i have a english bull terrier, they are known to have skin allergys in some lines, ive taken her to the vet quite a few times, they've prescribed medicine, they found out shes allergic to johnson grass, black ant feces, chicken an a couple other things. but shes breaking out so bad and i wish there was more i could do. i even give her benedryl.and the best dog food money can buy. she will back up against a chair or something an rub on it til theres a sore. again bull terrier skin allergys are inherieted, anyone else have had this problem an can help?
2006-09-13 19:01:13 · 8 answers · asked by peeps you 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
What kind of food is she on? Have you thoroughly looked at the ingredients list. Allergy tests don't always catch everything your dog is allergic to, so there could still be something in her food she's having a problem with. I ended up having to switch mine to Venison and Rice b/c she's allergic to all poultry and beef along with wheat and corn, egg, soy, and who knows what else. She's on Wellness Simple Solutions and besides vitamins and minerals, the only other things are the meat source and the carb source. Maybe take another look at what you're feeding her. Also a lot of dogs are allergic to Tide laundry detergent, so make sure you aren't using that as well. Check all the treats and snacks that you give her to make sure they are very minimal in their ingredients as well. Mine gets Old Mother Hubbard Yogurt, Apple, Banana biscuits and she loves them. Hope some of this helps you.
2006-09-14 00:54:20 · answer #1 · answered by Meggz21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bull Terrier is NOT for the first time dog owner. These dogs require a firm but fair hand and the owner needs to be three steps ahead of them thinking at all times. Your first dog should be something that is going to be easy to train, forgiving of mistakes and lapses in leadership to teach you how to be a good dog owner. When you go to the humane society let them know that you are looking for a dog that is relatively easy to train with a moderate energy level. Don't get a puppy for your first dog either. Get something around 2 years old or older that is already house broken, possibly crate trained and may have already been through an obedience class and know some basic commands. Your first dog should be able to teach you how to be a good and responsible dog owner.
2016-03-27 00:44:02 · answer #2 · answered by Martha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have english bull dogs.. I have been pretty lucky with my kids not having skin allergies.. However, in the summertime they chew their feet. I would ask your vet for an oatmeal shampoo or something like chlorohexiderm or Ketochlor shampoo. Also ask him for "atarax" in place of the benadryl. Make sure you are feeding a food for sensitive skin , "science diet sensitive skin" or science diet prescription Z/D z/d is only available from your vet. Also make sure if you are using a flea and tick topical preventative to only use a soap free shampoo such as "Hylyt" this is available at your vet. Otherwise the shampoo will strip the topical meds off and not protect your pet from fleas and ticks.
Hope he gets to feeling better soon
(owner of a doggie daycare and Spa.. )
2006-09-13 19:52:19 · answer #3 · answered by cowgirl_4lyf 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my brother had many bull terriers and he always got medication like lotions prescribed for them from the vet. That seemed to work out pretty well. In my opinion I think you should try Nutro food. I think it works really well for their skin and coat. good luck
2006-09-13 19:06:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i just took my dog to the vet recently for the same problem, they gave her a prescription medicine, and told us to bathe her in benzoyl peroxide shampoo.. we did, and luckily it seemed to work.. she's still broken out, but not nearly as bad
as for the guy who said the thing about the bullet behind the pup's ear, wow, he really needs to get a life, or a friend, with that attitude i doubt he had either
2006-09-13 19:25:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my vet gave me piriton allergy tablets that people use! he's allergic to bees and dry grass and anything really it works one tablet a day if he gets lumps!
2006-09-17 12:09:59 · answer #6 · answered by mrsbadcrumble21 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it's time to put a bullet behind her ear!
2006-09-13 19:09:11 · answer #7 · answered by Bo Darville 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you tried bathing her w an oatmeal shampoo??? it should help the itching & helps to sooth the raw spots...sorry I dont ahve any better info
2006-09-13 19:12:02 · answer #8 · answered by *♥* ♥* FaeGoddess*♥*♥* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