http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/why-does-my-dog-cat-scratch-so-much/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:19:22 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/why-does-my-dog-cat-scratch-so-much/comment-page-1/#comment-2379 Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Sat, 13 Nov 2010 15:53:43 +0000 http://blog.petmeds.com/?p=386#comment-2379 I would not rush into allergy testing. If dog is intensely itching may want to ask vet about skin scraping for hidden scabies and even treatind for it as it is hard to find on skin scrape. I would also try a low allergy natural diet like rabbit or venison, etc. 1800petmeds has wonderful selection of new diets. Must give dietary trial at least 6-8 weeks. I do think that allergy testing a puppy at this age is a bit premature. Antihistamines can be used to help a bit in mean time while you do diet trial and/or assess for scabies. I would not rush into allergy testing. If dog is intensely itching may want to ask vet about skin scraping for hidden scabies and even treatind for it as it is hard to find on skin scrape. I would also try a low allergy natural diet like rabbit or venison, etc. 1800petmeds has wonderful selection of new diets. Must give dietary trial at least 6-8 weeks. I do think that allergy testing a puppy at this age is a bit premature. Antihistamines can be used to help a bit in mean time while you do diet trial and/or assess for scabies.

]]> http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/why-does-my-dog-cat-scratch-so-much/comment-page-1/#comment-2378 Joseph Sat, 13 Nov 2010 13:21:24 +0000 http://blog.petmeds.com/?p=386#comment-2378 Adopted a 7 week old lab/beagle mix (so the SPCA) said about a week ago, puppy was caged the entire time in the SPCA. After we got her home we noticed itching and a rash on her belly. Took her to the vet 2 days after we got her, the prescribed Clavamox, benadryl and some shampoo for sensitive skin. Now about a week later she is still itching but the rash is gone, chews on her paws a lot too. Immediately they want to do allergy testing, should we change to a good dog food and supplements first with an antihistamine to control the itching along with regular baths before we spend all the money on the testing? Adopted a 7 week old lab/beagle mix (so the SPCA) said about a week ago, puppy was caged the entire time in the SPCA. After we got her home we noticed itching and a rash on her belly. Took her to the vet 2 days after we got her, the prescribed Clavamox, benadryl and some shampoo for sensitive skin. Now about a week later she is still itching but the rash is gone, chews on her paws a lot too. Immediately they want to do allergy testing, should we change to a good dog food and supplements first with an antihistamine to control the itching along with regular baths before we spend all the money on the testing?

]]> http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/why-does-my-dog-cat-scratch-so-much/comment-page-1/#comment-1563 Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Sun, 13 Jun 2010 23:14:10 +0000 http://blog.petmeds.com/?p=386#comment-1563 Thanks for compliments. Please pass information about this service on to your friends and family Thanks for compliments. Please pass information about this service on to your friends and family

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]]> http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/why-does-my-dog-cat-scratch-so-much/comment-page-1/#comment-1240 Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Sat, 08 May 2010 03:59:59 +0000 http://blog.petmeds.com/?p=386#comment-1240 Benadryl or diphenhydramine is fine to give for allergies. A dose of 325 mg does not sound correct, however. The typical dose in dogs is one half to 1 mg per pound twice daily. Thus a 25 pound dog may get up to 25 mg benadryl. Sometimes other antihistamines such as chlorphenirimine or clemastine can help especially if any of these are combined with an omega 3 fatty acid supplement. Also I will often use antioxidants like proanthozone, as well as DMG liquid in addition to yucca intensive, all which can sometimes help in allergic pets. Benadryl or diphenhydramine is fine to give for allergies. A dose of 325 mg does not sound correct, however. The typical dose in dogs is one half to 1 mg per pound twice daily. Thus a 25 pound dog may get up to 25 mg benadryl. Sometimes other antihistamines such as chlorphenirimine or clemastine can help especially if any of these are combined with an omega 3 fatty acid supplement. Also I will often use antioxidants like proanthozone, as well as DMG liquid in addition to yucca intensive, all which can sometimes help in allergic pets.

]]> http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/why-does-my-dog-cat-scratch-so-much/comment-page-1/#comment-1235 daisy Fri, 07 May 2010 14:59:46 +0000 http://blog.petmeds.com/?p=386#comment-1235 I have been giving daisy over the counter bendryl 325mg for allergy . My vet (recently retired) told me it was OK to give it to her. I have been giving it to her with her food. Am I doing the right thing?? Her allergy is almost an on going thing. I have been giving daisy over the counter bendryl 325mg for allergy . My vet (recently retired) told me it was OK to give it to her. I have been giving it to her with her food.
Am I doing the right thing??
Her allergy is almost an on going thing.

]]> http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/why-does-my-dog-cat-scratch-so-much/comment-page-1/#comment-955 Rob Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:28:23 +0000 http://blog.petmeds.com/?p=386#comment-955 It's not about my cat scratching himself. He scatches the hell out of me! He's only 3 months old aswell. It’s not about my cat scratching himself. He scatches the hell out of me! He’s only 3 months old aswell.

]]> http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/why-does-my-dog-cat-scratch-so-much/comment-page-1/#comment-258 Sire Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:36:12 +0000 http://blog.petmeds.com/?p=386#comment-258 Now that you mention it, I don't know why I've never thought that my dogs scratching could have been caused by allergies. Reckon I will have to keep that in mind next time he starts scratching again. Now that you mention it, I don’t know why I’ve never thought that my dogs scratching could have been caused by allergies. Reckon I will have to keep that in mind next time he starts scratching again.

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