My dog has a severe allergy to flea bites. The Vet has suggested different allergy medications to control the itching (benadryl, etc.), we tried a few topical sprays that were recommended by the Vet. Nothing works. The Vet has given her a couple of steriod injections and said it would give her some relief. It didn’t and I don’t want her to have any more steroids. The Vet doesn’t have any more suggestions other than putting her on harsh medications. Frontline only kills the fleas after they bite. It’s my poor dog that concerns me. She is scratching herself raw. Does anyone have any remedies that have worked? I’ve done vinegar rinses, tea tree oil rubs, anti-itch shampoos, the allergy pills, the topical sprays and nothing helps. Also, I was wondering if anyone had a good flea repellent that is safe to put on my dog.
We have tented the house and sprayed the yard for fleas. We live in a rural area and it’s impossible to get rid of all the fleas. I tried Frontline, Advantage and Revolution. The problem is a flea bite allergy and not food allergy.

i’m hoping to find home or over-the-counter remedies as we’ve just spent $150 to find out he’s got an allergy, but have yet to figureout WHAT he’s allergic to! thanks, in advance.
oh, and we’re giving him benadryl, but he’s still miserable & scratching almost non-stop. he developed a staph infection from an open wound (caused by scratching himself)

and up until this point it has worked wonders for him. He has alot of skin allergies which is very common in his breed… he is a Basset Hound. I was just wondering if anyone may know of anything else I could do?? Obvisously he has just kind of became immune to the benadryl! I plan on taking him back to the vet I just wanted to see if maybe anyone had any other ideas before I did that may be less expensive b/c trust me I have paid my fair share of vet bills this month… thanks
I have him on Science Diet food which was recommened by his vet at Banfield….

I have a dog with itching problem. I use canine advanitx on her and have also been giving her supplements for skin and coat.

I understand that benadryl(diphenhydramine) helps provide relief. Drs Foster/Smith sells benadryl in 50 mg caps. That is plenty for a person, it seems like a lot for an animal.

I am interested in hearing what other dog owners have had success with, in terms of treating canine skin allergy symptoms?

A skin allergy is the body’s over-reaction to one or more allergens in our environment. Allergic contact dermatitis occurs when your skin comes in contact with an allergen that your skin is sensitive or allergic to. Jewelry metals and fragrances top the list of substances most likely to cause serious skin rashes. It can also be triggered by a number of factors, including plants, animals, clothing, food and heat. Eczema is a term used for a group of skin conditions having several things in common: dryness, itching, inflammation and thickening of skin, and recurrence. Contact dermatitis occurs at all ages, whereas atopic dermatitis is most often a problem in kids. Hand dermatitis is caused by skin irritants such as detergents or chemicals. Dry skin occurs because of lack of water in the stratum corneum.

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Just about everyone around you has suffered from some type of allergy at some time and who wants to be running to the doctor all the time? Wouldn’t you rather deal with it naturally and/or find the underlying cause and de4al with it whenever possible.

Allergy relief does not have to be complex or worrisome because of the harsh chemicals. You also must remember that most modern medicine cures do no more than mask your symptoms.

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I have been giving him some liquid vitamins that have omega fish oils and stuff in it. It supposively helps, but he still is so miserable. I have treated him for the fleas with frontline. But his skin has lessions on it and he constantly licks himself and scratches. What else can I do to help him get some relief?

Allergies in general are defined as hypersensitivity to some foreign particle or the other. Different people have different kinds of tolerances for foreign bodies. When some people cannot adjust with certain elements in their surroundings, they may suffer from certain skin problems that are commonly referred to as skin allergies.

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have tried oatmeal shampoo, benadryl allergy meds, and dream coat for itching, shedding etc. her skin is pink from head to toe. itches constantly. she’s miserable and so is the rest of the family. HELP!

I am having allergy skin tests in a few days… and im not allowed to have any antihistamines 4 days prior.