I have tried changing his food.
It looks like he has little bites on his stomach, but his sink is sensitive all over.
2007-11-22 06:53:53 · 5 answers · asked by greg m 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yes it seems like he is allergic to something, and i did get a blood text done. It seems to be seasonal with the scratching but there has to be something I can do. About the fleas.. he has never had fleas even as a puppy. Could it be some type of mite?
2007-11-22 07:08:17 · update #1
Yes I've taken him to the vet and the problems has not been solved. In addition I'm tired of spending 69 dollars every time we go. He is three years old now and weights about 120 pounds. I will go and get medicated shampoo and benadryl. Thanks for the help.
2007-11-24 07:41:29 · update #2
Sounds like he is allergic to something.
2007-11-22 07:01:48 · answer #1 · answered by kitkatish1962 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like what my dog gets - atopic dermatitis. Which means he'll be in some discomfort.
Bathe him in a mix of 2 heaped Tablespoons of Epsom Salts (purchase from Supermarket) and warm water. Make sure his affected skin is immersed in the water for at least 10 min's. Pat him dry gently and then put on an elizabethian collar and apply cream to his skin making sure to get under his legs and his groin. The cream my vet prescribed is called ' Ilium Neocort'. Do this twice a day for at least 3 days then reduce to once.
Good idea not to use the prescribed cream all the time so in order to keep my Vince's skin supple & smooth I swap the Neocort for some 'Aqueous' lotion. Used by farmers with cows that have mastitis (nasty teat condition) and horses with dry skin conditions.
Hope that helps you & your precious pup.
2007-11-22 08:22:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even one flea that has already fallen or dropped off can cause an allergic reaction. Look through the hair above his tail on his back and see if you can see any fleas or flea dirt. Give him a benadryl (check out on the web for how much-depending on his size) to alleviate the itching.
2007-11-22 07:01:13 · answer #3 · answered by jrbw01 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Presumably you had the blood test done at a vets. So when it didn't show any allergies, what did they suggest next? I suggest you talk to the vet again about further investigation - how do you expect anyone on here, who's not even see your dog, to know what the problem is? Do you think anyone on here will think of something a vet hasn't?
Chalice
2007-11-23 04:50:40 · answer #4 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like Atopic Dermatitis (my dog has this). This can be caused by food allergies or season allergies. Atopic Dermatitis can cause secondary infections like yeast ear infections and bacterial skin infections. Both require medication. It can cause dry skin, dandruff and excess shedding.
You said you switched foods. When you switched food did you eliminate wheat, corn and soy? Those three things can be the most common thing dogs are allergic too and the hardest for dog to digest. You have to make sure you eliminate them from their treats and biscuits too.
I switched my dog to a higher quality dog food. I give her omega 3 supplements. She gets fresh fruit, veggies some raw meats. But no table scrapes
Talk to your vet, dogs can be given benadryl for the itch. But please get the dosage from you vet. There are also some topical things you can buy like a spray hydrocortizone.
2007-11-22 07:30:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He probably has a reaction to flea meds or something.
2007-11-22 07:02:09 · answer #6 · answered by Home Schooled Rat And Dog Freak 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