My dog has allergies. is there a home cure that can be given to her to help? Her eyes are red and she itches?

Answer 1

I agree with DP...not only can you do more harm than good, but it will save you time, effort and money in the long run. Plus, the dog will get relief from whatever is wrong sooner. My dog tested positive for several allergies, but we had several frustrating and very costly years doing things the wrong way. Thankfully, the vet finally brought up allergy testing. I wish it had been sooner...years sooner. All of us were treating the symptom (ear infections) ...not the problem (allergies). His skin/coat always looks great, so I think that's why we overlooked what was wrong.

ETA: Here's info on the allergy test, just in case.
http://www.vetallergy.com/petowners.php

Answer 2

You need to test your dog's diet to see if she is allergic to corn or wheat. This is a common allergy in dogs. Benadryl is not something that you give your dog everyday. That is more for an acute problem like a flea infestation to stop the itching.

Try giving your dog cooked or raw meat and vegetables for 1-2 weeks instead of her regular dog food to see if that stops the eye redness. Add bonemeal based on your dog's weight or give your dog raw bones. This is how dogs naturally eat. The rice, wheat, and corn meal are fillers.

If you have to stick with dog food for financial or time-saving reasons, I have gotten great feedback about the reduction in dogs' allergy symptoms from owners who add flax seed meal or flax seed oil once a day to their dog's meal. Flax seed is anti-inflammatory and improves digestion. You can grind up the seeds yourself or buy them pre-ground from Bob's Red Mill (sold at Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, major grocery stores).

Answer 3

Is that what the vet said.. Allergies?? Cause if you don't get the dog properly diagnosed and you treat a problem that doesn't exist you are doing more harm than good.. Properly diagnose the problem, don't treat symptoms..

Answer 4

It depends on where you live.If you live in the US,then you can give Benadryl,1 mg.per pound of body weight every 8 - 12 hours,but if you live in the UK,you can't use Benadryl;the ingredients are different.You can use Piriton,though.If you live somewhere else,then I don't know,you'll need to call a vet.

http://www.champdogsforum.co.uk/board/topic/10150.html

Answer 5

DO you know what she is allergic to? It sounds environmental. Obviously, if you can take away what she is allergic to, that is the best solution. For now, you can try Benadryl. For my 30 lb dog, I give him half or one tablet. If it makes her too sleepy or doesn't work, go to the vet and she can get monthly injections of Depo-Medryl (sp?)

Answer 6

My puppy has allergies too and i was told to place a warm wash cloth on her eyes and a teaspoon of Benedryl

Answer 7

If you're sure and had it confirmed by vet that it's allergies. Then Benadryl will relieve.