#2412883 - 06/08/11 10:13 PM
Help for an itchy puppy dog
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Bowdacious
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Can a dog have antihistamines? It seems like every time I have allergy issues, the poor thing itches to death. I am seriously thinking about bathing him in head and shoulders dry scalp shampoo. He has a spot near his tail that is driving him nuts.
Any ideas to get him some relief? It's not fleas, btw.
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#2412887 - 06/08/11 10:23 PM
Re: Help for an itchy puppy dog
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utfan1
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you can give them half a benadryl .
the base of tail is a prime spot for fleas.
also try giving your pet food with no grains and especially no corn .
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#2412888 - 06/08/11 10:24 PM
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yes...i give my dog benadryl all the time
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#2412896 - 06/08/11 10:48 PM
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Thanks. I just didn't want to hurt him. There are no fleas at all but the skin there is really dry. My poor puppy dog.
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#2412900 - 06/08/11 10:51 PM
Re: Help for an itchy puppy dog
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utfan1
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may be a form of yeast which can be caused from corn in the food. try a no grain food like blue or blackwood. benadryl is only temporary but will help him stop the scratchin.
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#2412911 - 06/08/11 11:09 PM
Re: Help for an itchy puppy dog
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Thanks. I will check his food. We switched to beneful in hopes that it would help (and he was getting fat). I wanted to put something on the spot but I am afraid he will get sick from licking it.
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#2413022 - 06/09/11 07:09 AM
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I recommend Taste of the Wild dog food. Salmon flavor which has lots of fish oil. I just bought a Doberman and she had really dry skin, flaking and itching. Switched her food to this brand and she's as slick and shiny as a new penny. Works great but it a little pricey. Tractor Supply has it as well as most pet stores but TSC is gonna be some cheaper. Good luck.
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#2413074 - 06/09/11 07:41 AM
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My good doggie seems to have the same allergies wife and I do. She sneezes and her eyes itch at the same time ours do. In addition, she also itches. I have been bathing her in Jeanne's some kind of soap. Don't tell Jeanne. Can't tell if it works yet.
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#2413231 - 06/09/11 10:22 AM
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your pups needs more fat in its diet. you can also use Mane & Tail Conditioner on the pup after the bath. rub it in and allow to just soak in to hair and skin.
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#2413232 - 06/09/11 10:24 AM
Re: Help for an itchy puppy dog
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+1 on taste of the wild....feed it to my boxers. Everyone always comments on how well their coat looks.
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