julzjc Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Morning everyone, quick question, popping out to the shops in a couple hours. What can I safetly put on Bonnies armpits to give her some instant relief from her grass allergies? She is a heck of alot better than last year, the only problem spots are her paws and armpits. Past day she has decided to scratch them until raw and bleeding, big scabby mess under her armpits now. Ive put some savalon on just now and seems to have done the trick but can I use that is better for the job? Trying to avoid the injection as she is growing out of her allergies. Forgot to say that she has had her Malaseb bath but it did absolutly nothing to help her or sooth her armpits. The grass is being kept short but stupid still insits on crawling across the grass as soon as she gets the chance. Staffords, who'd have them?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisovar Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Morning everyone, quick question, popping out to the shops in a couple hours. What can I safetly put on Bonnies armpits to give her some instant relief from her grass allergies? She is a heck of alot better than last year, the only problem spots are her paws and armpits. Past day she has decided to scratch them until raw and bleeding, big scabby mess under her armpits now. Ive put some savalon on just now and seems to have done the trick but can I use that is better for the job? Trying to avoid the injection as she is growing out of her allergies. Forgot to say that she has had her Malaseb bath but it did absolutly nothing to help her or sooth her armpits.The grass is being kept short but stupid still insits on crawling across the grass as soon as she gets the chance. Staffords, who'd have them?! Cortavance spray from your vet may help her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julzjc Posted November 17, 2010 Author Share Posted November 17, 2010 Morning everyone, quick question, popping out to the shops in a couple hours. What can I safetly put on Bonnies armpits to give her some instant relief from her grass allergies? She is a heck of alot better than last year, the only problem spots are her paws and armpits. Past day she has decided to scratch them until raw and bleeding, big scabby mess under her armpits now. Ive put some savalon on just now and seems to have done the trick but can I use that is better for the job? Trying to avoid the injection as she is growing out of her allergies. Forgot to say that she has had her Malaseb bath but it did absolutly nothing to help her or sooth her armpits.The grass is being kept short but stupid still insits on crawling across the grass as soon as she gets the chance. Staffords, who'd have them?! Cortavance spray from your vet may help her. When Ive had her at the vets previously, granted it was the vets I have now left, they always said it was either Malaseb bath or injection so doubt they would have it. Ill try going in past on my way home from the shops to ask them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julzjc Posted November 17, 2010 Author Share Posted November 17, 2010 (edited) Is there anything that would be available from a horse supply store? I live down the street from Warwick farm racecourse. Edited November 17, 2010 by julzjc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 (edited) Anti histamine tablets? Aloe vera gel like THIS I have used it on our dogs for burns/itches. Edited November 17, 2010 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julzjc Posted November 17, 2010 Author Share Posted November 17, 2010 Anti histamine tablets?Aloe vera gel like THIS I have used it on our dogs for burns/itches. Any specific anti histamine? Dosage for a 25kg dog? Beautiful, I have that exact Aloe vera gel in the house somewhere, no side affects if she decided to lick it all off? Sorry for short replies, getting kids ready for school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmay Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 (edited) We use "Ilium Neocort" which is an antibiotic, anti-inflamatory, anaesthetic skin emollient cream. We get it from our vet. Edited to say: It also causes a numbing affect which stops them from itching. Edited November 17, 2010 by Jimmay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormie Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 The only thing that's going to provide complete relief is an anti inflammatory - eg cortisone based cream. You may be able to pick up something with a small amount of cortisone in it from the chemist, but otherwise, something like Neocort, Neo-topic or Cortivance is the way to go. Antihistamines can help, but whilst its so inflamed and irritated now, they're not going to be enough to fix the problem she's already caused so it's going to remain itchy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowanbree Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I have found calendula tea sprayed on the affected areas to be a great help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkabull Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 There is a natural product called Goodos Rovers Relief. We used to sell it in the shop I managed and everyone raved about it. People used to buy it for their own skin conditions too! I used it on my Bull Terrier (arm pits, belly etc) and it definately worked on her. You should be able to get it online, just google it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlingdog Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Illium neocort used here too. Fantastic stuff. Stops any problems dead it it's tracks with my 3 pointers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCPuppy Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Cruash powder available in supermarkets and pharmacies helped my girl heaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I use Zyrtec anti histamines, half a prednisolone tablet a day and Elecon cream for my allergy dog. With the huge pollen levels we are having at the moment in Perth it seems that the Prednisolone ( cortisone) is the only thing giving him any relief. He is also on immunotherapy. If the dog is really itchy I would take her to the vet/derm and let them help you with meds etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sllebasi Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I like using paw paw cream, it works for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julzjc Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 Thanks everyone, I will phone my vet in a little while after I do some googling. Ive tried paw paw but she found it too tasty. Her armpits are in a mess but atleast she isnt getting hives all over like last year. She is still scratching after the aloe vera and savalon, off to google.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfthewords Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Paw paw ointment or Ilium Neocort will do wonders! You can buy them both quite cheaply in bulk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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