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<blockquote data-quote="Star*" data-source="post: 282421" data-attributes="member: 4964"><p>D3'</p><p> </p><p>My large dog suffers from allergies like you can't believe. Being albino he's also got to wear sunscreen and we've run through the gamut of allergen causing foods. The number one cause of allergies and itchies is corn. (or so I'm told) Like Daisyface said - When was the last time you saw any dog wild or domestic in a field of corn peeling the husks back going "This one here's a goodn' pa~" haha. </p><p> </p><p>Most dog foods are horrid. I have done a lot of research and know the lingo so I really know what I'm talking about. If you have a Sams club and can get in to their pet food dept. They make a brand that is lamb and rice comparable to Eukanuba. Eukanuba is one of the handfull of dog foods that is safe for human consumption. That means that there are no rendered animals or phenibarbitol(sp) in it from rendering euthanized pets. It also has other ingredients which are beneficial to allergy ridden pups and a higher fat content than most. </p><p> </p><p>My next thought is allergies. We have been giving Casper OTC benadryl for years. You'll have to consult your vet for a per lb. dosage - and it will tend to make them a little sleepy/less active, but it helps with the itching, itching, itching, itching. We give Casp - 2 tabs 2x a day. MOrning and night. </p><p> </p><p>Most allergies though are airborne - it's just like kids with hayfever. The benadryl will help - but not a cure all. Another GOOD thing to get is the shampoo that the veterinarians sell that have oatmeal in them. You mix a cap full in a cup - wash the dog and rinse, RINSE, RINSE RINSE (cant empahsize rinsing enough) until there is absolutely NO bubbles when you run your hand through the coat. THEN apply this shampoo and let set 5-10 minutes. Rinse again - then towel dry. I think it's something called Chlorahexaderm and there is also a spray that goes with for when they are dry. </p><p> </p><p>WE also powder the bellies of all our dogs with Johnson & Johnson aloe vera baby powder. The generics are **** and only make dog gravy. We do armpits and bellies, privates and under the tail - I'm sure they sweat just like we do with large breasts but it helps keep them a little cooler. </p><p> </p><p>Lastly - we use Frontline as our flea preventative. Have for years. Don't really like anything else and did not have much success with the others. I've heard people complain this year and we ourselves had complaints about Dudes puppy's flea problem. BUT the foster parents have fleas like crazy and never listen to anyone about treating the yard AND house AND dogs - and pens and blankets and beds....so they put Frontline on their dogs and their dogs get fleas and then they say it doesn't work. </p><p> </p><p>I great test to see if you have fleas in your house is to put a white plate down on the floor add a little water and some Dawn dishwashing detergent. THen shine a light on it after dark and leave it sit. Fleas are attracted to the white reflected light and get stuck in the soap. This will let you know if you have an infestation or not. </p><p> </p><p>If you want to cheap out - or can't afford the help this year. Wet your dog thoroughly to the bone - then use a bottle of Dawn dishwashing detergent (the $1.00 a bottle kind from the dollar store is best) literally make a paste out of the Dawn and let it set and comb in the tub with a flea comb. Kill the fleas by popping them with the back of your thumbnail. Rinse and dry as normal. This can only give immediate relief. Once back in an infested yard or home fleas will seek out a blood meal. </p><p> </p><p>I've also heard of people using SEVIN dust on their outside dogs and in their pens. I'm not a huge fan of this either. Also someone told me that diatamacious earth worked but I'm not sure of the application. </p><p> </p><p>Also - in closing - you CAN put some dollar store triple antibiotic ointment on the sore a few times a day. They'll lick it for sure but you'll get some in there. </p><p> </p><p>As a very last resort - I made DF shoot ROUNDUP on all the climbing plants including the poison ivy - I watched my dog rub like a cat on the fence. I think - all these years that he's been breaking out the poison ivy COULD be to blame. (GGrrrrrrrrr we've spent boatloads of money with a local Dermatologist for dogs) Now he gets huge blisters full of dark blood on his back and no one seems to know what that is - except our vet says it's a secondary skin infection...well he goes from having nice fur to blood blisters. NOother signs so it's a mystery. </p><p> </p><p>Good luck - but if you do the bendaryl - Dollar General has it the cheapest unless you find a BOGO somewhere. </p><p> </p><p>Hope your pooch is feeling better soon.