It sounds like allergies.
You need to give your dog a holistic food such as Solid Gold Holistic Blendz, Wellness, Innova or Canidae. Benedryl will help with the itching and as it was already suggested triple anti-biotic ointment on the open wounds. Omega 3 and Biotin are good for the coat. I buy an allergy kit from DrsFoster and Smith which really helps. Here is a link for their website: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=15232
These things would take about six weeks before you see improvement but doing it is worth the end results. I have the same problem with my shepherd and as long as I keep certain foods away from him, including treats (corn, soy, wheat,eggs, and beef these are the biggest food allergy triggers in dogs ) and start him on the allergy supplements in March he keeps a healthy coat. I know how you feel I spent a year going back to the vet over and over before I found the right course of action.
2007-03-17 12:53:24
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answered by Shepherdgirl § 7
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I would guess that the bathing has something to do with it, especially with such a harsh shampoo! You are only supposed to bathe a dog every couple of months, otherwise the shampoo strips the natural oils from the skin (which causes itching.) Harsh stuff like flea/tick shampoo (no matter how "gentle" the product claims to be, most of these shampoos have CHEMICALS in them to kill the parasites) will do even more damage if used on a frequent basis. You need to invest in a monthly topical prevention like Advantix or Advantix 2. Use it. Only use the harsh flea/tick shampoo if you confirm there are fleas/ticks on him. You only use that once or twice. IF he has HAD fleas then you also need to treat the home and yard, otherwise he will continue to get infested with them. If the itching doesn't get better after you invest in the topical and stop using the shampoo, then it's time to consider other potential causes. Such an as allergy to something in the food (corn, grains, beef, and even chicken are common allergens), to something in the home, or to something outside. It IS getting warmer so allergy season IS on it's way! You could also discuss this with your vet.
2016-03-29 03:29:26
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answered by Anonymous
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If it is an allergy, you might try giving her Benedryl. It's an antihistamine that helps to take the itch away, or at least calm it down.
If it is a dryness then there are a number of food supplements that you can try. Remember any supplements that you try can take up to a month to have the desired effect. There are various oils, prepared in squeeze tubes that you just add to your dogs current food that helps to raise the oil levels and lubricate the skin. There is also, my favorite, and I have seen it work in as little as three days. Tripe. It's packaged in a small tin, available at pet stores and you add one to two tablespoons to your dogs food everyday.
Don't give her a lot of baths because that can help to increase the dryness but do brush her vigorously every day, even two or three times a day if you can. Just be careful when you're working around the eyes.
Hope this helps, I hate to see any dog in discomfort.
2007-03-17 12:07:53
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answered by Anonymous
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Many dogs are actually allergic to grass, try keeping her in a area on indoor outdoor carpet or deck and keep her potty area in the dirt, go for walks on the sidewalk. See if this causes improvement, if so then tell the Vet and get shots for her or allergy med that covers "grass". Prednisone steroid is to control the inflammation but if she continues to be exposed to the allergen it's of no value, you need to find the culprit! Also only seek to detect one allergy causing thing at a time or you won't know which it is when you remove a cause. After the grass restriction, if it isn't the problem (you will know after 2wks) then go to a dog food with no corn, or soy product many dogs are allergic to those ingredients. Also she or he may be allergic to flea "bite" itself, this can cause terrible skin reaction, do the flea dip then really condition good rinse well and put on a good grade flea collar. Hope she/he and You! get some relief. Good luck!
2007-03-17 12:06:37
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answered by Faerie loue 5
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sounds like your dog has allergies. If the pills are not helping ask your vet for an injection or vetalog or depomedrol. Both of these injections can help with itching. You can also try some Benadryl at home 25mg 2 times a day
2007-03-17 16:36:30
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answered by leftygirl_75 6
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I would have changed vets a year and a half ago. Your dog has some sort of skin allergies and possibly staff infection. you need to get to a better vet who will care about your dog. It is a simple situation. Prednisone is not good for your dog, a cortisone shot once in a while is ok but not a permanent remedy. My dog has allergies and I have to give her antihistimines for her skin allergies, she also gets a spoonful of oil on her food to help her skin, Please change vets and good luck your dog sounds very sad.
2007-03-17 12:02:36
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answered by katie d 6
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If the prednisone isn't helping, and the vet isn't offering you alternatives, you'll have to try something else. Have you tried foods without corn and wheat?
You should avoid bathing her as much as possible.
Try applecider vinegar in her drinking water. (couple of teaspoons ) Use the Bragg's applecider vinegar, it's the best.
Also make up a very weak solution and get a damp cloth and wipe her down with the vinegar.
It'll take a while, but it will help to take out the itch,
2007-03-17 12:30:57
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answered by DP 7
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My dog was the same!
When I adopted him he was so bad that his skin started to turn black and he stunk. He also had chronic ear infections.
He is a Wheaton Terrier.
My vet put him on Prednisone and Thro Tabs.
It is an imbalance in his system and it is connected to his thyroid.
He has been on prednisone and thro tabs for 3 years now!
If I take him off he will return to his same extremely uncomfortable state. He will be on it forever. I am fine with this because he has a normal life again, even though it will be shorter.
Good Luck
2007-03-17 16:04:49
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answered by Natalie 1
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hi;
i have a dog also.
well do you dog have fleas? for sure?
then get a flea control is called REVOLUTION is only at the vet office and is good for fleas and dewarm the dog.
iif is not flea he is maybe allergic to something it could be the food or something at home, some dogs have reaction to perfumes , dust , polyester,cleansers etc, take him to the vet is the best advice.and please keep up app with the vet
pets are big responsibilities just like kids they have feelings too
unfortunaly they dont talk, PREDNISOME IS STEROID
it just make the dog very fat and no help.
get ultra allergen dog food and him check for skin alllergies
and CHANGE VET.good luck
2007-03-17 11:58:51
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answered by carmen m 2
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Fleas are a major pest. There are various species of fleas - cat fleas, dog fleas, rat fleas and rabbit fleas.
You can get rid of them by the safest and cheapest methods like boric acid.
2007-03-19 15:14:24
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answered by atas s 2
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