My dog has flea allergies?

Question

Is there anything I can do help soothe the itchiness?

Thanks alot.

Answer 1

Talk to your vet and ask specifically what you can give your dog. There are several OTC allergy meds that will work, however, a vet knows your dog the best and can advise you.

Answer 2

Yes, there are many products that you can use to help relieve that horrible itching! Over the counter products include:
hydrocortisone based shampoos, sprays and creams which damp down the allergic reaction, herbal salves and skin treatments and natural supplements that can be added to your dogs food to help boost his immune system (to combat the itching) and improve his coat/skin condition.

If any of the areas are hot, red or inflamed, an infection could be present and you need to have your veterinarian take a look.

You can find out more about the symptom and treatment of flea allergies (and other dog allergies too) at the url below.

Answer 3

My beloved pet was allergic to fleas also. I was shocked when I found out. I mean, he was a dog for goodness sake! I "thought" by bathing him frequently, that would help. Wrong, wrong, wrong! I made matters much worse. It dries their skin out terribly! So, I had to get his fleas treated from the vet instead of the over the counter stuff that just wasn't working well and stop bathing him and he was soon all better. He can also have Benadryle, like the medicine we take. You'll have to check with the vet for the dosage. But that helps with the itching. He was special. He lived to be 14. A black lab. I learned alot from him and this is one thing. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

I had a dog that suffered from flea allergy dermatitis. During the winter it was not much of a problem because I was able to control the fleas. In the summer I had to give her prednisone, a corticosteroid, to help relieve the itching. The medication made her lazy and increased her appetite, but it also worked.

Answer 5

The main thing is to use Frontline Plus or Advantage every single month religiously on all your pets. You have to get rid of the fleas completely or the problem never really goes away. For itchiness, benadryl can be used on a temporary basis - call your vet for the appropriate dose for your dog.

Answer 6

getting rid of the fleas in the house, yard, vehicle is the answer to the long term problem. Bomb the house, spray the yard, car twice in two week intervals.... benedryl will help in the meantime as will
Frontline on the dog. The fleas
breed in cycles, so you have to clean everything twice, bedding etc. It's a big deal to get rid of them, but once it is done you'll be set.

Answer 7

Yeah, take her to a vet. They can give her a steroid injection to calm the skin reaction down, and some proper flea treatment. You need to get rid of ALL fleas to save her discomfort, and you can only get decent treatment at a vets. Not a pet store!!

Chalice

Answer 8

My dog has flea allergies too. Gets way worse than most dogs with just one bite. Best thing you can do is prevent with something like Frontline.

Answer 9

skin so soft by avon