My pekingnese has very itchy skin. He keeps scratching it and chewing on himself. It's driving him (and me) crazy! The vet said that allergies are causing his itchy skin. The vet recommended that I give him children's benadryl to help the itching, but that doesn't really work. Does anyone has a good remedy to help my pup stop itching so much? Thanks!
2006-10-13 09:02:10 · 7 answers · asked by Princess 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The vet and I are still working on what exactly he is allergic to- first you have to change his food and make sure he doesn't get any flea bites to rule out that he isn't allergic to something in his food or flea salivia. After 2 months, if he still has allergies, she said that we will start working to see if it is environmental allergies (ie- pollen).
2006-10-13 09:07:01 · update #1
If it is truely allergies...your vet should have a shot to give him. My doperman gets an allergy shot twice a yr. It could also be nerves-observe yourself-have you changed anything, habits, furniture etc. If the dog lays on your bed are you usuing different fabric softner. My pitbul has dry skin so when it gets back I wach him in head and shoulders dandriff shampoo and conditioner (the conditioner will help their skin too) I then rub lotion (not the smelling kind-just regualr suave or something) on him. This has gotten me through those times...Good luck
The vinigar and water is good too...After we wash our doberman we rinse him in a solution of it-it kills all the soap that me be left behind after rinsing-that soap could be causing the dry skin too...
2006-10-13 09:06:49 · answer #1 · answered by Ellen V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog has seasonial allergies, and was on regular strength benadryl, but he is also much larger. He had to be put on a stronger antihistamine because the benadryl still wasn't as effective as we would have liked. He ended up having a shot of a steroid to bring down some of the swelling. Make sure that his skin doesn't get bubbly or blistered. That could lead to infection. I would contact your vet again to see what else you can try. Allergy tests are usually not a great idea, as only 1/3 of dogs will respond to allergy shots. While the other 2/3 will suffer it out anyhow, and it is really expensive! If the itching came on suddenly and fierce, it could be an allergic reaction to the food you are feeding him. Otherwise, it is probably seasonal. Good luck!
2006-10-13 09:10:15 · answer #2 · answered by Cyndi B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog had exacly the same problem, it could be an allergy or an irritation to the dog shampoo you use so try getting some local honey
(PLEASE NOTE: Make sure the honey is local and made in your area) and giving him 1 spoon.
Here is what to do:
1. Put some oats in his food when you give him dinner.
2. Change your dog shampoo (to something non pest removal) and before you go to bed.
3. Rub some olive oil on his tummy and neck.
I did all these things and the allergy went away the next day.
If it starts again then try everything again.
Hope I helped......Here are some websites just in case.
2006-10-13 09:35:45 · answer #3 · answered by Keeping it simple 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The vet could give it a shot that would help. Also, he may have dry skin. Try adding 1/2 tsp olive oil or bacon grease to his food.
As a last resort you could get him clipped into a puppy cut. Also, depending on how much he weight, you could give Benedryl (not the childrens) if the vet says it is ok. The childrens dose is obviously not workin.
Good luck
2006-10-13 11:17:35 · answer #4 · answered by MANDYLBH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing I have heard is the kids benadryl. Maybe you should contact your vet again and let them know that the allergy meds he thought would work for your dog arent. Maybe he will have some puppy allergy meds for the more serious cases!
2006-10-13 09:04:43 · answer #5 · answered by saraxxlynn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i;ve just been through this with my dogs, I bathed them in hydrocortisone shampoo and added flax seed oil and fish oil to their food. benadryl worked for one but not the other, the other had to go on steroids, keep them clean and if you walk him in the woods make sure you rinse him off
2006-10-13 10:54:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a mild solution of vinagar and water to bath him in.
did the vet say what he was alergic to?
2006-10-13 09:04:30 · answer #7 · answered by Greeneyed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