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Reply to Gina
Sent March 22, 2006 6:58 p.m. (4 minutes and 16 seconds later)
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the other lab started to itch a bit, but no rash, and no loss of fur or weight. We have always fed them Purina lamb & rice. And, no, my vet did not do a skin scraping-my husband doesnt think so at least!
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March 22, 2006 7:06 p.m. (7 minutes and 55 seconds later)
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OK...if it is a bacterial infection, it is usually a secondary problem caused by an allergy, hormone disorder or possibly a parasite like fleas. I would check him carefully for fleas and discuss a diet change with your vet. You can talk to him about the use of holistic dog foods like Eagle Pack. You may also request that he does do a skin biopsy or allergy tests. There are also medicated shampoos that contain benzoyl peroxide that are helpful. Even with the proper antibiotic treatment, it could take over a month to clear the symptoms up. If you are not comfortable with this vet, by all means get a second opinion so you dog will more comfortable faster. You can also discuss the use of benedryl to give him some relief while he is not on the steriods. I would think, honestly, that it is either an allergic reaction to flea bites or from a food allergy. Hope this helps :) and good luck to your boy :) Let me know if you have any other questions :)
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Sent March 22, 2006 7:16 p.m. (9 minutes and 49 seconds later)
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Is there like a Claritin for dogs? Wouldnt Benedryl make him sleepy? For a 70 pound dog what would the doseage be? Do they make doggy allergy shots?
Edited by Customer (name blocked for privacy) on March 22 2006 at 7:17pm
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March 22, 2006 7:21 p.m. (5 minutes and 2 seconds later)
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Benedryl might make him a little less active, but not a lot. You can talk to your vet about the use of chlorphenirmine (which might make him more drowsy than the benedryl actually). If it is a flea allergy, he needs to be treated with Advantage or Frontline to help keep the fleas off of him...if it is a food allergy, a simple change of diet will help. Benedryl will help the itching stop, but will not solve the problem. If his eyes were runny along with his nose, I would think environmental allergy like pollen, but it is just his skin which is what is making me think flea or food. Does that make sense?
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Reply to Gina
Sent March 22, 2006 7:27 p.m. (6 minutes and 11 seconds later)
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He is on frontline, we have tried changing his food-(it has been going on that long-we changed to a different purina food)-soon he goes to Maine for the summer-hopefully, this change will give him enough time for this mess to clear up-...so, blood tests, and I will ask for a skin scraping, (we already have a new shampoo from the vet we have been using), we have even taken our rugs out of the house to leave bare wood floors-...he is the one suffering-poor guy. We are not quitters though-next thing is bottled water instead of our well water! Thanks for your input-
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Reply to Gina
Sent March 22, 2006 7:35 p.m. (2 minutes and 36 seconds later)
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where would I get the Eagle Pack blend?
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March 22, 2006 7:37 p.m. (2 minutes and 52 seconds later)
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This can usually be purchased at any pet super store like Pet Supplies Plus. Here is their website...you can study the different blends available for specific needs here too. On the left side there is a column that says "where to buy" or "local retailers". Put in your info and it should list suppliers in your area. :)
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Reply to Gina
Sent March 22, 2006 7:38 p.m. (59 seconds later)
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March 22, 2006 7:40 p.m. (1 minute and 3 seconds later)
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