Saturday, April 24, 2010

My dog has bad skin allergies. Is there a home remedy I can use to help?

She breaks out in hives, and itches so bad that she makes scapes. I try the stuff the Vet gave and it works for a shot time.

My dog has bad skin allergies. Is there a home remedy I can use to help?
Read information available about food allergies and dogs. Lots of times "skin problems" such as hives and hot spots, better known as allergic reactions, stem from what a dog eats. Some dogs are extremely sensitive to certain edibles and will have a reaction from something as simple as a dog treat. If I were you, I'd read information about food allergies and pets and then try putting your dog on a dog food diet that was intended for dogs with sensitive skin. (The boxer I used to have was highly allergic to any dog food or dog treat that had any kind of dye in it, she would break out in the hives so bad it looked like she'd been attacked by bees!).


Sincerely,


J. Smith
Reply:Give the dog oatmeal baths. It helps with the itching. I had to do that with my dog when she was having issues. It is calm and mild. There are soaps with oatmeal in it and it isnt harsh for the dog. In fact it is rather soothing to the dog.
Reply:you can give her benadryl, but i don't know what dose is right for her. It depends on her size; call the vet and ask what is the right dosage.
Reply:Try an antihistamine like Benedryl - for itching1-3 milligrams per lb - ck w/vet first, try an elimination diet, maybe something new he started eating lately such as a specific protein in food. Try a commercially prepared food such as fish and potato. Your vet


can recommend a variety of commercially prepared foods for


allergic pets, or supply you with some recipes for you to make at home.
Reply:One answer- oatmeal shampoo. Use the shampoo a least twice a week, for the first month then once a month after. In the winter make sure you keep the air moist w/ a humidifier. Don't rely on your furnace to do it. A table top version in the room the dog spends most of its time in, will be a really big help. Good luck!


P.S. "NUTRO" dog food also makes an exellent food for sensitive skin.
Reply:HAVE YOU TRIED BENADRYL PILLS OR LIQUID , ALOE ? uSE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE TO KEEP THE AREA CLEAN.


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