i can`t afford shots for my dogs itch so can someone tell a cheap way to help my dog with this before we both?

Question

we both are going crazy

Answer 1

Premium dog food costs more per bag but much LESS per month. I feed 6 dogs and save nearly $50 per month by feeding the very best, as the dogs eat less, be cause they need less and they waste(poop) less .
Here is from a study:>>>
It costs an average of:

* 24 cents a day to feed a dog a Super-Premium brand

* 26 cents a day for a Premium brand

* 31 cents a day for an Econo brand!

That's right - the Econo-brand actually costs you 7 cents MORE a day to feed your dog than a Super- Premium does.

In order to give your dog the nutrition he needs, he has to eat 3-1/2 times more of the Econo brand than the Super- Premium food.

Thus, the big difference is in the poop! The seven cents more that you spend on an Economy brand buys you piles more in the yard cleanup department. http://www.petcaretips.net/premiumfood.html<
You have got to stop allowing your dog to eat the corn..Can you imagine being forced to eat something you are allergic to, day after day, by a person who claims to be your best fiend? I would think only an enemy would torture any creature like that... then you complain the itching is driving YOU crazy..!!

Answer 2

A good bath in a hypo-allergenic shampoo, check for fleas and treat if needed, and if you are feeding a food that you bought at a grocery store then go to a pet superstore and find a better food. A lot of itchies are food allergies and you will need a better quality food with fewer fillers (think junk food). The itching won't stop right away, it could take 1-2 weeks, but if you're consistent you can make it better. As far as any medications, get an accurate dosage from a vet before giving anything!

For those of you recommending Benadryl- if her dog only weighs 5 pounds you are trying to kill it with 25 mg. If her dog weighs 150 pounds, 25 mg is not enough. Be responsible here.

Answer 3

1) regular bathing (1-3x/wk but no more). This will help to kill fleas and get any dirt that may be agitating his skin. Bathing (with soap) more than 3x/wk will only dry out the skin and make him itch more.

2) fish oil pills that you can buy at any drugstore or Wal-Mart. Itching is often caused by dry skin and the fish oil will help to replace the oils that their skin needs. Scratching breaks down proteins in their skin, which can lead to more itching if it gets out of control. The proteins in the fish oil will help to replace and rebuild those proteins quickly so that the itching stops sooner.

3) Benadryl - if the itching is caused by an allergy, one 25mg tablet (the standard dose for over the counter diphenhydramine) in some peanut butter or some other kind of treat will help. One in the morning and one in the evening will do the trick. The dog will sleep a LOT for the first week or so until his system gets used to it. Don't freak out, it's normal. Just make sure that you have plenty of water available at all times.

4) GOOD food - I use Eukanuba and have for many years. The cheaper foods are full of all kinds of non-nutritious fillers and lack many things that your dog needs. Dogs eat as much as they need to get the necessary nutrition. The better the food is, the less they will eat. I never take up my dogs' food (unless they are about to get wormed) and they are all in outstanding health.

Answer 4

This is not a veterinary website. Any recommendations made on here are anecdotal. The answerers have not treated your dog, do not know your dog, do not know what is wrong with her, and SHOULD NOT be recommending medication. And, you SHOULD NOT be taking those recommendations.

What did the vet tell you was wrong? Did you ask about alternative treatments? Call him right now and ask. It's free to call.

And, I agree with Funchy. If you can't afford a $25 shot to help your dog, then you can't afford to have a dog. What happens if he breaks his leg? Are you going to put him down? Or just let him lie there in pain? Please, consider rehoming your dog if you can't afford standard veterinary care. I'm going to give you some links to finding low cost vet care, but you need to seriously consider what you will do if an emergency strikes your dog.

Answer 5

If it is a small dog you can give it childrens medicine for itching like Benedryl. If he just has itchy spots you can use the spray for poison ivy and the such. You could also try an iodine shampoo to give some relief, (but not on a white dog as it will stain). Good luck with the venture

Answer 6

I know this sounds cruel and harsh, but if you're choosing not to spend money on a dog's needed medical treatment, maybe dog ownership isn't for you. Please consider turning him over to a rescue or shelter if this is the case.

It also depends on why he's itching and what's in the shot. For all we know he has the bad kind of mange and without the medicine he'll chew himself open and get an infection.

Answer 7

Is the problem allergies?
Have you tried Benadryl? (drug name Diphenhydramine, generic is fine) I believe the dose is 1 mg per pound of the dog's weight, but call a vet to be sure. (Many good vets will give information over the phone). This antihistamine often helps them be more comfortable although it usually won't solve the itching completely.
Good luck.

Answer 8

I think the question should be why do you have a pet when you cannot afford to care for it properly. Also, without knowing WHY the dog is itching it's like asking a blind person what color to paint your house.

Answer 9

You can try PLAIN Benedryl-it is dosed at a milligram per pound-so in other words-if you have 50 pound dog-he can have 50 mg of Benedryl 2 - 3 times a day.

Answer 10

Have you tried changing his food to say Eukanuba Response FP? It is a low residue food tailored to allergies. This could be your solution. Good Luck. Also you can give him/her Bendryl or clemastine (Tavist not Tavist-D) and this will help calm his/her itch.