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Star*, post: 282421, member: 4964"] D3' My large dog suffers from allergies like you can't believe. Being albino he's also got to wear sunscreen and we've run through the gamut of allergen causing foods. The number one cause of allergies and itchies is corn. (or so I'm told) Like Daisyface said - When was the last time you saw any dog wild or domestic in a field of corn peeling the husks back going "This one here's a goodn' pa~" haha. Most dog foods are horrid. I have done a lot of research and know the lingo so I really know what I'm talking about. If you have a Sams club and can get in to their pet food dept. They make a brand that is lamb and rice comparable to Eukanuba. Eukanuba is one of the handfull of dog foods that is safe for human consumption. That means that there are no rendered animals or phenibarbitol(sp) in it from rendering euthanized pets. It also has other ingredients which are beneficial to allergy ridden pups and a higher fat content than most. My next thought is allergies. We have been giving Casper OTC benadryl for years. You'll have to consult your vet for a per lb. dosage - and it will tend to make them a little sleepy/less active, but it helps with the itching, itching, itching, itching. We give Casp - 2 tabs 2x a day. MOrning and night. Most allergies though are airborne - it's just like kids with hayfever. The benadryl will help - but not a cure all. Another GOOD thing to get is the shampoo that the veterinarians sell that have oatmeal in them. You mix a cap full in a cup - wash the dog and rinse, RINSE, RINSE RINSE (cant empahsize rinsing enough) until there is absolutely NO bubbles when you run your hand through the coat. THEN apply this shampoo and let set 5-10 minutes. Rinse again - then towel dry. I think it's something called Chlorahexaderm and there is also a spray that goes with for when they are dry. WE also powder the bellies of all our dogs with Johnson & Johnson aloe vera baby powder. The generics are **** and only make dog gravy. We do armpits and bellies, privates and under the tail - I'm sure they sweat just like we do with large breasts but it helps keep them a little cooler. Lastly - we use Frontline as our flea preventative. Have for years. Don't really like anything else and did not have much success with the others. I've heard people complain this year and we ourselves had complaints about Dudes puppy's flea problem. BUT the foster parents have fleas like crazy and never listen to anyone about treating the yard AND house AND dogs - and pens and blankets and beds....so they put Frontline on their dogs and their dogs get fleas and then they say it doesn't work. I great test to see if you have fleas in your house is to put a white plate down on the floor add a little water and some Dawn dishwashing detergent. THen shine a light on it after dark and leave it sit. Fleas are attracted to the white reflected light and get stuck in the soap. This will let you know if you have an infestation or not. If you want to cheap out - or can't afford the help this year. Wet your dog thoroughly to the bone - then use a bottle of Dawn dishwashing detergent (the $1.00 a bottle kind from the dollar store is best) literally make a paste out of the Dawn and let it set and comb in the tub with a flea comb. Kill the fleas by popping them with the back of your thumbnail. Rinse and dry as normal. This can only give immediate relief. Once back in an infested yard or home fleas will seek out a blood meal. I've also heard of people using SEVIN dust on their outside dogs and in their pens. I'm not a huge fan of this either. Also someone told me that diatamacious earth worked but I'm not sure of the application. Also - in closing - you CAN put some dollar store triple antibiotic ointment on the sore a few times a day. They'll lick it for sure but you'll get some in there. As a very last resort - I made DF shoot ROUNDUP on all the climbing plants including the poison ivy - I watched my dog rub like a cat on the fence. I think - all these years that he's been breaking out the poison ivy COULD be to blame. (GGrrrrrrrrr we've spent boatloads of money with a local Dermatologist for dogs) Now he gets huge blisters full of dark blood on his back and no one seems to know what that is - except our vet says it's a secondary skin infection...well he goes from having nice fur to blood blisters. NOother signs so it's a mystery. Good luck - but if you do the bendaryl - Dollar General has it the cheapest unless you find a BOGO somewhere. Hope your pooch is feeling better soon. [/QUOTE]
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