Changes of the seasons affect him. I am looking for a home remediy that might work with him. When he has these out breaks he smells real bad & he is a house dog. Will also breakout when he becomes nervous. Any help will be appreciated! :-)
2007-03-21 04:50:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
If he is not already, put him on a hypo-allergenic food. You do not have to go to the vet to get it though, I have had better luck with the Natural Balance allergy formulas than the ones that the vet sells. You should also put him on a high dosage of omega fatty acids, and start giving him acedophilus capsules (but get the kind in the refrigerator section of you local health food store, some pharmacies will carry it but there are not as strong). The vet may also be able to prescribe antihistamines to keep his itching to a minimum. I have used Hydroxizine on my dogs and have had good luck with it and it is not very expensive. You can also try giving him Benedryl tablets, since he is a big dog you can give him 2 tablets (the adult human dosage). It may or may not help, it just depends on the dog. Also, giving cool baths with a high quality oatmeal shampoo for dogs helps some. Just be sure to let it sit on the dog for at least 10 minutes.
2007-03-21 04:59:01 · answer #1 · answered by iluvmyfrenchbulldogs 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
French Mastiff Skin Problems
2017-01-11 20:50:15 · answer #2 · answered by richer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem and I'm not even a dog! I would suggest trying a homemade diet for a 3 month period to try to break the cycle. Among other things, that may help you pinpoint whether food is in any way adding to or causing the problem. Work with your vet about what must be included in the diet so that you don't short your dog nutritionally. My sister's dog (an oversized Sheltie) has skin allergies as well,but they are not seasonally related. Since my sister is handicapped, a homemade diet was too difficult for her to maintain, but we did find a brand (Sensible Choice-Chicken & Lamb Adult dog food) that did not exacerbate the condition. That and regular bathing keeps the problem very controllable.
You might go to some of the raw food feed sites to get suggested recipes. I, however, do not recommend feeding raw meat to your pet. I would cook it gently until done. My sister lost her cat and she was hospitalized due to salmonella poisoning in undercooked chicken 5 years ago-just not worth the risk IMHO.
2007-03-21 05:23:28 · answer #3 · answered by CarbonDated 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an Australian Cattle dog (blue heeler) She is allergic to almost everything. I had her tested it was so bad and they found she was allergic to 80 of the 100 things they test for. Basically I gave her allergy shots for about 4 years which are very expensive, about $400 for a 4 month supply but she still had break outs. Ultimately I had to learn how to control her environment.
These are the things I do and 90% of the year she is fine
Feed her only Venison food and Venison Treats
If I try something new with her diet I only introduce 1thing to see how she reacts.
very limited raw hides
I have an Alpine air ionizer
I only use Mellaluca house cleaning products they make dog shampoo too which I use on her.
I bathe her 1 a week
If her allergies get out of control I get her hair shaved off (usually in spring)
I give her Benadryl for 2 to 3 nights if she has a reaction to something.
good luck,
joanna
2007-03-21 05:08:26 · answer #4 · answered by Joanna G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like seasonal allergies, but even so, switching your dog's food could help-check the ingredients listed on the back of your food-by-products, corn, wheat and soy are very common allergens that shouldn't be in pet food anyway because they are garbage fillers. There are a few great brands on the market such as: California Natural, Natural Balance, and Wellness Simple Solutions. These are all high-premium foods that you cannot find in your grocery store and Petco and Petsmart don't carry them. I've listed their websites below which will help you find store locations. You could also try something like an oatmeal shampoo. I work at a premium pet food store, and I've seen these things help numerous times! Trust me, we see allergies a lot.
2007-03-21 05:06:17 · answer #5 · answered by Lacy D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Jack Russel who has skin allergies as well as sinus problems. His skin turns red and he scratches. I've tried all kinds of medication from the vet and they weren't worth the money. Just give him Benadryl or an off brand of it and it'll help (you should be okay giving him a whole pill). I've noticed that if my dog gets wound up about something his alergies will get worse and the different seasons tend to affect him just like humans. I feed my dog Pedigree and he seems to do real well with that. Try not to give him people food and that will help as well.
2007-03-21 05:04:23 · answer #6 · answered by babybluejean_26 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try putting him on a grain free food. The Dog Food Project has a list of quality grain free foods. I have also heard that beef can be a problem for some dogs, so if you've already put your boy on a grain free product check the list for beef and try eliminating that.
2007-03-21 05:06:31 · answer #7 · answered by th3dogmomma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
His allergies could be associated with his food. I knew a groomer who recommended Wellness to her customers who has dogs with such allergies. No problems after that....but in general, I would recommend a holistic/natural food to help out with that.
2007-03-21 06:26:07 · answer #8 · answered by Sarah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a friend who had a dog one time who was allergic to several things, mostly dog food. He had skin allergies and certain foods made him sick also just like your dog. My friend ended up giving her dog white boiled rice, cooked hamburg and plain yogurt and that seemed to agree with him.
2007-03-21 05:00:14 · answer #9 · answered by Me, Myself & I 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have found that Eukenuba Fish and Potatoes works well for skin problems
2007-03-21 04:55:03 · answer #10 · answered by Patricia G 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