It has become not affordable for me to get blood tests and most likely she would never several. If she has hypothyroidism. Doesn't have all of the symptoms. She was lethargic (under covers) not drinking, not very hungry and losing weight, has anal gland issues controlled. She is on Dr. Harvey's Canine for 12 days and her condition looks worse. She may be allergic to grains. She is on 1/4 tab of Prednisone (5mg) and on Clavamox for 8 days and will be starting Zeniquin 25 mg 1/4 tab daily. I wish i could show you a pic of her skin it looks horrible. It started at 4 months old and she is now 14 months old. The vet said she has pemphigus fol autoimmune disease. But could have hypothyroidism or something else. She gained 14 oz she is 3.13 chihuahua. She was lethargic when i took her to the vet, had swollen feet, swollen around mouth, pus in eyes, ear tip crustly, Pustles all over back with no hair, crusty thick. Would like to know how to get the crusts to lift? She moans at night and is shaky so i don't know if she is in pain. Does the prednisone stop pain because once she has a pill i notice she seems better? How long does prednisone stay in your system? Im afraid to clean her back it looks so sore. She has pimples on her back. A few days ago her back looked like yellow pustules that came threw the skin. I don't know what else to do for her to help her. Would a raw diet be ok? Would she have to take a supplement?