my dog has allergys what is good to stop him from chewing?

Answer 1

Before trying the medicinal treatments, be sure to try the natural remedy, by finding and eliminating the allergen.,

Solid Gold makes a hypo-allergeic formula dog kibble. Just switching to this will often help.
Meanwhile, to divert his chewing, Get a good quality rope toy...the ones that appear to be twisted string tied in a knot. Soak it in unsalted broth. Dry it in a very slow oven. she will try to chew all the falovor out of that, and it works as dental floss to keep her teeth clean, and her breath fresh.
If she grows tired, (couple of months)as the flavor is gone, just wash by hand, and re-soak

Answer 2

Well, if he's chewing on himself you may want to stop in a pet shop and purchase an all natural spray.. Something that tastes very bitter.. Spray it on the area that your pup is chewing.. However, if any of the areas are sporting open wounds, the spray is not appropriate. You could also try changing his food bowls to stainless steel... Plastic bowls tend to hold bacteria in them which can lead to an allergic reaction. I would also recommend seeing your vet for antibiotics to help clear up the areas that are buggin your lil' guy.. And maybe a switch to an allergy controlled food... Hills prescription diet z/d works wonders! Good luck!

Answer 3

My vet told me to give my dog Benadryl, or the Sams Club version, which is a whole lot cheaper. Give a little bit less than you would for a person of the same weight. My dog weighs 90 pounds, so he gets 1 1/2 pills. They're tiny, and cutting them in half is a chore, but it works, so it's worth the effort. Ask your vet how much to give your dog. If you've got a little tiny dog, you might have to get a prescription from the vet because Benadryl would be too strong even if he only gets half a pill.

Answer 4

Meds like Benadryl need to be given by weight. Here's website with dosages for otc meds.
http://animalsunlimited.net/meds.htm

Please read the Wisconsin University websites reguarding vaccinations and adverse effects on dogs and cats. The allergies could be coming from the vaccinations.

Answer 5

my dog has very bad allergies and we took him to the vet and had him tested. he now gets monthly allergy shots with the occassional benedryl, but the itching and chewing has stopped. is he only chewing his feet? he might have something wrong with his webbing or something else could be wrong with his feet. our dog also gets yucky things growing between his feet if they get wet for too long, i know that's gross, but he's a bulldog, that's what they do. good luck!!

Answer 6

I have to agree with the poster who said to eliminate the allergen. Since you didn't tell us what your dog is allergic to you have made it difficult for us to help.

My dog has a laundry list of food allergies, and suffers from Summer Itch. We tried several different foods until we found one that miss picky eater liked. Natural Balance Venison & Brown Rice formula. Also, be wary of treats. If food allergies are a concern for your dog please e-mail me & I will offer some suggestions for treats.

As far as the Summer Itch, we can't very well eliminate grass from our dogs' lives. For my dog, a weekly bath with a coal tar shampoo, keeping our yard mowed, and limiting walks to sidewalked areas does the trick.

Answer 7

The best way would be to get rid of the itching. Try giving your dog benedryll. (Worked for my dog) Give it half a tablet for a small dog to a whole tablet for a big one. Good luck with your doggy! Oh, also, you could try one of those collars the vet gives the animals after they've had surgery to prevent scratching, but that seems cruel for this particular scenerio.

Answer 8

buy a neck roll for him it looks like a lampshade(the thing which is put above the lamp) as it doesnt allow the dog to touch his skin without any probs like itching or anything.
or u can ask vet as he can tell u more appropriately.
gud luck take care