Friday, November 20, 2009

Bichon Shih tzu mix has skin allergies?

I have him on a corn and wheat free dog food that has no artificial additives that was recommended for allergy prone dogs. I have also added Omega-3 to his diet daily. He has been on this for almost a week now and I was wondering how long before I can expect to see an improvement? Oh and our old vet had recommended Science Diet for years and I think that has been the root of his problem since the beginning.

Bichon Shih tzu mix has skin allergies?
You are doing the right thing. Science Diet is horrid and vets are trained by Hills Science Diet about nutrition, so they are basically brain washed.





Keep feeding your dog high quality corn and wheat free food. My Shih-Tzu was eating science diet and had allergies just like your dog. I switched to a holistic quality food with natural human grade ingredients and he was cured. I don't remember how long it took, but it will worked. He's 9 years old now and he's better than ever.
Reply:Most Science Diet food has a lot of corn in it, so yeah, that's the problem. It will take a few weeks before you see results. Shih Tzus are prone to skin allergies


Dry dog food for 3yr old Great Dane with allergies/sensitive skin and bad hips? Experts only, please.?

I have adopted a 3yr old Great Dane with really sensitive skin - most likely due to allergies, and rear legs with bad mobility (he tends to drag the bottoms of his feet a bit). He still needs to put on a little bit of weight. Of course I will be taking him to my vet shortly to check for health issues, but what would you recommend as the best food I can get for him that will be very healthy, nutritious, and will naturally boost his immune system, while not containing too many additives that might cause allergic reactions, will support healthy skin and coat, and will help strengthen his joints? I don't care much about the cost (let's say as long as it's less than $1.50/lb) and whether it can be found at a major store or has to be special ordered.





Please only answer this if you are a dog food expert or have a lot of experience with giant size breeds. Thank you for your help.

Dry dog food for 3yr old Great Dane with allergies/sensitive skin and bad hips? Experts only, please.?
There are a lot of good foods out there..you didn't say what he is allergic too, however stay away from foods containing corn, wheat, soy, beet pulp %26amp; by products.These are all common allergens plus not good for any dog especially a Dane.Also make sure the protein level is at 24% or less.





Solid Gold, Canidae, Innova, Wellness (just to name a few) have some real good foods suitable for a Dane. I feed the Canidae to my Danes. I love Chicken Soup too, but for a sensative Dane it likely contains too many different protein sources.


Unless you Dane is supper thin don't try to put too much weight on him especially if he has health issues.





When you take him for a vet exam have the vet x-ray him and possibly think about an MRI..the symptoms you mentioned could be an indication of wobblers as opposed to hip issues.If you don't already know for sure you may want to have allergy testing done to find out exactly what he is allergic to..it will be so much easier to treat if you know.


Good luck
Reply:Feed him a raw diet. beef ribs, chicken and occasional organ meat. Some vegetables are o.k. too if he likes them. 99% of commercial dogfood is garbage. Think of it like a human eating macdonalds everyday..
Reply:Bil-Jac can be found at Petsmart or Petco. Look at the customer testimonials on their website and you will see how it will be the best for your dog. I had a huge 100+ pound lab that had hip problems and terrible skin problems and no vet could help and I started him on Bil-Jac a year ago and he is completely normal now. I would not have believed it unless I saw it myself. And he likes it and it is not that expensive. Check it out.
Reply:Depending on what his allergies are, Wellness, Innova, Solid Gold, and California Natural all have excellent formulas for dogs with allergies. You will find them at most local pet supply shops, but not always at the large chains.


You will find this lady very helpful ( Great Dane breeder and canine nutritionist) %26gt; http://www.greatdanelady.com/


and her site is wonderful for all Dane lovers. She answer emails quickly..
Reply:Science diet and Hill's both offer foods that cater to dogs with allergies. Your vet can also write you a perscription for specific dogfood.
Reply:Have you had him checked for wobblers, with that dragging feet business??
Reply:most major brands of dog food have a sensitive skin formula. you may not find it at grocery stores, so i would advise checking your local pet store or buy it from the vet. as far as help with the hips, you may be wiser to get a suppliment rather than just the food that says "good for joints". my 11 yr old german shepherd has allergies and he benefits from frequent baths to get the allergens/pollen off his skin before they soak in too much. ask the vet if he would benefit from a calcium suppliment. i have a shepherd puppy who is 6 months old today and bigger than my elderly dog who i give calcium suppliments to as well as feed high-calcium "human food" like cottage cheese occassionally.





congrats on the adoption!!
Reply:An amazing hypoallergenic food that you should try is IVD Whitefish and Potato (they also have Duck and Potato and a bunch of other flavors dogs LOVE) you can purchase this food at your veterinarian, it is somewhat expensive but is completely worth it. Then, to help with the large breed issues such as bad hips, joints, you should supplement your dogs food with glucosamine chondroitin. You can purchase huge bottles of this stuff at Costco, or Walmart. You really need to always have your large breed dog on a joint supplement, the earlier the better. At our veterinary office, we also offer a joint supplement called Synovi-Chews which we have found to make a great difference in our dogs, and we also offer 3-V Omega capsules, which contain good supplements not only for your dogs joints but also will help your dog's skin tremendously, they contain Omega-3 fatty acids, which i really recommend you get for your doggy. Talk to your vet and see what they have available.
Reply:A natural diet is probably the best thing you could do for your dog, however, Chetco had some good advice with the foods he recommended, especially California Natural, which is an excellent food for dogs with allergies. For allergies and good healthy coats, you might try Canedia or AvoDerm. These are usually available at the larger dog food chain stores or feed stores. Consider adding raw grated vegetables to your dog's food, especially carrots, beets and celery, and giving giving him a joint supplement with glucosamine, chondroitin and msm. I've found a good, though expensive, herbal product formulated by a vet in Australia for joint health is Dog Gone Pain (DGP). My 9 yr old Golden Retriever has hip dysplasia and osteoarthritis in his elbows and DGP really helps.
Reply:A home-prepared raw diet is your best option in my opinion. If you don't have the time to feed him that way, then a grain-free kibble is OK. There are companies that make pre-made raw frozen diets that you can buy in patties. That is what I feed my pets. You just move however many patties you need into the fridge the night before and feed him it the next day. Also, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is a excellent addition to a diet for dogs (especially dogs with allergies). For joint issues I would recommend Canine Hydrotherapy (swimming for dogs). You should visit a Holistic Vet instead of a normal vet. A lot of normal vets disagree with a raw diet and usually tell you to put your pet on a commercial diet like Science Diet. They tell you that because that is what they learned in Vet school. Guess you was there teacher in vet school? Someone who's involved with the pet food companies. Whatever you do do not feed him something with anything related to corn (corn meal, corn gluten meal ETC...) Here are some websites you can look at that might help:


http://www.coconutdiet.com/pet_nutrition...


http://www.coconut-connections.com/pets_...


http://www.k9hydrotherapy.co.uk/main.htm...


http://www.valehydrotherapy.co.uk/4613.h...


http://www.ahvma.org/


http://www.njboxers.com/faqs.htm


http://azmira.com/ProductSupplements.htm





I hope that helps.


Sloane
Reply:If the dog is weak in the rear you need to keep him on the lean side...not super skinny, but don't put too much weight on him.





I'd contact your local Great Dane Club and talk to some actual Dane people about him. They may have vet recommendations...you may want to find a Vet. Dermatologist...just saying he has allergies isn't enough, you should try to find out what he is allergic to and see if you can reduce his outbreaks.





Dermatologists often recommend single source foods like Duck and Potato rather than multiple protein sources...as allergic dogs sometimes develop allergies and you need to be able to shift him to a food that doesn't have the same protein.





Raw diets are very popular, but you really need to research it and see if it's for you. I'm feeding Innova EVO and some raw.
Reply:The best expert/breeder I know (wrote for the GD club) recommended Eagle Natural. I have lived with Danes for many years and have used mainly Nutro. Blue Buffaloe is O.K. I like to add canola oil to the dry food. I swear by acupuncture/chiropracture for joint problems.


Good Luck!


Waxing Body Hair and Skin Allergies?

I am a girl who is dark-skinned but has eczema (allergic to fragrance in lotions, soaps and creams). Does anyone know how I can remove (other than shaving) body hair on my chin and torso area without developing an allergic reaction? Do salons carry fragrance-free products??

Waxing Body Hair and Skin Allergies?
Plucking (tweezing), Shaving, Depilatory creams and Waxing are temporary hair removal methods.


Waxing usually lasts for 3 weeks, but it is painful.





A review of the various hair removal methods is available at http://tinyurl.com/ob6tt
Reply:THEY DO iT WiLL SAY FRAGRANCE FREE iT .. BUT THE EASiEST WAY TO GET RiD OF HAiR iS LASER HAiR REMOVAL.


My Yorkie has hooooorible skin allergies.?

Tried a million things. Any suggestions? Used millions of different shampoos, cortisone shots, benadryl, and very little works. Now he's on prednisone because he had a horrible flair up yesturday and scratched his whole chest raw. I can't really change foods because he just started having to eat prescription food for bladder stones. Corisone shots seem to help for 2-3 weeks. Allergy testing is too expensive, and may not even help. He is up most of the night scratching...I rarely take him outside.

My Yorkie has hooooorible skin allergies.?
I had a German shepherd with horrible allergies, too, so you and your little guy have my sympathy. Allergy testing is expensive as you pointed out, but it also might be the key to getting him well.





The reason for that is because not all skin allergies are caused by contact. They may manifest as red, itchy patches on the skin, but the actual culprit is food-based. Red dye, corn, wheat, or any combination of things can be producing the skin conditions. The allergy tests will tell you whether it's primarily contact dermatitis or food allergies.





If it's contact, then you'll need to make sure that you use hypoallergenic soaps, shampoos, carpet cleaners, laundry soap, dish soap, etc. If an allergen is on your skin, it'll end up on his, too. Use a good HEPA filter on your heating and cooling system, and change the filter often. Also, wash his kennel and bedding frequently so that they're as free of allergens as possible.





