severe itching and chewing,hes given us many many meds.,both oral & topical,benedryl,soeps,foods and nothing is giving him any relief.Is a dermatoligist very expensive?Any suugestions would be greatly appreciated.Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-12-25 05:06:22 · 9 answers · asked by redhead 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
what food is the dog on???
read the ingredient lists
the ones that cause the most problems are SOY, WHEAT, CORN, BEEF, and PORK.. but also sometimes CHICKEN and therefore CHICKEN FAT...
Lamb and Rice is considered hypoallergenic BUT some Lamb and Rice foods use CHicken Fat or any of the other listed problem causers - read the lable ...
NONE of the grocery store or Wal Mart foods are any good
in Canada NUTRAM is the best.. and its lower priced than American Brands ...
avoid using household sprays/cleaners....
wash with OATMEAL shampoo only and dont use doggie cologne
2006-12-25 05:10:04 · answer #1 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your "mutt" (and by that I mean an un-pure bred dog) needed to be spayed BEFORE she ever went into heat in the first place, now she has raging hormones, which could lead to aggression. She could even be pregnant, which would be unfortunate since letting mutts or mongrels (and even unregistered and registered pures) is why there is a gluttony of unwanted pets in this country, and why so many thousands have to be euthanized every day, also not just because of unwanted pets but we see so many that are put down because owners refused to spay/neuter them, and to properly socialize them, so aggression becomes a problem when it could have been avoided all along by being responsible. There is NO reason your dog should not be spayed, as there are low cost spay clinics available too. Spend just ONE day at the pound, and you will see what I mean. Breeding because a mutt is 'pretty' is horribly irresponsible. Breeding should ONLY be done to improve a breed, and not to make money or 'pretty little' mutts. Now that I've said my piece, have the dog spayed, then seek the advice of an animal behaviorist, veterinarians can give you the phone numbers of some. Until all of this is done, keep the dog away from the baby at all costs. and don't make matters worse by tying the dog outside far away from people, that can lead to even more isolation and more aggression. PS: your dog is at great risk for mammory cancer and pyometra, or uterine infection, which can be deadly if left unchecked, and your excuse for her being around people all the time and not having a chance for being pregnant is not a responsible attitude, I see pregnant dogs in the clinic all the time and the owners stated "I don't see HOW this could have happened, she was penned up/around people/behind a tall fence/etc.-if there is a female in heat, a male WILL find a way to get to her and it can only take a few minutes sometimes. I am sorry to sound so terse but this is an area where I am very passionate and see the results of un-neutered animals every day
2016-03-29 06:24:42 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get a wealth of info at this site I found when one my dogs was diagnosed with severe hip dysplasia when she was only 5 months old. The vet said she wouldn't be able to walk by the time she became an adult. I used the NATURAL meds available at this site and Sadie is now over 3 yrs old and runs and jumps with her own pups. I am sold on all their products as there are no side effects and so far everything has worked well for any ailment my dogs might have had (I have 10). Makes a lot of sense, too.
Once you get to the site just click on 'canine...', then on allergies from the list to your left.
Good luck and I hope your pet gets well soon!!!
2006-12-25 05:38:28 · answer #3 · answered by blueyedsoulsister 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a cat like that and I used to give him a bath in Aveno Oatmeal Bath for dry/sensitive/allergic skin. You can get it at any pharmacy. Yes a dermatologist is very expensive. He also may just have dandruff and that maybe irritating his skin...for that I would suggest again the Aveno Oatmeal bath and also you can try Keri Oil (it's like a baby oil but it's blue and again you can get it at any pharmacy.
Have you tried switching his foods? You may have to keep changing his foods until you isolate what he is allergic to, if you haven't already ruled that out.
The other thing I can think of off the top of my head is that he may have flea's and/or ticks and lot's of pets are allergic to their bites.
One more thing....he may be very very hyper and prone to break out in hives...if that's the case again with the Aveno Oatmeal bath....honestly my cat was going crazy till I put him in a tub (boy was that an adventure....he wasn't fussy on the water...but loved the way the oatmeal bath soothed him, so he tolerated it...and he was 5 years old before the allergy developed, so it's saying something about the healing power of oatmeal cause he HATED water till I started this regimine on him every week or so depending on how irritated he was)
2006-12-25 05:18:37 · answer #4 · answered by muskokapuss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your dog to another Vet. If the vet is worth their degree, then they will try their best to rid your dog of their problem.
But if you want to take care of it yourself, the start with food. If you are feeding the dog say a store brand of food then try Science Diet. This is a bit more expensive but it might work.
If you think that it might be soap related, then stop using it. It appears that you might have been using medicated soaps, but if not, then you might want to get a medicated shampoo for your dog. (Do not use shampoos that are used on humans as it will dry the dog's skin out.)
Some dogs are even allergic to flea bites, as well as being allergic to the treatment for the fleas.
Check the web page that is listed. It might help you.
2006-12-25 05:28:27 · answer #5 · answered by witchywoman143 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you had allergy testing done? yes it's expensive, but how much have you alreay spent on meds that don't help? an allergy test will find the problem. could be food, environment. the only way to know is get a tes done. he could also have a staph infection, a yeast infection. most vets who aren't specialsts can't figure this out. just do it!
2006-12-25 05:25:02 · answer #6 · answered by dog whisperer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
allergists are a waste of time as is blood tests as they are unreliable. The only way to get to the bottom of your dogs allergies is removing things one by one trial and error. I would start with the food. change to a allergy free type. Wheat in the food is one of the most common causes of allergies
2006-12-25 05:10:25 · answer #7 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oatmeal baths once a month. Linatone added to her food. And Purina Pro Plan Food helped my 5 month old Bichonpoo.
2006-12-25 05:43:43 · answer #8 · answered by ESPERANZA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take to another vet.
2006-12-25 05:10:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