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I have a Labrador Retriever and live in Florida, He has biting, itching and scratching problems to the point of biting hair off and creating sores. I have had him to 2 vets who have given him antibiotics and tranquilizers, none of which are working very well.
I just started him on natural food and biscuits. Can you suggest anything further.
Every pet owner hates to see their pet suffering. Thanks, Luci

 

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Age: 8; Male; Breed: Labrador Retriever

Already Tried:
2 Vets, antibiotics and tranquilizers. Just got natural food and Benadryl

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June 3 5:27 PM (11 minutes and 36 seconds later)
         
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I hope the Benadryl helps him.
If he is not on flea prevention, Frontline is a good one, then he should be.
If he has a food allergy it may take a while for the new food to help.
You could see if a bath with a chlorhexiderm shampoo will help. Sometimes secondary infections from initial trauma are more itchy than the thing that started the problem.
You can use a lidocaine spray on the really itchy spots which should give short term relief.
If in the vets you have seen neither was a veterinary dermatologist you might want to see one for the best expert in person help
http://www.acvd.org/site/view/55607_FindADermatologistAlphabetical.pml
You can read up on allergic dermatitis here
http://www.lbah.com/allergy.htm
and yeast infections of the skin here
http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_yeast_infection_of_the_skin.html
Hope this helps you!


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June 4 7:58 AM (14 hours and 31 minutes and 1 second later)
         
Reply to Nancy Holmes's Post: I have already done all of your suggestions. I have been directed to go to a pet dermatologist, however, the going rate is $500. for the 1st visit. I am on a budget, and this is out of the question at the present time. Thank you.
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