One thing that "might" help is adding a little enzyme powder to his food to help him digest it and get more nutrition out of what he's eating. Sometimes malnutrition from poor stomach and intestine absorption also causes skin problems, and if the vet approves, you could try him on the enzymes and see if they help.





Good luck to both of you. . .I know from experience that this is a rough situation to deal with.
Reply:Add Aloe Vera to the affected area. Herbalife has a good Aloe Vera Gel.
Reply:let it in the sun and take it to the vet where it can get medication and treatment
Reply:mine does to, i use a shampoo with lotion added with it you can do this yourself.. or regular shampoo like suave 2 in 1 works well to.alot of the allergies is caused from dry skin.
Reply:Have your vet test his thyroid, definitely. A thyroid imbalance can cause all kinds of skin conditions. Check with your vet about the food and see if there is an alternative that does not contain wheat. Long term steroids should really only be a very last option as they can damage your dog's kidneys or liver.
Reply:Reconsider changing food.


Innova EVO has had good results in both skin allergies and other health problems (I don't know bladder stones specifically, you can look it up on the website www.naturapet.com). Sometimes the prescription foods are responsible for allergies.


Canidae and Wellness are also working wonders with all sorts of illness.


They are worth a try. Especially if there is any corn or wheat in the food you are feeding. Corn and wheat are the most common allergens.


Good luck.
Reply:Allergy medication is safe like Reactin Jive your little Yorkie 10% of the allergy med......but please check with a vet first
Reply:If it were a food allergy, wouldn't it be silly if he had to suffer just to eat the special diet? I suggest having your vet contact the manufacturer of the special food and asking them to tell you how their hypoallergenic diet can be altered to mimic the diet he's on, or if it could be just straight-up substituted, so you can do an elimination diet. Vets won't always know off the tops of their heads if diets can substitute.





If your vet just says you're stuck feeding this diet and have to do allergy testing, see another vet who'll try harder! These folks - especially the diet maker - should be falling all over themselves to help you with this, after all you've spent, and the likelihood that it could be his food.





Things you've probably done already: pay attention to if it is a seasonal phenomenon (would mean it's to some pollen and the cortisone once a year would be worth it). Try switching to baby detergent for all your laundry, and steam cleaning your carpet with plain water to remove anything in that. Meanwhile, there are Benadryl, hydrocortisone, calamine OTC topical preparations you could try to use very sparingly for the itch at night, if you're sure he won't lick it off (maybe dilute it into a little bath oil solution and spray it on). (Not recommended by any vets as far as I know, so try it at your own risk.)
Reply:my dog has allergies and he will bite and bite his feet and hands, what ill do is put calamine lotion on him and seriously, it works

spider lily

Skin allergies and rat terriers. Any suggestions. I heard of people giving benadryl and hydrocortinzone.?

Here's a site with otc meds, including benedryl, that you can give to dogs and cats. Dosage is by weight


http://animalsunlimited.net/meds.htm

Skin allergies and rat terriers. Any suggestions. I heard of people giving benadryl and hydrocortinzone.?
You need to take the little one to the vet. He will tell you what is causing the problem and the appropriate treatment. You can;t just guess on it being an allergy. If it's not giving the wrong treatment may only make things worse.
Reply:I use generic Benerdryl for allergies, hydrocortazone can be used on sores b4 a walk so it soaks in. I have had the skin allergy testing done on severe cases.
Reply:Remember hydrocortisone is a cortico-steroid. You can't put it on large areas of skin because it will be absorbed through the skin and depress the adrenal glands. Benadryl is safer unless it is a very small area.


My dog has bad skin allergies, my vet recommend a drug called Atopica which would cost $380 per month!?

Unfortunately, there is no way I can swing $380 per month. I was told that there really are not other allergy drugs for dogs. The other options are Benadryl which only masks the condition and steroids which are not safe for long term use. My dog was on 15 days of steroids which made a huge difference, but now for the long term my vet recommended the Atopica. Has anyone heard of any other allergy drugs for dogs?

My dog has bad skin allergies, my vet recommend a drug called Atopica which would cost $380 per month!?
Other options that you can discuss with your veterinarian are giving a drug called ketoconazole along with Atopica. This drug alter enzymes in the liver allowing the Atopica (also known as cyclosporine) to have a longer effect thus allowing the dose of Atopica to be decreased in half. This drug does have side effects and usually requires that routine bloodwork is performed to monitor your dogs liver enzymes. Another option is to call around to human pharmacies and ask for the price of generic cyclosporine. Sometimes it can cost as much as 1/4 the price of what Atopica cost. Once you find a pharmacy with a reasonable price you can ask your veterinarian to call in the prescription for you. Just be aware that in some dogs the generic form of cyclosporine may not be as effective as Atopica. I wish you luck
Reply:Dogs have all kind of allergies and diseases, in your case is kind of expensive, you can even pay installments on a new Lexus with that kind of money, but if you love your dog, the decision is up to you..☺
Reply:I would sure recommend that you contact Marina Zacharias for help with this.. http://www.naturalrearing.com/how_to_con...


Marina is an Holistic practitioner, and would know the very safest and most effective ways to treat your dog's atopy..


I asked her for permission to post her contact info here, and she said she would be happy to help in any way she could..she will answer emails quickly or phone calls (Pacific standard time) and consults are free..She has helped me many times, over many years.
Reply:I would just put him down if I were you. Its a dog. Just a dog.
Reply:bathe your dog with a special shampoo,designed to help with allergies.use stainless steel bowls,and wash them every day.when you vacuum make sure,your dog is in a different room.also if you are a smoker,keep your dog away from it.put plastic on whatever your dog sleeps on. they also have a spray, you can use on your dog,to stop the itching.you can buy it at pet co,hope your dog will be better soon.


Spring allergies=peeling skin?

Hey i have spring allergies(sucks all the sneezing, itching eek) but i noticed that my skin has started peeling. first it started on the sides of my stomache now its spread to all over my stomache. so i wanna kno if spring allergies can cuz ur skin to peel?

Spring allergies=peeling skin?
No, allergies do not cause peeling of your skin. If there is redness or irritation I would go see a doc, but if it doesn't bother you besides being an inconvenience then you should be fine. You could just have dry skin. Try moisturizing a bit more and see if that helps. Baby oil is great after a shower for dry skin. Good luck.

lucky nuts

I have an 11 1/2 year old toy fox terrier who has been plagued by chronic ear infections and skin allergies?

This has been going on for many, many, years! I have taken her to specialists, checked her for allergies, been on numerous medications (antifungal and antibiotics - you name it!) bought special shampoos, creams, ointments, ear cleansing solutions, natural, apple cider vinegar treatments, boric acid washes, and the list goes on. Her current vet thinks she is hypothyroid - looking back over records from a specialist I took her to in British Columbia Canada (we live in the states) her T4 was 9.5. My understanding is the normal range is 13-44 proving she does have low thyroid levels!! The specialist did not even mention this to me, instead wanted more expensive and elaborate tests!! Sorry for the long spill but I hate to see that my precious pet has suffered because of this so called specialist!!! My question-does anyone else have a dog diagnoised with hypothyroid? How did they respond to the medication and are there side effects?

I have an 11 1/2 year old toy fox terrier who has been plagued by chronic ear infections and skin allergies?
consider Canidae dry dog food, all life stages, for your dog to possibly eliminate the skin allergies....many yahoo answer people have said that their dogs had skin problems and other maladies that seemed to DISAPPEAR after switching to Canidae dry dog food, all life stages, which is an ALL NATURAL, NO BY-PRODUCTS, NO GRAINS OR FILLERS, ALL HUMAN GRADE INGREDIENTS, NO BEET PULP OR SALT, AND IS REASONABLY PRICED AND AFFORDABLE !!...IN MY OPINION, THE BEST DRY DOG FOOD, AVAILABLE ANYWHERE, ALL USA INGREDIENTS, MADE IN THE USA, WITH A MONEY BACK GURANTEE IF UNHAPPY !!.....check it out at Canidae.com for more information, and a list of dealers by Zip code.....MANY BREEDERS RECOMMEND CANIDAE, AND MANY YAHOO ANSWER PEOPLE SWEAR BY CANIDAE, AND HAVE USED IT FOR MANY YEARS WITH GREAT SUCCESS AND SATISFACTION !!..try it, what have you got to lose, and maybe your dog's skin allergies will disappear !!???...good luck to y'all !!!
Reply:i have a dog with ear problems and allergies and all i did was the vet gave him a steroid shot and he gets benadryl and he is much better, he's also eating lamb and rice dog food only... he gets ottomax ear drops daily and we have to clean his ears out a lot. good luck.
Reply:erm yea this is going to sound really nasty but the dog is very old and sometimes its nice to do the nastyer xx
Reply:Try this supplement: Dinovite. You can find it at http://dinovite.com or on ebay.
Reply:I have both--actually two dogs that are hypothyroid, and one dog that has crhonic ear and mouth infections. The two that are hypothyroid were diagnosed from routine yearly blood work. They were never symptomatic, but skin issues are a common symptom of low thyroid. Both of my dogs are on Soloxine twice daily, now test within the normal range for their thyroid values, and have never had any problems at all. Their skin and coats are beautiful.





The one dog that has ear and mouth infections has an autoimmune problem, (thryoid normal) and we have had an ongoing problem for years battling it with antibiotics, steroids, ear washes, teeth cleaning, apple cider vinegar in his water, you name it. What we finally found that worked was colloidal silver, both as ear drops and as a spray to his mouth. I have been using MesoSilver but just ordered a similar product called Peace and Kindness from Chris Christensen Systems. I know the MesoSilver works, can't yet testify to the Peace and Kindness. Elemental silver is a broadspectrum, natural, completely harmless antibiotic that does not contribute to the development of antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria. I'm showing my age here, but remember when they used to put silver in newborn babies eyes and on their umbilical cords? Get her thyroid levels up to par and then if you're still having trouble, get some of the colloidal silver solutions and give it a try. You can also ask your vet if he/she is familiar with a prescription ear medication that contains silver. They are available if you want it in prescription form--I know that we used a couple before deciding to go with the straight silver solution, including Baytril and Tricide with Baytril. Good luck.


