eat the tabs or capsules?
A: Some pets will eat the tabs as treats. However, if your pet is a picky eater (not uncommon), it may be necessary to find creative ways to administer either the tablets or capsules. Here are some methods of hiding the tabs or caps in food that have worked well for our customers: (1). Make a small meatball of canned pet food, hide one Skin-eze in each meatball then HAND FEED as a treat (very important to hand feed, and be sure the first one or two meatballs have no Skin-eze so that your pet won't get suspicious); (2). Soften small piece (a small amount goes a long way!) of strong smelling cheddar cheese in the microwave, then wrap the soft, sticky cheese around the tab or capsule and hand feed as a treat (most pets will wolf it down like this). Very important to soften cheese so it sticks to tab or cap otherwise, pet will eat cheese and discard Skin-eze. You can also try wrapping small piece of bread or lunch meat around cheese covered tab or cap, then hand feed if your pet is really finicky. (3) Try spreading tab or cap with peanut butter, cream cheese or butter. Although you can open the capsule or crush the tablet, it is usually best to try and hide the entire tablet (or piece of tablet for smaller pets) or capsule in food (they have less odor when given whole and your pet is less likely to reject the product due to taste or smell). The goal should be to hide them in some type of food that your pet will just wolf down without chewing. As a last resort, you can pop the tab or capsule down the throat (most pet owners find this easy to do with the help of a pill pusher which can be purchased at a local pet shop). Remember, your pet relies on you for help. A little extra effort will go a long way to help give him the relief he so desperately needs.
Q: My pet has itchy ears that have become infected. He sometimes has a foul odor, and licks his paws frequently. Some of these pets have chronic ear problems or scabs on their face. Sometimes the skin is dry and flaky. Will Skin-eze help?
A: Yes, there is a good chance that Skin-eze will help. However, on cases like the ones described above, follow the following regimen for best results. Bathe your pet with Skin-eze all natural, herbal shampoo daily for 5-6 days. This is VERY important, in order to speed up the healing process for more immediate relief. After that, continue to bathe twice weekly thereafter. Treat the ears with Skin-eze Oil O3 - put two drops in ears one to two times daily. If the pet has any lesions or sores on the skin, use the Skin-eze Oil O3 or Skin-eze Spray on those areas, too. In addition, use the Skin-eze tabs or capsules as directed above for long term, systemic relief of itchy skin caused by allergies. This will help prevent a recurrence of the scratching that caused the surface damage to the skin.
Q: My pet has red hot spots. What should I use on that?
A: In addition to the Skin-eze tabs or capsules, use Skin-eze Spray to cool the skin and give topical relief to itchy skin.
Q: Is Skin-eze guaranteed to work?
A: No. There is no product that will work on 100% of all cases (this is why huge drug companies do not guarantee their products). Skin-eze does work on a high percentage of cases, though, and our rate of reorders is excellent. We wish we could help every animal, and we hope that the product works well for your pet. Be sure to Contact Us if you need help using Skin-eze. Contact Us
Q: My pet has lost a lot of hair from biting himself. What can I do for this?
A: The Skin-eze Spray will help promote healing of the skin. In addition, our Vet Select Healthy Fresh food additive helps promote regrowth of damaged hair, in addition to many other health benefits. It contains enzymes and chelated minerals. Check the website for further info.
Q: How long will it take before Skin-eze starts to work?
A: Some pets respond to Skin-eze almost immediately. Other times, it takes longer. It takes diligence on the part of the owner to be sure to give Skin-eze twice daily, and to stick with it! Often times, best results are achieved when Skin-eze is used in combination with some of our topicals shampoo, O3 oil, and skin spray) especially if there is a lot of surface sores, red skin, ear problems, etc. In the more extreme cases, it might take as long as three to four weeks before you'll see a big improvement; however, even in these cases you should see some improvement within the first two or three weeks, with things getting progressively better from there. Remember to try increasing the dosage as necessary for good results, and don't be afraid of overdosing - Skin-eze is not a harmful drug that can cause unwanted side effects.
Q: My pet seems to scratch more after starting on Skin-eze. Is this possible?
A: In rare cases, the pet could have an allergic reaction to one of the herbal ingredients. Or, you might have introduced a different type of food that is causing a reaction. Also, this could be due to discontinuation of drug therapy within the previous one or two month period, if applicable. In most cases, it is better to start using the Skin-eze products along with current therapies until your pet is itch free for a week or two. Then slowly begin to wean your pet off of the drug therapies (we suggest that you consult with the veterinarian who prescribed the drugs on how best to do this when your pet's condition has adequately improved).
Q: Will Skin-eze help my itchy cat?
A: Skin-eze works equally well on cats, and all of our topicals can be used on cats, also. We recommend Skin-eze tabs for cats. The best way to get cats to eat Skin-eze is to cut the tab into smaller pieces with a pill cutter and hide it in canned food or any of his favorite foods.
