Thanks for the update Marie
Good to know that everything is positive and that Benji now has a quality of life with you – he certainly looks a much happier boy! I take it the medication coming from US is related to the Allugan that was taken off the market in UK a few years ago – it used to work wonders! There is another shampoo is the ‘Mala’ drug range called Malacetic which is not so drying as Malaseb; they also produce MalaceticOtis earcleaner which has no alcahol in it so much more gentle on ears. I always use that on my setters as they are often allergic to alcohol. All are made by DermaPet and some are available at on line vet websites now in UK. I used to get it sent over from US by a friend living out there!
I don’t think Benji will get any black patches – he may just get a few ‘flecks’ where the black is on his skin ie the ‘belton’ of the ESs.
If I could I would put up a picture of my ‘Irish working ES’ James who came over to ESRA about 4+ years ago. Benji looks very much like him.
If there is any thing you feel we can help with please do PM me as we will help in any way you think we are able
Jenny