I have a 7 month old rat terrier puppy and for most of his little life he has had skin allergies. HELP?

i have tried hot spot medicines, benadryl pills, benadryl cream,skin and coat vitamins, brewers yeast vitamins, and then we went to the vet and he got a shot and some pills. it started to get a tiny bit better but soon returned. we also switched him to a lamb and rice food. i also have 3 cats...could he be allergic to them?? i need some new suggestions to try for the poor baby!! please help if you can!!

I have a 7 month old rat terrier puppy and for most of his little life he has had skin allergies. HELP?
cod liver oil capsules may help! Our Cavalier Spaniel has a skin allergy and its helped so much.





Also tea tree dog shampoo/conditioner. These two together have almost cured it! Hope his helps





Edit - Also you may want to make sure the food you're feeding doesn't contain Maize as a lot of dogs are allergic to this. Foods like Burns and James Wellbeloved are good.
Reply:poor little guy. you need to talk to your vet about allergy testing. switching foods doesn't work unless you're sure it's the food and you're taking a risk of upsetting the intestines switching around foods and often it gets you nowhere. most allergy tests will test for common environemental allergens in your area. it will also ask you what kind of trees, grass, bedding fibers, carpeting you have in your house. also you can do a food panel that will test for allergies to common ingredients in pet foods. the test can be expensive, but compared to what you've already spent and will continue to spend it's cheaper in the long run. once the allergy has been pinpointed, hopefully. they can make an antigen much like humans who get allergy shots and hopefully relieve the little guys itching after a few injections. he'll need to be off the steriod shots for a certain period of time before the test can be administered since the steriod can sometimes mask what should be a positive reaction. also if it is a food allergy you'll know exactly what it is and what to feed him to help. good luck.


What type of weed or grass would cause my malte-poo to have skin allergies?

She is scratching. Her skin is pink and splotchy. My old dog did the same thing when we moved to this house. My neighbor's dog did the same thing when they moved here. It has to be in the yard. What could it be? It has even made some of her hair come out. Poor lil poo.

What type of weed or grass would cause my malte-poo to have skin allergies?
Any kind I'm afraid, even just regular grass. Anyone can be allergic to anything.





Do you know for a fact she's allergic to plants - i.e. has she been seen by a vet? It could be anything she's allergic to, like food, or fleas (ONE flea is enough to cause problems for a dog with flea allergic dermatitis). Or it might not even be an allergy at all - go to the vet to whittle it down to the cause. I'm afraid this isn't going to be solved in one go - either a fairly expensive allergy test can be done to sort out th cause once and for all, or it's a longer process of simply whittling it down.





Chalice
Reply:rag weed?
Reply:I think it's the type of dog. they sure have sensetive skin.
Reply:Exactly what Chalice said, that was the perfect answer.
Reply:I would guess it isnt an allergy if all the other dogs got it there. I would have the yard checked for bugs. There are lots of types of tiny bugs (microscopic) that LOVE munchin on dogs.


Also, try a medicated bath at the vet.. along with a checkup. They can check for bugs. and give you more insite on whats wrong
Reply:I don't know anything about that breed but my dog seems to have allergies. Whenever she goes out and spends too much time outside and laying around on the lawn she gets splotchy spots on her tummy and armpits. Sometimes it gets so bad that she scratches until she bleeds, the vet said its just allergies. I have found that getting a hydrocortisone spay or cream made for dogs has really helped. I use the spray because its liquid and absorbs fast so she cant lick it off but she hates the sound of the spray bottle so i just rub it on with my hands, also in the spots that she has scratched too much, i have antibiotic ointment, like neosporin, made for dogs and use that. I always clean her rash area with doggy antiseptic wipes to get rid of any pollen or anything first. It has really helped a lot. I hope that is of some help. Make sure that what ever you use, you buy from a pet store and make sure that it is made for dogs, check with your vet if you have any doubts. good luck and i am sorry your lil poo is all itchy!
Reply:Actual contact with any vegetation, outside of the poison varieties, usually doesn't produce an allergic reaction in dogs. But what does are certain pollens. Dogs can and do get allergies from pollen just as humans do. But their reaction is in the skin.





Yet there may also be a different source of this allergy not related to vegetation-FLEAS. Even if you don't see any fleas on your dog, one bite from a flea can cause flea dermatitis. This is a severe reaction to the saliva of a flea that generally does NOT go away on its own. The dog suffers a tremendous amount during this period, and will scratch and bite at itself constantly. Her fur will also fall out. And the pink you are seeing on her skin is a combination of discoloration from her saliva and the inflammation of her skin (when your skin becomes inflamed, it's usually red, too).





Your best course of action would be to take your dog to the vet. First the problem will be diagnosed. Then a treatment plan will be prescribed.





Usually the doctor will give the dog a steroid or cortizone shot, which will help to calm the skin down. The vet may also give you some medication to administer at home. A medicated shampoo may also be needed to eliminate any staph infection.





Unfortunately the only way to know what the source of the problem is and what to do about it is through your pet's doctor.





Best to you and your "pup"!
Reply:Honestly it could be anything, even a tree from somebody 4 houses up. Allergens can be carried through the wind very easily. The best option if you want to know exactly what it is would be to have an allergy test run by a vet. A little blood, and you will get a complete list of all the dogs allergies.
Reply:It could be something specific to that area. If the housing addition is new or fairly new it could be something in the ground.





It could be some sort contact dermatitis. Galvanized wire fencing, chemicals on the properties, grasses %26amp;/or weeds, tick/flea bites/allergies,................etc.





See if Benedryl will help. You can use cortizone on the spots to relief itching %26amp; burning, you can also use any hemroide medication it does the same thing.





Regular brushing to stimulate the skin may help. If using a slicker brush be careful not give Brush burn.





Keep raw spots washed %26amp; medicate as advised. I my self would apply medication two to three times a day. They will lick or rub it off so keeping it clean is necessary.





Bathe in medicated bath.


What medications can you use to help your dog who has skin allergies?

I have a 4 yr old golden retriever that has allergies and can't stop ittching and scratching i would like to releave her problems before she scratches her body to pieces.

What medications can you use to help your dog who has skin allergies?
Benadryl is ok to give the dog. Here's a website with the dosage by weight.


http://animalsunlimited.net/meds.htm





Do you know what is causing the allergies? Have you tried a change in diet? Some dogs are allergic to corn or wheat.





Another thing to consider. IgE levels that are high in people mean that the person has an allergy. IgE levels have been found to be high in dogs after vaccinations.


Vaccinations are good for many years. Here's a couple of web links to Wisconsin University.


http://svmweb.vetmed.wisc.edu/articles/6...


http://www.news.wisc.edu/releases/8413.h...


Please do some research on the web on how we having been over vaccinating our dogs and cats. This just became known in 1999.
Reply:My Lucky..who is also a golden retreiver had the worse case of allergies last summer. Poor baby about chewed his belly raw. The vet told me to use a benadril tablet in food. I also let the groomer wash his body and cut off a lot of clumps in his fur. He seemed to get relief immediately.
Reply:One of my four dogs has bad allergies and we take him to the vet every 3-4 months for a allergy shot. It works great and stops the scratching almost immediately. Sometimes the vet will tell you to give them benadryl instead of the shot. Either way, your vet is the best source and should be consulted.
Reply:the allergy could be caused by a flea bite, I use advantage for my dog, that will get rid of the fleas and the flea eggs but you might still need to get something from your vet if the skin is infected
Reply:my cocker spaniel has the same problem, he takes 10 mg. of prednisolne a day. it works really well
Reply:maybe you can stop her from chewing raw hides,


change her shampoo (maybe your vet can recommend an effective shampoo),


use aloe vera gel on her (acting as a conditioner), after shampoo. wash off.


did the vet recommend any special diet for her? she may has a allergy towards her diet. ask the vet if she can change her diet to lamb %26amp; rice temporary.

oleander

Is there a "home remedy" for my Cocker Spaniel's skin allergies?

I have tried almost everything that I can think of, including better, skin sensitive food and expensive shampoos. Nothing seems to keep him from having quarter-sized flaky/itchy spots.

Is there a "home remedy" for my Cocker Spaniel's skin allergies?
Are you sure they aren't ringworm? They are perfectly round like that.
Reply:Take him to a vet obviously and have tests done to see what the problem is.
Reply:you need to give it a bath like 2 times at month with the same shampoo that you use for yourself
Reply:Tried switching to a good quality dog food?
Reply:Please consider a trip to the Vet. Blood work may help determine if this is linked to a thyroid problem or other abnormalities. Many Cockers are taurine deficient. Dietary changes may be in order. Also, is the dog on a good flea preventative like Advantage or Advantix (flea/tick)? There are so many variables...the best place to start is with a visit to your Vet.
Reply:Iiti may sound bad but it worked on my dog. I got some oats and buttermilk and mixed them together. I then place this on the skin where it is bad. You also may have to put some ceynne pepper in the mix to keep the dog from wanting to eat it. It this does not work. Try to mix vineger and aloe vera together and put this on the dog. It will help.
Reply:Ok I have never owned a Cocker Spaniel, but I have worked with many. Many owners find that bathing 2 times a month (unless an emergancy and then try using just water no soap) and using baby shampoo for humans is the best way to go. The shampoo should be fragrance free and for very sensitive skin. Use luke warm water, to hot and they will be flaky/itchy, to cold and well you could get the dog sick. Also they do make a spray that you put on the dog after a bath, its almost like leave in conditioner. Hope this helps, if it doesnt please take the dog to the vet, it might need a specialty soap (it can get expensive).
Reply:Have you checked his food? The worst thing you can feed dogs is Kibble..Most of it is wheat, meat by products and corn..all three things that are horrible for a pet.Not to mention the preservatives..Preservatives are the leading causes of kidney and liver diseases..we feed our dog.1/2 portion of cooked meat(chicken, hamburger, or ground turkey) 1/4 portion of cooked brown rice and 1/4 portion of veggies(green beans, carrots). They have less allergies, their coats are shinier,and they are trim and fit.they also poop less..Here is a site to read up on what is best for your dog..


http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?...
Reply:YES !! THERE IS A WEBSITE WITH NATURAL/HERBAL HOME REMEDIES FOR DOG SKIN ISSUES !! Been there, still there, but its more managable. Its a never ending search for the right combination to give your dog relief!


