Saturday, April 24, 2010

What's the best way to treat my dog's skin allergies? He's scratching all over.?

He's a 5 pound long coat chihuahua...the cute kind, not the nip at your heel kind.

What's the best way to treat my dog's skin allergies? He's scratching all over.?
Your vet should prescribe an anti bacterial shampoo that's for the conditions that are affecting your dog. Anything else is just guessing and may be potentially harmful. You can always use a generic shampoo like oatmeal, and see if it relieves the discomfort, but I'm sure that you'd prefer something more long lasting. Call the vet.
Reply:Feed him 1/2 of an avocado a day for 30 days. The oil in the avocado will help promote oils on his skin relieving the itching and make his coat shine.
Reply:go to the vet he can give him a shot and some antibiotics.... If for some reason that is in no way an option..... YOu HAVE TO GET THE FLEAS OFF OF HIM.......Frontline is the best and you can buy it is the single pactage from a vet... They also have another product out called Capstar and it will kill all fleas with in 6 hours you can give it everyday if you want but it does not prevent fleas from returning so It is best used to deinfest then use frontline as a preventive.....I would suggest a benadryl but it is a little dog an dI was only allow to give a half a one to a shepherd so not a good idea....really a vet is needed but this is a good start.....
Reply:My cat had skin allergies for a while... just take him to a vet and they'll prescribe something. Sometimes the poor little tyke won't like it, such as our having to soak Teddy's foot for 10 minutes every day in this blue crap that he didn't want to sit still for. But, don't let him suffer, consult a vet.
Reply:you can only deal with that with presciption medication, you have to see a vet.
Reply:Take him to a vet,he could have skin allergies.
Reply:it depends what dose it have allergies of well my dont u go to the vet and ask there is this medicine called "ahidrex" it works for dogs with sensitive skin why dont u look for it its hard to find but u could find it in the vet or a store for dogs only
Reply:mabey u should give it tick and flea medication. and if that dosent work try ringworm medication. thn ks hope i helped!
Reply:Avocado works. Also - believe it or not - Head and Shoulder dry scalp. Make sure he doesn't have fleas. They really tear up a long haired dog. Brush him everyday. That will help disperse the natural oils from the body.
Reply:How often have you bathed your pet? Sometimes dry skin caused by too much bathing causes the dog to itch, and this can appear to be skin allergies. Put a teaspoon of olive oil in his food once a day. Avocados are a very bad idea as they are considered potentially poisonous to your pet.


As with all advice, check with your vet.
Reply:A cool bath with Aveeno (or generic) will help, be sure to rinse well. My friend had a dog with terrible allergies..couldn't get it under control with anything..the canine dermatologist gave her this recope for daily feeding, and it finally got the skin back to normal..takes about 2 weeks to see great improvement%26gt;


A diet of lamb, rice and kelp helps.





Cook the white rice with 3 cups of water per cup of rice, and cook until all is absorbed. Grind or chop the lamb and feed it raw, mixed in the rice with a spoon of sea kelp..You can add vegetables in season, including yams and peeled potatoes. Avoid tomatoes, corn, onions, cabbage, grapes (or raisins) ... You can add or exchange lentils for the rice.


Your grocer will have kelp in the health supplement section, or your drug store, or healthfood store.





Most store bought meats have growth hormones, and antibiotics, given during the growing or 'finishing' feeding. but lamb is not fed that stuff.





The kelp makes a big difference.





If your dog doesn't like the rice, you can boil fresh fish (not farmed) and pour the broth over the rice.


Don't cook the kelp, but stir it in before serving..about 1 teaspoon per feeding...twice per day.


the above recipe will last for several days, so you don't have to cook daily, but most dog prefer it warmed..





If the lamb is too lean, this diet might cause hard stools..you can add 2 teaspoons of canned pumpkin, oat bran, or olive oil if there is constipation.





Solid Gold makes a good hypo-allergenic kibble..Ask at your local (not chain) pet supply...Science Diet rarely helps..
Reply:go and see your vet and see if there is any medicine that you could give your dog. it may also have allergies so you should have them check for that to.
Reply:bath him with a good tar based shampoo only and check with the vet regarding his diet.
Reply:oatmeal shampoo

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