JustinD Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Hi everyonem, Im a noob at this forum! I have a two year old dalmation, she has been diagnosed with allergy to a number of different grasses. She isnt terrible compared with some cases I have seen but she scratches a bit (her ears lately, and around her teats) and has some red blotches on her skin, her chest doesnt have much skin on it from scratching. We didnt want to go the route of having ongoing injections for her allergy, and I am looking for some natural remedies for her. I was wondering if anyone has had success with overseas products that claim they fix skin problems? I realise cortisone is the main drug used for topical application etc. but I am not really wanting to go down that path. I am looking for something natural to at least lessn her scratching. I see some products at the local pet shop but I am just not sure which ones to choose. Looking at any advice, especially if someone has a dally with similiar problems, anyone had success with antihystamines with dogs? regards Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Welcome. Why not ask your vet about the correct antihistamines? They certainly help. If you know what particular grass irritates her ...then perhaps you can spray ones in your yard..and avoid those outside? Maybe she won't be able to go to some areas if they have that grass...I had a dog with grass allergies ..he was on antihistamines and cortisone all his life .... and lived a long life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 My dog is allergic to grass pollens, was your dog tested for allergies?? If it's the pollens causing it I'm afraid they breathe it in and no amount of topical stuff helps. We use antihistamines, pred and immunotherapy desensitization injections. Go and see a dermatologist it's the best bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinD Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 Welcome. Why not ask your vet about the correct antihistamines? They certainly help. If you know what particular grass irritates her ...then perhaps you can spray ones in your yard..and avoid those outside? Maybe she won't be able to go to some areas if they have that grass...I had a dog with grass allergies ..he was on antihistamines and cortisone all his life .... and lived a long life Hi, thanks! Yes, we've spent a lot on vets but do need to try some antihystamines, the list of grasses that came up bad was HUGE!!! And we have a large yard! How often did your dog have the antihystamines and cortisone and was the cortisone needle or pills or spray? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinD Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 My dog is allergic to grass pollens, was your dog tested for allergies?? If it's the pollens causing it I'm afraid they breathe it in and no amount of topical stuff helps. We use antihistamines, pred and immunotherapy desensitization injections. Go and see a dermatologist it's the best bet. Yes she was tested and we have a large list of grasses, but I mean unless you are a professor of grasses, how on earth would you be able to pick which ones are in the area and then the pollens! We saw a dermatologist, but have avoided the immunotherapy injections, how often do you give yours to your dog and do they work well? Whats the antihystamine called? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 each dog is different, and will need a certain product, on a certain schedule. The dermatologist will be the best person to advise on the correct medication, and the dosage.. not all allergies are equal! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinD Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 each dog is different, and will need a certain product, on a certain schedule. The dermatologist will be the best person to advise on the correct medication, and the dosage.. not all allergies are equal! ;) Yes I guess you are right! Has anyone on here had success with over the counter and online products for skin problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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