Here are some of the changes I have made in my quest for freedom from skin itchies... Add 1000 mg of fish oil daily in his QUALITY- no corn dog food or similar choice of kibble. also give a Doggie multi-vitamin , and give a vitamin C 500 mg tab 2x daily in a peice of cheese. You really need to start from the inside out with these skin lesions, and then a topical solution with natural gentle ingredience. Boost the immune system with blanched carrots[ to release the vitamins], broccoli, apples, applesauce,canned purreed pumkin {not pumkin pie mix cuz of the sugar %26amp; spices}, plain yogurt. Do some research on the net for all the other things that are good for your dog.And not good 4 your dog like onions, grapes, raisins...
Reply:skin so soft from avon


Is there anything you can do to treat eczema and skin allergies besides medications?

Almost 2 years ago now I broke out in an itchy bumpy rash. It started around the backs of my knees, slowly made its way up my thighs, around the front of my knees, to my lower back, my shoulder blades, the inside of my upper arms, the back of my lower arms under my elbow, and then to my knuckles and sometimes inbetween my fingers. I immediately went to the doctor because it progressed quickly and he suggested that it was a pesticide, or bed bugs, basically that lived under your skin and caused an itchy red rash. I was given pesticide which made my affected areas burn severly. Stopped that, and went to a local dermatologist who suggested the same thing. Leaving that possibility behind again, I went to another dermatologist. She said I had a bad allergic reaction to nickle(from my belt holes and buckle), along with eczema, and a mild case of hay fever. She gave me a cream that always makes the itching stop temporarily, but has never gotten rid of the rash totally. Suggestions?

Is there anything you can do to treat eczema and skin allergies besides medications?
Aquaphor is an excellent oinment, or use Eucerin if you want a cream. Apply several times a day, and it should help with clearing it up
Reply:I have eczema BAD and, aside from the creams, there are only 2 other treatments; Prednizone-a steroid-which can be injected or taken orally. Neither will ever get rid of eczema, since it's a stress problem, but relieves it temporarily. So far I've stuck with the creams. Sorry!!!
Reply:Read about "clay"...it's really interesting what "clay" can do!





http://www.lisashea.com/lisabase/skincar...





May God give you the wisdom you need!


I have a Bullmastiff, that has a problem with his skin (allergies) has anyone heard of this?

He breaks out on his chest and his eye lids fold inward which irritate his eyes, which then get all crusty and a white or light green film is over his eye and he can't see. The Vet said because he is a large breed that happens sometimes with there eyes and they need surgery to be corrected. As far as the skin he just tells me to use a medicated shampoo and conditioner, but to wash him every couple months. Now I not a Vet but it seems to me that a dog should be wash atleast every two weeks. They get dirt just like we do, so does anyone have any suggestions, PLEASE let me know.

I have a Bullmastiff, that has a problem with his skin (allergies) has anyone heard of this?
I have three dobermans and two Bischons. Believe me it doesn't matter what size they are, they can still have allergies. One Dob and both Bischons went through something similar. Luckily I had this all figured out on the first one the next two weren't so bad. First, change their water and food bowls to stainless steel. Some dogs are allergic to the plastic. Second, it's very common for dogs to have animal by-product allergies. Read the labels before purchasing your food. We found that Nurto Lamb and Rice works really well and the dogs have wonderful coats and a lot less waist to clean up because their bodies digest most of the food unlike corn.... Be careful when offering treats as well. Again, read the label and know what your feeding your dog (avoid beef, chicken, etc. stick to the lamb for a while and give it time to see if it works). It may take a few weeks to notice a huge difference after the changes, but they do work. If you don't want to spend the time going to a pet or feed store for the Nutro (which I swear by) you could try Purina One lamb and rice which is the best feed I have found in the grocery store. Good luck with your dog! Please keep us informed as to how he is doing.
Reply:try wellness simple five dog food for the skin. that's what we use for our bullmastiff since he has skin problems. the vet can give you $10 shampoo called pyoben that will help too - its not sold over the counter Report It

Reply:Try a different vet for a different opinion. Also, you don't want to wash your dog too often because it will irritate their skin more. Generally, people wash their dog once every month or two. As far as allergies, there are a lot of treatment options. For example, you dog can get allergy shots a couple times a year and then he'll feel much better. Bring it up with a vet.


Take care
Reply:Many times skin problems are food related. Our pets need quality pet food. Read the ingredients list and learn what the stuff on there is and what it does (or does not do) to/for our pets. A quick pet food 101. If the pet food contains corn/corn products or by products it is a poor quality food. Do not pay attention to advertising, they all say there food is great. Corn is a filler that can trigger skin problems. (allergies, skin problems, itching and excessive shedding) By products is anything from an animal not fit for human consumption, including cancerous tissue. Quality foods have meat as the first ingredient. California Natural, Solid Gold, Innova and Merrick are a few of the best brands available. If you want to learn more check out: http://www.sagekeep.com/petfood.htm www.api4animals.org/facts?p=359%26amp; more=1 http://animalark.eapps.com/animal/PetFoo...
Reply:ask your vet about food not to feed your dog.
Reply:yes i have read about this , i own st bernards and it is something you have to watch out for, the eyelids turn in and irritate the eye. its called ENTROPION, the ve should be giving you soothing and eye ointments, but most cases do need the operation which will prevent further damage to the cornea. for the skin on his body try putting a cup full of vinegar in he bath water (nothing else) dont use any shampoo. vinegar is good for getting rid of allergy redness, ive tried this myself and it does work. if you dont use the vinegar (which i recommend) then buy some coal tar shampoo from your local petstore. entropion is hereditary so do not breed him or the poor puppies will end up with it. the sooner he gets the op the better because is eyes will become ulcerated and it can cause blindness. poor big pet.xx
Reply:Go to peteducation.com and do a search for dog allergies. My Husky also suffers from skin and paw itching allergies. That website gave me the information I needed to understand what causes her to react what questions to ask my vet. Now when my dog is miserable, I give her half of a children's Benadryl. Please do not give your bullmastiff any medication, without first checking with a vet. Also, I would suggest finding a different vet. Your vet should explain not only the symptoms to you, but what you can do for you pet that will make him or her feel better. A dog suffering from allergies is just as miserable as a person with the same. You should find a vet that is willing to take the time to explain everything, and suggest treatments that will help. Someone that cares just as much for you pet's comfort and happiness as you do.
Reply:I had a dog with skin allergies- My vet recommended


BENEDRYL which worked great ! we also gave him vitamins and had to change his diet-omitting milk products of any kind (even as an ingredient in dog food)and several other things which I forgot. Certain types of baths are very soothing and healing!!! Try a healthfood store for bath stuff and info on common ingredients that worsen allergies. VERY SIMILAR TO HUMANS. More common in fair skinned dogs.Those eyes are probably very painfull so you need to put some drops in, whether its just a lubricant or better off- an opthalmic solution to heal the conjuctivitis and relieve pain.There are dog foods for allergies but you may have to pay $$.- WORTH IT!


I got an ionizer air filter and kept him from laying in the grass and he did real well. Lived to 18 yrs.GOOD LUCK!
Reply:The eye condition needs to be fixed with surgery. Get it done or the dog will be blind and you will end up having to remove both the eyes due to chronic infection.


As for the allergies do not bathe him every two weeks that is way to often to bathe a dog and could make the allergies worse.


Dogs have a oil that is screted by thier skin and every time you bath it off their body produces more to compensate for what you washed off.


I only bath my short haired breeds about every three months they do not stink. You can get some wipes to use on them for the wrinkles on the dog to keep them clean. You need to be using the gentlest shampoo for dogs you can get one for allergies and sensitive skin. Bathing to often leads to dry flakey itchy skin.


Bullmastiffs are well know it have skin and allergy problems you need to be feeding a very high quality diet with no corn or wheat or soy in it and maybe a lamb and rice type of food. You may have to try a few and see how he does or have him allergy tested to see what triggers his allergies.


How do you know if your dog has skin allergies?

Our dog has been making funny nosies when he is breathing. When we pet him his skin twitches, And he has been scratching at his belly. If you could help us it would be great!

How do you know if your dog has skin allergies?
You can have your vet perform tests for allergies. There is a skin test and a blood test available. These are the only way to know for certain what your dog is allergic to. They're not very expensive, and once you have the results, you can tailor your dog's diet %26amp; lifestyle to avoid the allergens.
Reply:a vet
Reply:I would suggest taking him to a vet to have him looked at..I'm no dog expert, but i have a dog currently, and it sounds like yours has fleas. That would explain the twitching and the scratching, for fleas bit dogs skin and live off their blood (grosss -.-)
Reply:you know when you see your dog scratching. You should take your dog to the vet so they can give him something to stop scratching.
Reply:is there sore red patches on his skin..thats something to look out for
Reply:That could be fleas . . .





Well, usually if a dog has skin allergies, he would scratch himself often. Some of his hair may fall out, and they may start to smell foully. You might see some changes to the skin if these symptoms occur or continue. The best thing to do if you're concerned though, is to seek the vet.
Reply:by the itching %26amp; scratching he does. take him to the vet
Reply:my friend has this dog who is allergic to her skin, and she always bites at it, so thats one way to tell but im not sure how it would affect your dogs breathing
Reply:dogs usually loose their hair ' itch., and sometimes have a odor about them. if it is a allergy. but it sounds like a allergy to flea bites maybe. give dog a bath in a good flea shampoo or use the oringinal blue dawn ( it kills fleas on contact). always let stand on skin for a few minutes. make sure all soap is gone.make a week solution oh white vinegar and water and poor on dog let sit a couple secs then rinse in luke warm water.this helps remove dead fleas.if u see him digging alot or scratching and hair coming out or red spots where he scratches u can give him a1/4 spoon of childrens benedryl.if persists take to vet for allergy test. also get a good flea repellant for him after bath. now sometimes if u are using a drop repellant now it will cause a allergy . so after bath don't put nothing on for a few days to see how he does.personally i don't like using the drops and flea shampoo at the same time if the drops are current on them. i think it over medicates him. there is also a medicated soap out for dogs for skin allergies . its called sulfonex. it sometimes helps. but if all else fails and u see other symtoms like not eating ,drinking, vomiting and etc. get to vet ASAP.
Reply:He may have a flea allergy, I know because my dogs do and they do this sometimes. Take him and have him examined by a vet. The vet can perscribe some medication if it is a flea allergy.

rhododendron

I recently adopted a 10yr old Lab who has skin allergies?

