Tresa Hendrix Webboard User Reg: 05-08-2008
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Logan has terrible allergies in the summer esp since the last rabies shot. This year I tried giving him Claratin and it helped a bit, the vet said give him 30mg of Zyrtec and I have but its had little if any effect. Plus since being on the drugs, his tick tag stopped working.
Idk what to do, I hate to see him so itchy but don't want to drug him for it. I use shootags for fleas and ticks which work great when he isn't on drugs. The flea tag still works even with him on the drugs but not as perfectly. I might try a different shampoo but don't want to over bathe him either.
I hate what repeated vaccines do to them.
So far this is what I have tried:
Bathing (helps for a few days)
Claratin (helped a little then stopped)
Zyrtec (helped slightly)
Herbal spray for itchiness and hotspots (helped heal the chewed places)
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Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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There's really no such thing as "over-bathing" a dog with environmental allergies (or flea saliva allergy, either). There is nothing as effective as removing the allergen(s). It's critical to use a shampoo for dogs (not humans, including not human babies) and to rinse very thoroughly. (In fact, a good rinse is way better than nothing, although it doesn't dissolve/remove yeast overgrowth that often results from atopy and flea allergy dermatitis.)
What is the body geography of the itching? Is there significant itchiness along the backbone or at the base of the tail on the rump? (Or, in fact, the tail itself?)
Have you heard of Quercetin? I've read a little about it recently and it's refered to as "nature's benedryl" by some people. It's a natural supplement and apparently it can really help both humans and dogs with allergy symptoms
Tresa Hendrix Webboard User Reg: 05-08-2008
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Connie, he scratches the easiest reached places the most esp around the base of his tail, armpits, behind his ears and he rubs his face all the time, sneezes a lot too. I've checked and checked for fleas and can't find any of them or any flea dirt. Idk if he's so allergic to them that one I missed would do that to him or its something in the environment.
Thanks Tracy and Mara I'll look into those.
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Robert overbeek Webboard User Reg: 06-11-2014
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We are going through the same thing. Ive pretty much eliminated most of the possiblys i can think of...but with the dampness weve experienced in Michigan the knat population is overwhelming. The swarm our pup by the millions within minutes of being outdoors. Does anyone know of a SAFE pesticide.. Spray to use that wont hurt dogs?
Anne Jones Webboard User Reg: 04-29-2004
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I use Quantum 100% natural flea & tick spray. It was originally marketed as a coat conditioner spray. I've used it for almost 9 years. It's a bit pricey...but you don't need tons of it. I get it locally as one of my holistic vets carries it. But you can order it on line also from Quantum.
It seems to discourage other insects pests as well.
I use it in early spring & early fall when the ticks are bad here in CT. I use it religiously when tracking & when doing protection work in high grass fileds & heavy Wooded areas with my dogs.
Tracy Collins Webboard User Reg: 10-09-2008
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I have had good luck with this:
Cedarcide.com
It's a cedar oil spray which seems to work, doesn't smell awful, and doesn't make the coat greasy. Its effectiveness lasts a day or two. Then you'd have to reapply it--like any insect repellant.
I'm in MI and I use Advantix II. It works very well for my dogs and in my situation the potential risks outweigh the rewards. My dogs are constantly in the woods and fields so I like the fact that it repels/kills a wide variety of insects and therefore cuts down on the risk of tick diseases and HW (I use preventative but a relative's dog came down with HW while on the preventative). I start using it mid May and end in Sept or Oct so it is not a year round thing and this fact makes me more comfortable using it.
Tresa Hendrix Webboard User Reg: 05-08-2008
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Robert, I have found the Shoo Tags to be very effective. No sprays, no chemicals....Leerburg sells them. DON'T buy them on amazon, buy from somebody reputable! I got screwed several times trying to buy them on amazon.
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