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| Tweet Topic Started: Jan 18 2010, 07:15:29 PM (291 Views) | |
ohippy
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Jan 18 2010, 07:15:29 PM Post #1 |
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As you know I have a beagle and a sensitive one at that. When we first got him everyone thought he had fleas as he scratched so much and after a number of trips to the vet where they tested him for everything and found nothing except a wad of money from me we ended up switching his food which works most of the time. Every year round about this time though, he starts scratching again and generally we just have to stop him scratching and gradually it clears up and he's ok for a bit. This time though it's not just his legs and belly but his nose and mouth too. He is red raw all round his mouth and he keeps rubbing his mouth on the carpet as well as scratching and it does look painful. I am against the vet as they want to keep testing to find out the allergy and, short of a lotto win, that's not going to happen so I just wondered what I could do to stop his itching and make him more comfortable until this passes again. Anyone know ? |
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rjs
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Jan 18 2010, 09:37:38 PM Post #2 |
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No idea (sorry) All i can think of is the vet gave one of our guineapigs a shot when they couldnt find what she was allergic to which cleared her allergies up nicely.Sadly she is a guineapig & not a big loving beagle so not much help :no: |
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Jan 18 2010, 09:52:39 PM Post #3 |
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Got to be heat related surely considering the temps you're having at the moment? Could be something like the heat rash humans get? Don't know, you've probably considered that already :S |
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Jan 18 2010, 10:02:02 PM Post #4 |
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Tantalisingly Opulent Pussy, Caring And Thoughtful
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Strongly suggest you try a homoeopathic vet. Are you in WA? If so Dr Clare Middle would be the one. If not she does telephone consults anyway and might be able to put you in touch with someone local to you as well. What does your dog eat? Have you tried a raw food diet and bones? Have come across people who have found this has worked for intractable allergies and other chronic issues. Some excellent info and support here: http://itchmoforums.com/index.php Best of luck - poor little pooch. |
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| Hevs | Jan 19 2010, 05:38:21 PM Post #5 |
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I have a friend with an itchy dog and she uses human steroid cream on him and says it works fine :) Could it be sunburn? |
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ohippy
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Jan 19 2010, 05:41:25 PM Post #6 |
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Thanks, he eats a dry holistic food. We have considered a potential heat rash but I don't think it would be all around his mouth and nose like it is. I don't give him tit bits at all but since mums been here she's given him all the scraps so I think he's been given something he's reacted to. He's now back to his dry food only but he's red raw and still scratching, poor thing. Would put camomile lotion on but he'd lick it off !! |
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ohippy
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Jan 19 2010, 05:44:48 PM Post #7 |
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Hmm, not thought of sunburn, potentially his nose maybe but wouldn't have thought it was the bottom of his mouth as its always covered up by the droopy bits at the top, still, not ruling out anything |
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| Hevs | Jan 19 2010, 05:49:55 PM Post #8 |
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Unless hes a div like Rosie and lays on his back and sunbakes :rolleyes: |
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ohippy
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Jan 19 2010, 05:53:20 PM Post #9 |
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hmmm, ok, sounds more of a possibility now ! Will start putting lotion on his tummy as well as all the cats ears, noses and mouths and will see if that stops it next year !
Edited by ohippy, Jan 19 2010, 05:54:07 PM.
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TopCat3
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Jan 19 2010, 09:27:35 PM Post #10 |
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Tantalisingly Opulent Pussy, Caring And Thoughtful
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Ohippy you said this happens at about the same time every year... one tends naturally to jump to the conclusion that it might be seasonal or weather related - however does your dog have an annual vaccination at about the same time every year and would that time be within a few weeks prior to this syndrome kicking in? There's quite a lot of research going on with dogs and cats and annual vax now and here is a useful link you might like to check out http://www.animaloptions.com.au/index.php?page=vaccinate-or-not-to-vaccinate Some dogs develop allergies and itchiness of the skin etc as a side-effect. It was just a thought. There is now the school of thought of vax every three years or even every 7 for certain diseases, but taking individual dogs' needs into account. As you said, you are open to anything to consider, so might be worth checking this out. How is your poor dear little dog today? |
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ohippy
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Jan 20 2010, 12:09:21 PM Post #11 |
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No, his annual vac is in April so no where close. He's still scratching today and, if he's not much better soon think I'll have to swallow the vets fee and get him a jab. Only problem is that they tend to have to put him under as he doesn't stay still. |
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Lynnj
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Jan 20 2010, 01:46:02 PM Post #12 |
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Taz used to get itchy feet whe we lived in scotland, it was an allergy to certain things in the fields where we used to walk him at certain times of the year, he had to take anti histamines. My mates Maltese shitzu scratches all the time and they can't find a reason other than an allergy to grass (possibly). As for the breakout round his nose and mouth, I worked with someone once (human not canine) who once had a huge breakout on her face from the corner of her mouth, it was very yukky (she was gorgeous so we were all secretly quite pleased for a while till it got painful then we felt bad) anyway.... it turned out she'd been bitten by something, they couldn't figure out if it had been inside or outside her mouth (or both), with your Mandurah Mossies is it possible he's being bitten? |
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TopCat3
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Jan 20 2010, 06:49:49 PM Post #13 |
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Tantalisingly Opulent Pussy, Caring And Thoughtful
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I know in England there are harvest mites - tiny things you can't see, drives dogs mad itching and scratching and jumping round looking at their backs as if they are haunted, do we get harvest mites here???? |
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| marco121068 | Jan 20 2010, 08:44:31 PM Post #14 |
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Hayfever type allergies probably. |
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| Juniper | Jan 20 2010, 11:47:07 PM Post #15 |
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I am assuming you dont use carpet fresheners or anything like that or get carpets cleaned at certain times of the year. Write down when the itching starts and when it gets better - use last year as a guide. Then write down your dogs daily routine - try and think back to any changes in that routine you may have done at certain times of the year. Write down where you take your dog - stupid though it sounds, put as much detail as possible. Then google what plants/pollen are around during the months that your dog has his flare up. My asthma this past 3 weeks has been appalling, I am surprised I am not in hospital - I cycle into work and by the time I get home I cannot breath and my eyes are itchy so something is pollenating now that I am allergic to - its not all year round, the same could be for your dog. When you have a list of what plants/flowers are around during the time your dog gets his allergy, then do seperate lists for whatever household items may be used at different times of the year. Some people use certain cleaners when they Spring clean in time for summer or winter. The fact it is on his belly, paws and mouth tells me the allergy contact point is beneath him and could also possibly be something he is eating - but not quite sure on this as if his food is consistent throughout the year, then maybe not. Once you have a list of plants/flowers - take this to the vet to get him tested because if they can identify what pollenates at the time your dog has his allergy, then they can start him on suitable treatment a month before it happens. Keep a diary for your dog with the above information, when you look back on it you may find the answer staring at you on the page. |
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ohippy
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Jan 21 2010, 12:01:38 PM Post #16 |
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That's food for thought. I don't change his or our routine at all during the seasons and he always walks on the beach. He did dig up the daffodil bulbs a week or so back but I have removed all the bulbs so if it was that I'd have thought it would have cleared up by now. Funnily enough, we were out all day yesterday and he didn't scratch it until we came back, he doesn't scratch in his sleep either or if he's playing ball etc but when he's just led down watching everyone he scratches a lot ! |
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