I manifests itself as a black pigment to his skin, skin should be pink, it itches really bad as he is scratching all the time, any cure?

I recently adopted a 10yr old Lab who has skin allergies?
Talk to a veterinarian who specializes in skin allergies. My wife (a vet) brought home an eight-year-old yellow labrador last year whose elderly owner could no longer care for her. She has bad skin allergies (and used to stink to high heaven), but they are now under control with a good diet, regular bathing, and very little medication.





Good luck with this - I know just how troubling it can be .
Reply:Please see the vet.And thx for adopting him ;O).
Reply:He may have hot spots, food allergies or even a yeast infection. I recommend a visit to the vet for your buddy. Hope he's ok
Reply:I don't know if what the cure for whatever he has but you can give him benedryl to stop his itching. By the way, I think you must be a great person if you adopted a 10 yr old lab.Much happiness to you!
Reply:First off, kudos to you for adopting an adult dog with a known problem! THere are several things you can do. First, make sure you feed him a high quality dog food like Iams or Science Diet. Some brands have fillers and additives that aggravate allergies. Second is you can get fish oil pills and add it to his food. Please see a vet though, and get their opinion. It might be something the doc can give him shots for. (I had a dog that happened with) Good luck!
Reply:Tea Tree oil cures all kinds of skin conditions on animals and humans. You can find it in natural food stores and even ebay. It is strong smelling like medicine but it is natural and effective and well worth a try.. good luck





If it does not start to clear up in a few days then get him checked, the black color thing doesnt sound right.
Reply:Everyone here is right, your best bet is with the vet. I have a black lab with skin problems and he was on meds. I also put a tablespoon of cod liver oil in his supper and add the same amount of spring water and mix. That also is good
Reply:How do you know it's skin allergies? It could also be mange or a yeast infection.
Reply:A visit to the vet(if not done already) is a good idea. Also to avoid many skin allergies feed him a premium dog food(from a pet store not the supermarket) that doesn't contain any wheat corn or soy. Also any biscuits should be wheat free. Read your ingredient label. Most food allergies are grain related. By eliminating the items from the diet you are keeping the skin from reacting. I have owned a pet supply store for 11 years and dog nutrition is my forte'. Also being a member of boxer rescue I say YEAH for giving an older fellow a good home!!!!!!!


What is the best way of controlling skin allergies?

I tend to react to dust mites, medicated soaps and even sudden temperature changes cause sort of small bites(itch) on my face and i develop tiny rashes. I feel better in a cold and mooist weather, but hot and humid wweather makes my skin look bad. This persistent rashes are so depressing to me.The rashes tend to reduce after a running stomach and increase when i have flu. Infact im also allergic to drugs that contain sulpher.


One of my young toddlers also tends to constantly react the same way i do. I desparately need help.

What is the best way of controlling skin allergies?
I think you should get checked for celiac disease.


Can anyone recommend products for dogs for skin allergies?

I have a pomeranian and his skin looks irritated, flaking, and he itches.

Can anyone recommend products for dogs for skin allergies?
I get a special shampoo from my vet that works great. When it gets really bad my dog gets put on steriods. You can give your dog benadryll, but please call your vet first so you give him the right amount. The best course of action is to go to the vet there are so many things that could trigger this problem and you don't want to give him something that will make it worse.
Reply:I have a pom and she was having those problems so the vet recommended I get her a supplement to help her and it worked. I got her a supplement called Healthy Coat by Nutri-Vet. It really improved her coat and she looks great now. If that doesn't work ask your vet because dogs do get allergies.
Reply:Selsun blue worked great for my small dog, but he's also allergic to fleas. So I had to take him to the vet, she recommended a medicated dog shampoo.
Reply:benadryl spray for dogs or a powder called BFI is what we use where i work. also an oatmeal bath would do alot to sooth her skin, sold in pet stores.
Reply:I worked in a vet clinic as a dog groomer, and for dogs with allergic reactions, they recommended a kangaroo-potato food. Or one of science diets prescription foods for skin and hair. Your dog is small so buy it a really good food. It can be over-bathing, fat overweight dogs sometimes have skin issues due to eating bad stuff. Some had anxiety issues and had poor hair coats. Don't over wash the dog, or when bathed use a dog shampoo (they have a different ph than people).


Advice Please! I think my son has skin allergies.?

My son has had skin issues all of his life. He breaks out into this red itchy rash all over. It is always worse in the spring and summer. It's still around the rest of the year, just not as bad. I have taken him to his pediatrition TWICE! She said it is ezema, and has given him eledal, and told me the usual, soap free products, yada yada.............Well we have done all of that and it does not help. Now the past few days he looks worse than he has ever! Almost looks like he has poison ivy all over his body or something which i know thats not what it is. He is just miserable. I have given him benydral, which seems to help a little maybe. Anyway, I am calling his dr tommorrow, and i want him to see a specialist.............Should I take him to a derm. or an allergist.........or both??? Any advice on this will be helpful!!


Thank You

Advice Please! I think my son has skin allergies.?
our baby girl has this too,and so far benydral has helped along with a low dose of singular. she looks like she has a horrible case of measles if were even late an hour with the meds. shes going this week to the allergist to have the tests done. she also has a new cream,benzaclin instead of the elidel. hope you have better luck!
Reply:Pediatric Allergist. I give my daughter Clairitn everyday throughout the summer months bc she breaks out in hives from the grass. Its awful for her so I know where you are coming from.
Reply:i have exzema and i don't get rashes like that all over my body and i have it pretty bad. aveeno oatmeal baths and aquafor helps really good with that. if he scratches a lot the aquafor will help with that you should take him to the dermatolagist and maybe the hospital to run some test.
Reply:I'd say a dermatologist first unless you're absolutely sure it's an allergy. It may be a skin condition that mimics an allergy. The dermatologist would be able to tell the difference I'm sure.





If the dermatologist thinks it's simply an allergy then you can get a referral to an allergist either from the dermatologist or from your son's regular physician.





Good luck.
Reply:Daily allergy meds may help too. They helped with my mild ezema. Make sure to get things scent free too. I've noticed that some detergents aren't even mild enough at times. I'd personally start with a derm, but an allergist might not be a bad idea considering a lot of ezcema is often allergies. If nothing else, get a different opinion than just the doctor you are dealing with now.
Reply:A dermatologist. He/she will also be able to diagnose an allergy where as the allergist will have trouble with other skin conditions.





Eczema often has friends. Atopic Dermatis, dermagraphatis, rosacea, allergies, sensitivities... those are just what I have with my skin. There is a LIST of them that often go together.





It could be anything from an allergy to nerves. Starting right now keep a journal; foods eaten, weather, skin effects, activities in that day, type of cleansers used....





It will help the dermatologist diagnose EVERYTHING happening.
Reply:Food allergies are usually responsible for eczema (as opposed to seasonal allergies). My son had severe eczema as an infant and has several food allergies, some of them life-threatening. By the way, the cream you mentioned should not be used...my pediatrician told us to stop using...it now comes with some sort of warning. I would recommend seeing a pediatric allergist...they can run tests to see exactly what your child is allergic to, and can work with you on how to treat it. In the meantime, if you don't have something like aveeno, try putting a big cupful of oatmeal in a cheesecloth, or some sort of loosely wooven fabric and tie it up and fill the tub with warm water and throw it in and squeeze it every so often to extract the oatmeal 'goo'. Another warning, if you use benedryl, don't use more than recommended and if you use the spray or cream, be careful not to put it over large areas of the body...it is a drug and will be absorbed through the skin and it is easy to overdo it on a child. Be sure if any of the rash is open or oozing to keep it clean (antibiotic ointment) and if necessary cover loosely with gauze and see the doctor! Hope he feels better soon. IF YOU NOTICE ANY DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING...SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION ASAP!!!
Reply:probably both, maybe the skin problem is not always worsened by outside effects but by his food intake. Lots of people have protein, dairy or nut allergies as well as hayfever

star of bethlehem

What is good food for dogs that get skin allergies?

shes a 13 yr old fox terrier cross blue heeler, she gets skin problems like a rash its not fleas, i have the shampoo and washes that i bath her in every two weeks, but other than the formulated biscuts for dogs with skin problems, is there anything else that is good that i could make up or buy..

What is good food for dogs that get skin allergies?
There are several things you should make sure your dog doesn't eat. Most dog foods use corn as a base grain, many dogs are allergic to corn . Make sure the food you feed doesn't have any. Some dog food also includes vegetable waste dogs are allergic to. I personally would recommend a good wheat based food like Nutro Max or maybe the lamb and rice same company.
Reply:try bag balm OOPS! THAT'S NOT FOOD!SORRY
Reply:ask a vet
Reply:Boil Liver, , , Beef, Pork it does not matter
Reply:avocado is great for dog's skin and coat.
Reply:as a groomer I've always heard that if you dog was itching because of a rash then it is a habit for him and the med. called benadryl (1/2 of a tsp) will stop the itching .


only once a day.
Reply:I forget the name of the Dog food (very strange soundling name)





but its base is crab meat.. instead of beef or chicken





it came highly recommened from my vet and worked wonders
Reply:My family dogs all had the same problem. She should be placed on food that is free of any dyes, nitrates, additives, etc. Try Dick Van Pattens natural Dog food, it works. But if you have to get immediate care she can get an allergy shot from the vet. lamb, as well as venison instead of beef may be good foods. Do NOT give your dog Benadryl, it can kill them, no groomer or vet should be telling you that.
Reply:Cats
Reply:There are many foods out on the market targeted towards skin allergy issues. Go to http://www.heartypet.com and in the product search just enter "allergies" ... you will find several foods that should be good. Brands such as Canidae and Wellness come to mind.





