Benadryl for Dog with Allerigies??

[Emzyyy]

We use it on our Boston Terriers all the time and this pink lotion stuff I froget what its called, and some sensitive skin shampoo.

 

[LilRalphieRoosmama]

I had a dog who suffered terribly from "hot spots" - itchy, red patches. The vet said he was allergic to fleas and he had benedryl daily, along with the usual flea treatments etc. I have a yellow lab now who is allergic to chicken, of all the crazy things. So we only buy food that doesn't contain chicken or any pieces parts and he's fine.

 

[ams3651]

I have a dog with a similar problem. I use a bath called EarthBath, its safe and has Tea Tree oil in it to sooth the skin. You can also get it in a spray for daily use. I get it at the local pet place but ive seen it at Petco too. Do you know what the allergy is? Mine has an allergy to corn in the dog food so we switched but I suspect she also has some seasonal allergies too.

 

[SPRING CREEK FARM]

We have a two year old Schnoodle and she has allergies; when the pollen count is high, she can just be outside for a few minutes and when she comes in she sneezes constantly and scratches at her skin. I keep benadryl on hand and use Happy Jack Itch No More Shampoo for dogs & puppies with problem skin and I also use a product called Kenic Oatmeal Pet Spray Allery Itch Relief; I get both of these products at Tractor Supply Co.

 

[TipsyDog]

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I removed the grains from his diet. I feed my dogs human grade meat with Sojos, which has Rolled Oats, Rye Flakes, Barley Flakes, Ground Pecans, Natural Calcium Carbonate, Kelp, Carob Powder, Parsley, Basil, Alfalfa.

I took this dog off that diet and continued with meat. He stopped "burping" up his food all day, but the itching is continuing. At this point, I just want to relieve some of this suffering and hope that winter brings him relief.

I do agree with you however, that many dogs are being feed too many filler grains and it is causing many of the problems we see in dogs today. I was thinking of raising quail as a fresh food source, but my dogs are old and set in their ways so maybe if I ever get a larger breed puppy I'll consider it.

Ok, you said that you removed all grains from his diet, and then went on to say that you are feeding him rolled oats, rye, and barley...those are grains. My dog was chewing his feet, and he now eats Venison & Potato kibble from Royal Canin...if your vet doesn't already carry their products, they should be able to get it for you...solved ALL my dogs problems, but it sounds like your dog's allergies are bad enough that it would be worth it to take him in for allergy testing with a vet dermatologist...better than tearing your hair out with all these hit or miss things...

As far as the Benedryl goes, the dosage is 1mg per pound of body weight for dogs.

With shampoo, it is usually best to use a mild puppy shampoo versus a human shampoo of any kind, or a shampoo specifically for dogs with allergies, from your VET, NOT over the counter.

Good luck!

No Cloverleaf - I feed my other dogs the rolled oats, etc. diet. This guy was removed from that diet and is fed only meat now and maybe a carrot or veggie treat.

 

[Cloverleaf Farm]

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Ok, you said that you removed all grains from his diet, and then went on to say that you are feeding him rolled oats, rye, and barley...those are grains. My dog was chewing his feet, and he now eats Venison & Potato kibble from Royal Canin...if your vet doesn't already carry their products, they should be able to get it for you...solved ALL my dogs problems, but it sounds like your dog's allergies are bad enough that it would be worth it to take him in for allergy testing with a vet dermatologist...better than tearing your hair out with all these hit or miss things...

As far as the Benedryl goes, the dosage is 1mg per pound of body weight for dogs.

With shampoo, it is usually best to use a mild puppy shampoo versus a human shampoo of any kind, or a shampoo specifically for dogs with allergies, from your VET, NOT over the counter.

Good luck!

No Cloverleaf - I feed my other dogs the rolled oats, etc. diet. This guy was removed from that diet and is fed only meat now and maybe a carrot or veggie treat.

Ah, Ok, that makes much more sense!!!

 

[Skyesrocket]

I always keep Benadryl in the animals first aid kit. It's the first thing I grab when one of the dogs get stung.

 

[bgelber]

We also use Benadryl on our poodles, it works great even on the 18 year old.

Also for the fleas you can use baby shampoo, don't know why but fleas hate it.. ( we also use it on our cats ) 15 animals and no fleas.

 

[KDbeads]

On the shampoos for yeast infections, if there is a red tint to the fur/skin it's most likely a yeast infection. Use selsun blue with selenium sulfide 1%, not all selsun blue products contain this ingredient! You HAVE to leave this on the skin of the affected area for a minimum of 15 minutes once a week to get rid of the yeast infection.
Of all the vet recommended, prescribed, etc shampoos, selsun blue and nizoral AD work the BEST for yeast infections. And with 5 basset hounds prone to massive whole body yeast infections, I've tried everything because I just don't like the 'houndy' smell and red fur where it should be another color.

I do have allergy dogs as well, they are on Natural Balance Duck and Potato and it works great for them. No itchy skin anymore.

 

[Brindlebtch]

I have a dog who has severe food and inhalant allergies and benedryl is not strong enough for her and doesn't work. I use hydroxyzine.