laffi Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 My aussie shepherd has been very itchy for the last couple of days . She is on Sentinel Spectrum and I am sure it's not the fleas. I don't think it's her diet either, therefore it could possibly be some kind of grass allergy or maybe she got bitten... I was wondering what are the natural sources of antihistamine suitable for dogs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Sentinel doesn't kill the fleas, think it stops the eggs hatching or something. Capstar tablets will kill any flea that is on the dog. I've never found anything natural that worked well for my allergies. Honey from your local area is supposed to be good for plant based problems, you are supposed to eat some everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 I have no idea about natural sources of antihistamine but a natural source of anti-inflammatory that's meant to be good for skin issues in NZ Greenlipped Mussel. It's joint for arthritis and joints too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laffi Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 I have no idea about natural sources of antihistamine but a natural source of anti-inflammatory that's meant to be good for skin issues in NZ Greenlipped Mussel. It's joint for arthritis and joints too. where can you buy these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 I have no idea about natural sources of antihistamine but a natural source of anti-inflammatory that's meant to be good for skin issues in NZ Greenlipped Mussel. It's joint for arthritis and joints too. where can you buy these? Any heath food shop stocks Green lipped mussel. If you want a canine specific one, you can buy Technyflex. I've just started my two older dogs on it. Direct from the importer is as good a source as any. Here's their website. It comes in powder or capsules. All the specs are up there for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laffi Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 I have no idea about natural sources of antihistamine but a natural source of anti-inflammatory that's meant to be good for skin issues in NZ Greenlipped Mussel. It's joint for arthritis and joints too. :p where can you buy these? Any heath food shop stocks Green lipped mussel. If you want a canine specific one, you can buy Technyflex. I've just started my two older dogs on it. Direct from the importer is as good a source as any. Here's their website. It comes in powder or capsules. All the specs are up there for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Archie~ Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 (edited) Green Lipped Mussel is an Omega 3 - in that its a natural anti inflammatory So Fish Oil would work as well!! Edited November 26, 2007 by BostonGirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millie Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Why don't you just use anti-histamines. Claratyne etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernStarPits Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 (edited) Yeah Vit C and Calcium are natural antihistamine. For topical, try Apple cider vinigar to relieve itching or stinging works well. Edited November 26, 2007 by s~M~s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 or get a vet to check it out to make sure there isnt an underlying problem. They can give you advice on antihistamines and maybe some anti inflams in teh mean time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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