Have you spoken with your vet to make sure it is an allergy and not something else unrelated to food?
Reply:Ask your vet about Ivermectin liquid. A few cc's eveyday for 90 days may clear it up.
Reply:My personal choice is the Bones and Raw Food (B.A.R.F.) since nothing's cooked or processed. It does take a little more work on our part that putting kibble in a bowl, and I'll put a website below for you. I can do a veggie meal for 380# of dogs in 15 minutes. :])





In processed foods, Lamb %26amp; Rice or Fish %26amp; Sweet Potato formulas are good for allergie-prone dogs.





You do want to address with your vet if it's 'contact' allergies, such as grass, new carpet, etc. These are impossible to eliminate, but limiting exposure helps, and wiping your dog's feet, tummy after exposure helps a lot.





Good luck to both of you! If you're interested in starting the raw diet, I'll be happy to help you out.
Reply:there are many good foods out there. i feed eukanuba's response/F/P. It is by prescription only. but you can try lamb and rice.most of the food that really work you will have to get from your vet.
Reply:contact your vet for a prescription diet like science diet z/d
Reply:My Airedale terrier had skin problems. The vet had me feed her lamb and rice IAMs. It helped. Try that and good luck.
Reply:my dog ate lamb and rice products. thats what the vet suggested. he was bad he had to take prednisone and a special shampoo I had to use for two weeks! It turned into yeast infection because they start to scratch because it itches their teeth and nails infect the areas because there dirty. you might want to take her to the vet. Lamb and rice worked wonders and made him better!


Advice sought to alleviate Golden Retriever's skin allergies! vets in Japan have been NO help!?

My poor Golden has terrible allergies and he suffers, is there any ointment or herbal baths that can be recommended? Baking soda? WHat can I do to alleviate his suffering?

Advice sought to alleviate Golden Retriever's skin allergies! vets in Japan have been NO help!?
1. Have you changed dog foods? I learned from friends %26amp; brother that corn (major dog food ingredient) causes bloating and allergies, digestive problems. My brother's Lab stopped having seizures after they put him on lamb %26amp; rice (no corn) diet.


I know this isn't your dogs' symptom, but my point is Allergy, and whether dog tolerates the food.





2. Salmon oil. Available in capsules in some health food stores, or get online at jefferspet.com (search under dogs).


The pet one comes in liquid, and price is reasonable.


This REALLY helped a rescued dog heal her skin, fur, eyes! The company claims it clears up skin conditions when other oils %26amp; supplements don't.





3. don't know if you are doing this, but use oatmeal baths or try the Aveeno brand liquid soap. There are also many shampoos and medications for dog skin on the Web site i listed above, for skin conditions.
Reply:apples
Reply:I use NEEM shampoo; a natural herbicide etc
Reply:what the hell does apples mean??? srry, sbout ur dogs allergies, i dont think there is anything i can do u help u. but i hope the website below helps!=)
Reply:try to find a natural food... read labels... as for the itchys... i use and oatmeal bath. make sure it gets up under the fur... do it once and see if it helps..


some animals are sensetive to oatmeal as well, wo just be careful..


I need to see pictures of skin allergies?

My shih tzu has red bumps when i scratch her flaky patches on her skin. I haver taken her to vet before and it was not mites, but she is so itchy

I need to see pictures of skin allergies?
I would reccomend taking her to the vet and getting her professionally checked out.
Reply:why not just google images?
Reply:back to the vet. it needs to be diagnosed and treated by a vet we really cannot help you here.
Reply:what you want?
Reply:Here are a raft of descriptions and some images of skin problems in dogs:





http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/itch.htm...


I have a white boxer with skin allergies his feet ears etc can you help.?

My white boxer has allergies to dust and trees and pollens. I use malaseb shampoo that costs seventeen pound a bottle it is good but is there any herbal remedies for animals. My vet is good but wants to keep pumping antibiotics or steroids down his throat which i dont think is necessary. Any ideas or remedies that have worked for your dog.

I have a white boxer with skin allergies his feet ears etc can you help.?
I want to tell you that I have been there! My boxer has severe allergies. The vets wanted us to give him steroids and antibiotics all the time too, but we've found other ways to treat his allergies. I hope you'll come join us at our boxer community - there are members from all over the world, and we all love our boxers! We can give you all sorts of help with your boxer. :-)





www.boxercrazy.org





I manage Koda's allergies with antihistamines (Benadryl works well for him, but some dogs need other kinds, and Koda has to have dye-free), an ointment for his ears to keep them from getting infected, and a really good diet with fish oil supplements for his skin. I also bathe him monthly with a great, natural oatmeal shampoo made by Earthbath.
Reply:A lot of people will say take him to a vet. But before you go to all that expense try a dog food that does not contain wheat as your Boxer may be allrgic to Wheat. Mine was and with advice from PERKY PETS he now has a lovely coat with no red markings anywhere. Report It

Reply:i give my dog a piriton anti allergy tablet , i wash her with polytar shampoo , certainly works for me after spending a fortune on different herbal remedies etc
Reply:Get zinc from the pharmacy ( you may have to get him to order it for you) it is cheap. It comes in a powder form, make up a paste with vaseline or something oily and use it on his skin, it is yellow so it will stain his skin a bit, but it will get rid of his problem. I had a dog with hot spots and they came every summer, and an older woman from Africa told me to use this formula and I did it and it really worked. cheers

cymbidium

My 2 yr old daughter has skin allergies that disturb her sleep nightly.her doc gave her zyrtec, is it ok?

is it ok to be dependent always with antihistamine? what other remedy can u suggest? what other antihistamine u can recommend? sometimes i rub her with caladryl, but its more of relief, then the next day she suffer it again,i really pitied her, it disturbed her sleep. we already avoided the foods that caused her allergies, but it still recur and i dont know where it came from, mostly its only during night time..

My 2 yr old daughter has skin allergies that disturb her sleep nightly.her doc gave her zyrtec, is it ok?
Yes.. My son 2 takes it and it is a very good drug with few side effects. Hopes this helps. Good Luck....Aveeno Oatmeal is soothing.
Reply:try some Claratyne antihistamine but 1 a day and if that doesn't work try something else and if it's affecting her sleep then try putting some Vicks chestrub on her chest and on the bridge of her nose that's what my mum did with me for a few years and then my dad also tried it again and i'm pretty sure it works. But more or less try the Claratyne Antihistamine.
Reply:It could be your laundry detergent or something the sheets are made with. If not both of my children where on zyrtec for a short time last year just to get them through that allergy season. They haven't needed it since. So she may find it helpful now and grow out of needing it soon.
Reply:I am a allergy nurse and the doctor i work for gives zyrtec all the time to young children it is pretty safe she might also benefit from one of the topical creams to stop the itching and using something in her bath water.


also watch what type of soap that yu use for her
Reply:As a parent I can identify with your frustration with this matter.


I think everybody will agree that it is better to take care of the ROOT OF THE PROBLEM rather than taking medicine for the SYMPTOMS. This is one of the key skills in my profession.





Let's look at the root of the problem:





WHAT is cause of these SKIN ALLERGIES.





-You are already avoiding the foods that cause the allergies.





So, let's look at the other TRIGGERS of your daughter's allergies:





1. mamax2 suggested the Laundry Degergent.


Laundry Detergent leaves residues in the clothes after washing. That "FRAGRANCE" is just proof of just some of the left over chemicals in the clothes.





Your daughter could be allergic to these CHEMICALS, in her sheets, and in her clothes. This might be causing the skin allergies.





If that is the case, I would suggest you look at a special appliance that hooks to your washing machine that eliminates the need for detergent altogether and will leave ZERO RESIDUES in your clothes, and also SANITIZE THEM from bacteria 99.9999%.





I have a friend that had bad skin allergies that used this appliance, and this was THE ANSWER to the problem after decades of the itchiness and redness.





The appliance will pay for itself in the savings from not buying Detergent, and the need for hot water to wash clothes, and MAYBE in your case, the savings from not buying medicine.





For more info: www.nosuds.com (you need a password: nosuds ) email me if you want to know more.





2. NEXT, you might look at the possibility of MOLD in your home. This is another common trigger for skin allergies. Look for traces of black spots, or anywhere there is moisture. Leaks..., on the ceilings..... in your bathroom.





If the problem is not severe, I suggest a high tech air purifier using NASA Space Technology that puts purifying agents into the air to prevent the proliferation of mold, bacteria, and odors. One unit protects a house of up to 3,000 sq. ft. Dr. Laura, on the radio recommends this machine. Having clean air in your home just makes good common sense anyway.





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3. Look at other potential chemicals, or VOC's (Volatile Organic Chemicals) that are in your home. The EPA site's indoor air pollution as the #1 air problem in America. With more energy efficient homes, our air is sealed inside. Off gassing from carpets, plastics, paint, electronics, cause what they labelled as SICK BUILDING SYNDROME. This is where people don't feel good indoors, with symptoms like tiredness, chronic fatigue, headaches, etc.... Again, the Hi tech air purifier at www.freshairliving.com/LL password; guest is great at dealing with this kind of pollution.





4. DUST MITES: These little creatures live in bedding and in matresses and pillows and eat the skin flakes that our bodies sluff off everyday in the millions. The dust mites eat the dead skin, then defecate. The droppings from Dust Mites is also a major source of allergens that trigger people's allergies. In this case, you might consider Anti-Dust Mite sheets and pillow cases. email me if you need a source for these products. In addition, you should vacumn the matterss and pillows with a very strong vacumn cleaner. If you are washing sheets with detergent though, washing more often doesn't deal with the chemical residue. If you are using that appliance that eliminates the need for detergent, then wash the sheets and pillowcases more often.





That's my input, and remember, It's always better to deal with the ROOT OF THE PROBLEM rather than taking medicine to deal with the symptoms of the problem.





I hope that these suggestions might help your daughter, and your family to live healthier. email me, or call 801 938 5558 if you need any further advice.


