Re:itchy Dog

[sallyandtex]

Sally (14 months) has got the itchies as well with the warm/humid weather.

Unfortunately she also LOVES the water.

A few months ago, took her to the vet when she had infected hair follicles from the scratching. He gave cortisone injection and AB's. He said she has an allergy but no idea what from.

Cleared OK, but back again on her side, plus other spots she has nibbled.

I wou;d prefer to try the calendula tea and antihistamines instead of more heavy duty meds form the Vet.

Just a question for those knowlegable folks out there (seems it is a common problem ) (We have had dogs before without this horrible problem.)

Should I give a Zyrtec or Phenegan only once or a few days?

She's 20 kg.... And she has no fleas. And I have been keeping her out of the water, but it seems to be getting worse.

Thanks!

[Danois]

I wou;d prefer to try the calendula tea and antihistamines instead of more heavy duty meds form the Vet.

You might prefer this but if she's pretty itchy she'll be miserable and uncomfortable and may scratch herself until she bleeds. You need to treat her with something which relieves that itchiness.

I would be going back to the vet and discussing treatment and diagnosis. Look in the thread from Aussielover the other day at the post from stormie.

You could also try bathing her in Malaseb and using alpha keri lotion afterwards.

[Erny]

I have found that the Calendula provides quick relief, so if it is going to work to ease the discomfort, you should know about it fairly quickly (generally inside 24 hours, in my experience).

[sallyandtex]

I have found that the Calendula provides quick relief, so if it is going to work to ease the discomfort, you should know about it fairly quickly (generally inside 24 hours, in my experience).

It worked!

thanks Erny. She's not tearing herself apart anymore.

You are a Godsend!

[sas]

Sally (14 months) has got the itchies as well with the warm/humid weather.

Unfortunately she also LOVES the water.

A few months ago, took her to the vet when she had infected hair follicles from the scratching. He gave cortisone injection and AB's. He said she has an allergy but no idea what from.

Cleared OK, but back again on her side, plus other spots she has nibbled.

I wou;d prefer to try the calendula tea and antihistamines instead of more heavy duty meds form the Vet.

Just a question for those knowlegable folks out there (seems it is a common problem ) (We have had dogs before without this horrible problem.)

Should I give a Zyrtec or Phenegan only once or a few days?

She's 20 kg.... And she has no fleas. And I have been keeping her out of the water, but it seems to be getting worse.

Thanks!

I'd reccomend you get a referral from your Vet to a Dermatologist.

You should be getting medication advice i.e. Zyrtec/Phenegan from your Vet.

If the Calensula and the Anti-histimines work that is awesome, if they don't and your dog is suffering then IMO you need to go back to your Vet and get suitable medication.

[Erny]

I have found that the Calendula provides quick relief, so if it is going to work to ease the discomfort, you should know about it fairly quickly (generally inside 24 hours, in my experience).

It worked!

thanks Erny. She's not tearing herself apart anymore.

You are a Godsend!

It is brilliant stuff and I'm glad it has brought your dog some comfort. But remember - it doesn't cure the reason for the reaction, just deals with the symptoms and can help stop it becoming secondary infection. You still need to work out what's going on and why, and see what you can do to treat the root of the problem.

Edited December 22, 2010 by Erny