Comments on: Dog Skin Allergies – My Itchy Dog

By: Jonah

Jonah — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:11:45 +0000

Thanks for sharing! Very informational article. I agree that allergies can be one of the major causes of ear infection. Proper cleaning on your dog’s ears is important too! Check out this article about the step-by-step guide on doing it http://www.dogears.co/how-to-clean-your-dogs-ears/

By: Colby

Colby — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:40:06 +0000

@Lizl thanks for visiting our website. Our vet recently prescribed Atopica which worked very well for Stetson. However, we had two problems with the Atopica. First, it’s very expensive. I believe it was costing me about $200 a month. Second, it made Stetson nauseous every time he took it and he regularly vomited shortly after taking his pill. I’ve heard that some dogs have issues with it and some do not so you may want to ask your vet if it something that might work for your dog. Good luck with your dog. I hope he starts feeling less itchy soon.

By: Lizl

Lizl — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 18:12:56 +0000

I have a labrador alsation mis breed, her name is Cayla. I struggle with skin problems. I have tried everything, from changing her diet, cooking for her, cortisone injections and tablets, antihistamine, and any lots of different shampoos for sensitive skin. I have even tried all sorts of home remedies recommended by friends. The cortisone helped for round about a year, but now it doesn’t make a difference. My poor baby is itchy all the time and now has large bald spots where the hair has been falling out. She defenitely does not have fleas because I check and treat her regularly. Her dachshund brother and sister has no skin problems at all. If there is anybody who has some advice for me, I would really appreciate it.

By: Dog Products At The OC Pet Expo

Dog Products At The OC Pet Expo — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:28:53 +0000

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By: Colby

Colby — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 01:56:32 +0000

@Bonnie, one of my friends is a vet tech and she told me to try Benadryl so I’m thinking about putting Stetson on Benadryl for a few weeks to see if it helps. I have a friend who is a vet so I’m going to run it by him before I start Stetson on any new medications. Good luck with your pup. I hope he feels better.

By: Bonnie Ogden

Bonnie Ogden — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 02:51:59 +0000

Thanks Colby for the reply! I hate to put her on drugs, they tried an antihistamine and she acted like she didn’t like that so I stopped. I’ll ask about the Atopica, let me know if you find something else (have you tried an allergy med like claritan? I’m thinking of trying that….)

By: Colby

Colby — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 02:42:16 +0000

@Bonnie, Sorry for the late response. We used the Atopica on Stetson for about 3 months and he totally cleared up and his coat looked great. The only problem is the medication doesn’t make him feel good and he’d occasionally vomit. I didn’t like this so I decided to stop using it and see if I could find another alternative treatment. It probably wouldn’t hurt to ask your vet about Atopica. I’m guessing that different dogs react differently to the medication, but Stetson got visibly sick. Let me know if you find anything that works with your Aussie/Chow.

By: Bonnie Ogden

Bonnie Ogden — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:27:07 +0000

Oh, and she’s still on the venison and potato with the occasional treat or table scraps (nothing with chicken though). What is this Atopica?

By: Bonnie Ogden

Bonnie Ogden — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:23:49 +0000

So has the flea and mite medication helped? I also have an australian shepherd, possible chow mix. We got her from a shelter, assumed to be about 1 year old. When she was 2 we noticed scabs on her, in particular on top of her head and on her legs. then she started itching a lot! Spent about $1000 at a doggie dermo, did all the food trials, used revolution, sprayed the house, washed everything etc. We put her on venison/potato prescription food (expensive!). Thought we had discovered that she was allergic to chicken and she seemed to get better. Now though a year later, the scabs are back and she is itching like crazy and it’s killing me! i feel like my poor baby thinks her skins on fire! Help!! what else could it be and what can I do to help her? I also am not real good about applying the flea stuff, only do it in the summer (it’s Jan now and we live in Chicago!) as it is hard because her hair is so log. Help!!

By: Colby

Colby — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:49:47 +0000

@Pieter, I’m glad your dog is doing well. We made another visit to the vet a couple weeks ago and Stetson is on a new prescription medication called Atopica. It seems to be helping. Our vet said that Stetson’s chronic ear infections, canine acne, and itching are probably all related to his allergy problems. We’ll have him on Atopica for a month and see how it goes.