My APBT has really bad skin allergies, is there anything i can do to help him?

my pit bull get really bad skin rashes mostly when he goes outside and plays in the grass or goes to the river and swims. the vet said it was a bacteria infection, but he is always getting them! it is very expensive to keep taking him to the vet, and i was hoping there was something i could do like change his food or something that might help him from getting so many infections. i feed him iams weight control now, because he has gained a bit of weight since we had him fixed about a year ago. thank you for your advice.

My APBT has really bad skin allergies, is there anything i can do to help him?
I answer this type of question almost daily so I am just pasting my general answer.


If you hang out on Y Answers daily you will see litterally hundreds of people talking about their dogs chewing on their feet and legs and everyone saying its bla bla bla allergies etc, my dog does it too and on and on and on.. What these people do not realize is that these behaviors are caused by something. Stating its an allergy is all well and good but WHY?


Here's why... Vaccines cause skin problems and allergies. Cheap grain filled foods that dogs are NOT meant to eat cause allergies. Heartowrm prevention and flea and tick topicals cause allergies. People always want to fix the symptom and refuse for some reason to look at the cause and go from there.


The first thing you need to do is change this dogs diet. RAW feeding would probably be the answer to your prayer here. It has litterally saved thousands of dogs from self destruction. You also need to get this dog off of any so called 'preventative' medicines for fleas, ticks, heartworms until you get this problem under control.


For the life of me I do not understand why people will not wake up and smell the coffee here and realize that these things are FAR from NORMAL in dogs and should NOT be excused as.. oh its just an allergy.


If you really want to help your dog then I suggest you start at the core of the problem and feed him the best money can buy with no grains and preservative. This would be a raw diet.


http://www.rawlearning.com


http://www.rawfed.com/myths


http://www.rawfed.net


This dog and thousands of others need relief.. not a bandaid on the symptom.


Seek the help of a Holistic vet.. Many do phone consultation. You can search for a vet here by state. Look for one that practices many modalities.


http://www.holisticvetlist.com


Feel free to e-mail me if you want to know more. I have a whole arsenal of info about vaccines and the damage they cause, commercial foods and the damage they cause and much more!


Good luck. I hope you can get your dog the relief he deserves.





The suggestions are well and good if you just want to put a bandaid on it, but if you want him cured it will take a lot more then a drug to control itching and as drugs go... more side effects. This dogs immune system needs healed, not masked with more drugs.





People will thumbs down this answer often because its easier to deny it, learn about it, change it. I have seen many dogs over come allergies and get clear skin and back to health with proper diet. The only way to find out is to try it. Otherwise you just have to adapt to a life of drugs and infections and problems and huge vet bills. There are alternatives.. you just have to be willing to take the time to learn and try them.
Reply:Take him to your vet and ask them what is best for him. You don't want to do anything that may not be good for him. My dog had the same problem and she was givin medication for it . AND had to wear a cone. I also gave her new dog food. BENEFUL. She is doing good now....
Reply:my pug also has allergies. he can't be in grass so i limit his time in it and rub his cream on him before he goes out.





ask the vet for an allergy cream. they have some really good ones.
Reply:If you dog gets allergies you can try giving benadryl, since you have a APBT, probably one 25 mg capsule twice daily, of course it'll probably make him sleepy but you can ween down to once daily if needed, but definitely go to your vet and ask them what you can do
Reply:you can look up on yahoo phone book for a natural pet markett number and let them know whats going on and they will tell you what they have for your pit they are really good before my kitten had paw problems and i had to keep taking him to the vet for a shot and some pills and when i heard about this place they told me they had some amune system booster to help him fight off the infection and it worked the problem went away and hasn't returned or you can go to your vet and get some shampoo called pioben or releif it works for alergies they also have shampoo their to help with infections.i hope this was helpful I work for a groomhouse/vet and we have dogs come in that have alergies and the shampoos seem to help.
Reply:Try Blue Buffalo Dog food. It is available at Petsmart. They have a weight control formula. Their food is human grade, have no soy, wheat or corn flour (the most common cause of allergies!) and they have little vitiman bits called Lifesource bits that are cold formed separately from the kibble and added after the kibble is baked to preserve the nutritional value. My dog had really bad skin allergies and also pollen allergies before I put her on Blue Buffalo. Her allergies cleared up within a couple of weeks!
Reply:Iams is not really a good food and can help in causing skin problems. avoid stuff with wheat, corn, and beets.





I feed a raw diet it takes some research on your part. or try a better brand. not from discount stores.





like timberwolf or innova


How can i ease my german sheperds skin allergies? Its always during the winter. She scratches non stop?

She is always scratching during this time a year. The vet told me she has allergies to almost EVERYTHING. I give her those vitamins for healthy coat. but they dont seem to work. Please help, she is not getting any sleep cause she is up all night scratching. i dont know what else i can do. She has been giving this shot at the vets for allergies..it USED to work for about 4 weeks..it only worked for about 4 days..

How can i ease my german sheperds skin allergies? Its always during the winter. She scratches non stop?
Time to be seen by a specialist. I would highly recommend that you ask your vet for a referral to a canine dermatologist in your area. They will do allergy testing to find out the exact cause(s) of the skin irritation and then you, your dermatologist, and your regular practicing veterinarian will come up with a long-term treatment plan.





ADD: You know, I was going to mention Atopica. We are seeing wonderful improvements in our patients who suffer from skin issues. I would absolutely talk to your vet about this option. The only "con" of Atopica is the price! It is quite pricey!
Reply:I have a Shih Tzu that has dry skin and has skin allergies. She also have thin hair, but for thin hair, give her grease like off of bacon. But for the skin problem, we give her a bath in oatmeal stuff like you get for kids when they have Chicken Poxs. I also use this spray that is medicated for skin alllergies. I hope that helps you. (its in a white bottle)
Reply:My small dog has had a terrible time with inflamed skin and allergies. We have struggled for the past year. Our vet just put her on Atopica. This is a pill. She has taken it for 1 month and the difference is AMAZING!! Her bald spots have already filled back in.





She had to take it every day the first 30 days. She slept ALL day almost, every day. In addition, they are supposed to take it on an empty stomache but it often makes them sick. When she started vomitting I gave it to her with about 1 or 2 Tbsp of food and her vomitting stopped. Now, she will only have to take it about once per week. I think we can deal with one day of downtime each week for these GREAT results!!





This 30 day supply cost me about $80 at the vet's office. You can get it on-line for about $55. Also, the pills for a large dog will cost more. Mine were just 25mg.





Hope this helps!!
Reply:she needs to be on benadryl and prendisone to keep her comfortable for all the allergies. my husky gets them starting may till oct until the cold weather starts then he is ok and in the spring we start again.he goes through hell and is in misery with itching and hot spots. get the vet to give u a steriod to give her daily to keep her content. it is hard on them and us when we don't know how to help. i put medicated oatmeal conditioner on his skin and let it saturate for a few hours then later apply again. the meds are not very expensive and you wean them off after a week then start again if needed.get another opion if ur vet does not agree. it is the dogs comfort that is important.
Reply:Oh, poor baby. When our pets have gotten hot spots which cause them to bite and scratch our vet recommended that we add a bit of mineral oil to their food and give them a Brewers Yeast tablet on a daily basis.





This has helped a great deal, and we have not had to revert to steroids and other more drastic measures.


I have a pug with skin allergies. Any Suggestions?

My Pug has really itchy skin, when you pet her or anything she just wants to be scratched. On her back, side, stomach and back legs the most. She'll sit on the floor and go back and forth trying to lick her front paws but she has no raw spots. The vet put her on an anti-hystamine but this time it doesn't seem to be working. Any ideas?

I have a pug with skin allergies. Any Suggestions?
Usually the veterinarian will start with an antihystamine and if that doesn't work they will start on allergy injections given once or twice monthly during the summer or allergy season depending on where you live. Sometimes switching food will also help with allergies. Talk to your vet about the possibilities of food allergies too. I work for a veterinary office in Florida. There's allergies here all year around. Good luck and hope your pooch gets some relief!
Reply:Most of the time allergies are food related. Our pets need quality pet food. Read the ingredients list and learn what the stuff on there is and what it does (or does not do) to/for our pets. A quick pet food 101. If the pet food contains corn/corn products or by products it is a poor quality food. Do not pay attention to advertising, they all say there food is great. Corn is a filler that can trigger skin problems. (allergies, skin problems, itching and excessive shedding) By products is anything from an animal not fit for human consumption, including cancerous tissue. Quality foods have meat as the first ingredient. California Natural, Solid Gold, Innova and Merrick are a few of the best brands available. If you want to learn more check out: http://www.sagekeep.com/petfood.htm www.api4animals.org/facts?p=359%26amp;more=1 http://animalark.eapps.com/animal/PetFoo...
Reply:Try using Vaseline, it protects the irritated spots. Also lotrimin cream or benadryl cream on the skin helps. They have oatmeal medicated bath products in the beauty (skin care, etc.) isle in the grocery store, or seldane shampoo for humans also relieves itchy skin and conditions hair as well.
Reply:my dog who is half Sharpe and Chow has the same problem. the book's say it's because of thick hair and soft skin,they also have skin oils that are slightly out of balance when they're mixed, I would try to find some kind of lotion so she doesn't start getting sores.
Reply:I also have a pug with sking allergies. what you describe sounds exactly like my dog. I would suggest switching her food. Corn is the number one food allergy with dogs. A good food like Nutro, Sensible Choice, Solid Gold or Wysong contains no corn.
Reply:Try some skin shampoos for pets that you can buy at pet co or wal mart. It conditiosn their skin and moistureizes their fur and skin. Don't ove bathe your dog because that will dry out the skin. Keep a close eye out for raw and irriated spots, if those occur take your dog to the vet asap.
Reply:My vet suggested Benadryl...one pill twice daily. it helped, but if your dog isn't doing anybetter, call your vet again and tell him your situation.
Reply:Allergy testing and then allergy shots.
Reply:There are several antihistamines to try, another may work better for you than this one. Tell your vet this one isn't helping.





