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<blockquote data-quote="Stressed2theHilt" data-source="post: 59246" data-attributes="member: 1409"><p>Allergic dermatitis can drive you nuts. Odd to have started like this in an older dog but not that uncommon in a hypothyroid dog.</p><p></p><p>Which antihistamine did they put her on?</p><p></p><p>I'm sure the vet gave you all the options but did he draw blood? The thyroid acting up (despite medications) can contribute to the skin problems. Consider a thyroid test if you need to go back for more skin problems. Was a fecal done for parasites?</p><p></p><p>Keeping the area clean will really help it heal quicker. Be sure to scrub it up a couple of times a day and get all the soap residue off. </p><p></p><p>As you've seen, hotspots can develop in hours and is usually well established by the time it is noticed. </p><p></p><p>Did the vet recommend any type of topical ointment or spray to deter the chewing? If not try a 50/50 mix of bitter apple and liquid heat. A vet I worked for (in California) prescribed that and I thought he was nuts but the clients raved about it, especially during flea season when hotspots were a constant problem. Personally I've never used it, too worried about it getting on the kids or on me...but the clients raved about it.</p><p></p><p>There are foods out there for allergic dogs but if its been on the same food for the last couple of months, I wouldn't suspect that the food is the issue. Then again, different lots of food and different chances for contaminants to cause problems. </p><p></p><p>If your dog has dry skin to begin with, that can increase the dermititis. Are you giving any type of supplements? If not, regular OTC fish oil capsules added to the daily rations can make a huge difference in the skin and coat.</p><p></p><p>Skin problems are a PITA.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Stressed2theHilt, post: 59246, member: 1409"] Allergic dermatitis can drive you nuts. Odd to have started like this in an older dog but not that uncommon in a hypothyroid dog. Which antihistamine did they put her on? I'm sure the vet gave you all the options but did he draw blood? The thyroid acting up (despite medications) can contribute to the skin problems. Consider a thyroid test if you need to go back for more skin problems. Was a fecal done for parasites? Keeping the area clean will really help it heal quicker. Be sure to scrub it up a couple of times a day and get all the soap residue off. As you've seen, hotspots can develop in hours and is usually well established by the time it is noticed. Did the vet recommend any type of topical ointment or spray to deter the chewing? If not try a 50/50 mix of bitter apple and liquid heat. A vet I worked for (in California) prescribed that and I thought he was nuts but the clients raved about it, especially during flea season when hotspots were a constant problem. Personally I've never used it, too worried about it getting on the kids or on me...but the clients raved about it. There are foods out there for allergic dogs but if its been on the same food for the last couple of months, I wouldn't suspect that the food is the issue. Then again, different lots of food and different chances for contaminants to cause problems. If your dog has dry skin to begin with, that can increase the dermititis. Are you giving any type of supplements? If not, regular OTC fish oil capsules added to the daily rations can make a huge difference in the skin and coat. Skin problems are a PITA. [/QUOTE]
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