He has to wear a helmet all the time. I have tried Benadryl and most recently Claritin. The Claritin helps but I have to leave the helmet on him all the time. I took him to an allergist and they said he has seasonal allergies but didn't really recommend anything. Anyone had luck with anything else?
2006-10-09 12:57:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
They gave him steroid shots also and they stopped working as well and they said they can't give him anymore because it can cause side effects/site tumors.
2006-10-09 13:08:05 · update #1
Good question, whats the diet like, commercial mostly? That's where your problem lies. Change to organic meats eg. chicken mince or beef. Stay away from kangaroo meat as it only warms the blood and the dog will continue to scratch. The Benadryl and Claritin are contributing to the problem as well, they contain some highly dubious ingredients that continue to dry and cause your dog distress. To the meat add fruits & veges like, cooked pumpkin or sweet potato, (don't feed potato), peas, beans (they can be fresh or cooked, your leftovers are great), avocado (care with this it puts on lots of weight), grated cheese, grated raw carrot, cut up lettuce and or grass, ground up (you can do this yourself with a pestle and mortar) nuts (various kinds), grated apple etc....You will have to (this is the only time I put chemicals on or near my animals) use some Advantage Flea treatment. The only reason I use this is I live in a rather warm climate, and fleas are a problem here, I use advantage as it is the only one on the market I have found that the dogs will allow me to put on them. I found the chemical smell to be less than the others.
I used to have your problem, it's a bugger, your dog may be bored with staying at home all the time, time to get up (for the sake of your dogs health) and go for 'walkies', it doesn't have to be every day but 2-3 times per week is great for him.
2006-10-09 13:51:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First and foremost, you need to find a different vet. A board certified veterinary dermatologist will be able to help you find the right treatment for your dog. He sounds miserable. Hopefully, you will be able to find a dermatologist in your area. As an owner of a dog who has allergies year round, I know there is hope. It may just take some time to find the right medications/treatments/diet for his problem. There is A LOT more to treating an allergic dog than antihistamines.
http://www.acvd.org/
Or you may want to try a holistic approach.
http://www.holisticvetlist.com/
Good luck!
2006-10-09 20:13:06 · answer #2 · answered by GSDoxie3 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did they do allergy tests to see what exactly he is allergic too? If not you should get it done. I'm betting the allergies aren't all "seasonal" I'm betting he also has food allergies as well, especially if the food he is getting contains corn, wheat, soy or beet pulp.
2006-10-09 20:12:33 · answer #3 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Allergy shots might be an option (just like in humans with allergies).
2006-10-09 20:07:13 · answer #4 · answered by WildOtter 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would either try to give him a warm bath.If that does not work try Benidrill anti-itch cream just put it on the spot where he's scatching.
2006-10-09 20:12:50 · answer #5 · answered by H F 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The vet should have recommended prednisone for him, ask your vet about this drug, it should help at least long enough for him to get healed up. Let me know if this helps.
2006-10-09 20:06:21 · answer #6 · answered by judy_derr38565 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
my dog has allergies and he will bite his feet and bite his feet more. i use calamine lotion and that seems to work
2006-10-09 21:43:19 · answer #7 · answered by juicyfruitishandsome 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get your vet to prescibe your dog-RIEADYL for itching.
It really helped my Pom.
2006-10-09 23:20:51 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