You can get more aggressive in treating this if you want to. There are several routes:





Allergy testing %26amp; the shots


Trialing different foods to see if there is a food allergy.





you need to consult with the vet and suss out all your different options and the expense %26amp; efficacy involved with each of them

orchid

Does anyone have a Maltese with skin allergies????

I have an 8 month old Maltese and she started chewing, scratching and pulling the hair off her one leg. The vet said to give Benadryl. That worked for awhile but now she started again. She had some scabs on her head and on the side of her face from scratching. Now the vet thinks it could be from her food. I had her on Royal Canin puppy food but after she got spayed the vet said to give her adult food so I got Royal Canin Special 30. She has been on it for about 3 weeks now. Would it be the food? He gave me Annamaet but she is not fond of it. Is it possible to get another good food and mix it without making her sick? I would get one that is also good for dogs with allergies. Can anyone help? I don't want her to have allergies all her life so I would like to correct it now if it is from her food.

Does anyone have a Maltese with skin allergies????
I would suggest finding a Veterinary Dermatologist or Vet School with access to specialists. Many regular vets are not as good as diagnosing allergies as they could be.





You need to get skin tests done to find out exactly what she is allergic to. For food allergies they will put your dog on an elimination diet, to weed out what triggers her allergies.





White dogs with pink skin, like Maltese and Bichons tend to be very prone to allergies. Talk to your breeder as well, if they are a good breeder they should have some ideas for you as well.





READ the labels on both foods. See if there is huge difference in main ingredients. If I read it right, the main difference is that CORN is the second ingredient in the adult diet and Corn is a major no no with many allergy prone breeds.





Look at something with no corn or wheat in the first 5 ingredients...preferably no corn at all. If you esp. like Royal Canin they do make special diets......with no corn. They make a Hypoallergenic food as well as the single source protein foods.


Potato and Whitefish for example:


http://www.royalcanin.us/vetdiet/caninep...





If all you have changed is the food, then I would suspect the food. I would gradually over 3 days blend her over to a new food and use plain canned pumpkin if her stool gets loose.
Reply:Has she been de flead with a treatment like Frontline or Advantage lately??? Sounds like it maybe worth a shot. Otherwise use oatmeal based shampoos to help sooth the skin and you can buy special food for sensitive skins from science diet
Reply:My Cavalier is having a food allergy. All her hair fell out making her look like she had Mange. The Vet gave her a shot to stop the itching and said to feed her Wellness Fish and Sweet potato formula. She is also taking fish pills and Vitamins. Since she's been fed that her hair has grown back all shiny and she has stopped itching completely. Food allergies are the hardest to diagnose.
Reply:i wouldn't keep switching foods until i knew for sure it was the food. your best bet is to have her allergy tested. then you will hopefully know for sure what is bothering her. she's awful young so you don't want a life of steriod injections and food changes. the allergy test often tests for environement and food allergies. if it's food then you'll know what in the food is bothering her and be able to choose a brand of food that doesn't have that ingredient. if it's environemental, then if you can't remove the problem, such as a grass or other nature problem, you can get allergy shots that are designed to help her build up a resistance to that allergen. allergy testing can be expensive, but in the end it's often worth it. science diet does make a allergy food that has almost no allergens in it, it's called z/d ultra. if you are feeding an allergy food from the vet you can give no other foods or treats while on it. and yes often the dog does not like these foods. ask your vet if it comes in a canned form you can mix a small amount of canned with to help your dog want to eat it more. personally i would just go for the allergy testing instead of hit and miss experiments with the food. good luck and i hope she soon gets to feeling better. also i'm assuming she doesn't have fleas?
Reply:check out eaglepack holistic dog foods.


www.eaglepack.com they have proven to help dogs with allergic skin problems....
Reply:I would suggest perhaps an organic natural brand of food I think there's one that's called nuero pro something to that efffect and there is also a wash made for dogs with sensitive skin, and if she has allergies now she'll have that allergy all of her life just hope it's the food and nothing more serious! :-)
Reply:My dog had the same problem and actually it just turned out to be sensitive skin. And I went out and tried a bunch of different dog shampoos. I found that regular baby shampoo works the best. And as you said it shouldn't be fleas since you have her on regular flea treatments. I would try the baby shampoo because it will get her just as clean but it doesn't have any of the unnecessary ingredients that other shampoos have.
Reply:It sounds like my jack russell. She had the exact same symptoms, which she eventually grew out of. But it was just from walking around on normal grass. Going outside made her itch. Hopefully yours will grow out of it too. :)
Reply:When i brought my 5 month pup home his skin was clean. He developed red round spot's. The vet didn't know what it was so he treated the pup for three kind's of mange allthough they didn't think that was it. They said it could be a change in the water. Anyway, it cleared up. I would try another vet.
Reply:My nephew's dog had a lot of problems with allergies. They needed to get the allergy testing. It turned out their dog was allergic to human skin! How's that for bad luck. Get your dog for the testing. Save your dog from lots of unneeded change of diet.


Our dog has terrible skin allergies, how can we help her?

She itches and scratches like crazy. She does this wacky thing where she rubs her chin and neck back 'n fourth on the carpet. As a result, she's started to take off fur and skin. She also gnaws at her paws, causing them to either bleed or become irriated like her chin.





We've tried feeding her a teaspoon of oil, and then rubbing her down w/ the stuff a bit, but that doesn't help for more than, like, 5 minutes.





Suggestions?

Our dog has terrible skin allergies, how can we help her?
My dog has horrible skin allergies. He just turned one and as of now we know he has grass pollen and oak tree pollen allergies.





First we tried special allergy shampoos.





After several infections and anti-biotic treatments... the dog scratches so much he tear open his skin which then gets infection...





We now use a prescription spray... it is called Genesis and made by Vibrac. It cost for me about $20.00. This is best for short hair dogs.





If the dog's allergies are severe the vet may put them on a short term predinisone treatment. Prednisone can have very bad side effects so for me this is a last result.





My vet said to give 25mg of benadryl per 25lbs. So for instance my dog is 50lbs so I give him 2. This can be done 2-3 times a day. I know that seems like a lot of benadryl but dogs seem to tolerate it well. It also has a sedative effect which can be good if your dog can't sleep due to itching.





Allergies could be so many things food and environment.





If you have the money you can also get special desensatization shots.
Reply:go to pet smart and by a hypo alergenic shampoo, or u can try the good old fashioned way and use oatmeal. Oil will do nothing but clog the pores and possibly make it worse. Good luck
Reply:she probably has fleas but take her to the vet just in case
Reply:1mg. of Benadryl/lb of her weight every 4-6 hours for allergies..for instance a 25 pound dog would take 25 mg of Benadryl or it's generic equivalent.
Reply:bath her in shampoo containing wheat. Give her benadryl at the rate of 1/2 mg/lb dog body weight every 8 hrs.
Reply:Take her to a vet please, to make her feel better, and aleviate your anxiety on watching her discomfort. My mommy has special shampoo for me when I get seasonal grass allergies and I start to scratch, I'm also allergic to fleas... Yes, I'm a dog with computer privlidges.. please excuse my spelling, I'm only 3 years old...Cheers Bogey
Reply:One of our miniature schnauzers had the same problem. We took him to a veterinarian specialist and had the allergy testing performed to identify what, if any, the specific allergies were. Turned out he was allergic to a certain type of grass, hay and a few other natural things that were all treated with medicine. The medicine worked and now our schnauzer doesn't itch any more. Talk to your vet about having him tested for allergies. Good luck.
Reply:Sever skin allergies are often the carpet cleaners or grasses. if your carpet wasn't cleaned, and she doesn't go on grass, I would suspect her problem is internal..from her kibble...


Change her food to a hypo-allergenic food from Solid Gold, or Wellness, or Wysong...These are excellent kibbles and canned foods, and your pet will get the optimum nutrition, as well as the hypo-allergenic quality ingredients. you can find at least one of those at most local pet supply shops. They cost more per bag, but less per month, as dogs eat less.





If she isn't better after about 3 weeks of the new kibble, then you should make an appointment with your vet
Reply:We have a pug and he has bad allergies. It affects his skin, his hair starts to thin and fall out and he lickes his paws all the time.


When we took him to the vet, we found out he had developed a yeast infection in the pads of his paws and ears. We put him on an anti-biotic and an anti-histamine called Temeril. Benedryl didn't help him, tho I think it does help some dogs. I still give him 1/2 tablet for maintanence every day. I also have him on lamb and rice instead of chicken and rice. He is doing nicely now.
Reply:I also have a dog with many allergies.





Most allergies can be a result of several environmental (carpet, pollens, shampoo, grass) or nutritional (corn, soy, beef, mystery food products in dog foods) factors.





In my experience, changing your dog's food to a super-premium recipe may help alleviate some of the scratching. We currently feed our Labrador Blue Buffalo's White Fish and Sweet Potato formula. Switching protein sources to non-traditional meats (switching away from beef, chicken and lamb, for example) can also assist her body in battling hystamines.





Blue Buffalo, Nutro Natural and Nature's Recipe are just a few brands which are readily available at stores such as PetSmart. They will likely cost more than you may be used to, but the investment is well worth it as you will be feeding less, reducing itchiness, feeding your dog identifiable ingredients which are wholesome, often organic/"natural" and easily digested.





If her skin is itching, you may also try adding fish oils, olive oil and/or flax seed oils to her food. These are excellent sources of Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and will help keep her skin healthy and her fur from drying out. They are generally available at your local health food store, Wal-Mart and Costco in bulk containers.





Some people suggest trying a vitamin c supplement - to help rid her body of anti-oxidents. We are currently trying Ester-C (it is supposed to be the most efficient source of Vit. C).





Be patient with these changes - it can take up to 8 weeks to see a change. If she's absolutely being driven mad, you might want to take her to the vet at which time they may prescribe a steroidal - be careful and do your research. Dogs, as with humans, can be succeptable to various complications stemming from long-term steroid use.





Good luck and do your research. The internet is a valuable source of information, or you can email me if you would like to discuss this further.
Reply:Veterinarian....Or try to find out what the dog is allergic to ...