I'm so sorry Resse is not finding relief, I know how it breaks your heart to watch your baby so uncomfortable. How long did you try things before you decided it wasn't working? Just curious because it took about 3 month or more before I saw any improvements in Jazzie after I switched her food.
I know what you are going through I went through it for years with Jazzie. The first 5 years of her life was so miserable for her. The itchies would get so bad in the spring and fall to where her skin would start to blister from the dermatitus. I cried from sheer frustration of not being able to help her.
I finally found a veterinary dermotolotist and took Jazzie in.We started with an allergy test by just drawing blood first. We were lucky since the results showed she is alergic to:
1. Cat Dander
2. Dust Mites
3. Seasonal Pollen
Thank goodness she was not allergic to fleas or food! The food allergies are based on trial and error and is really difficult to control.
The doctor wanted her to start on the injections just like Reese. I didn't want to do that so I did a lot of research. Here are the changes we made:
So we ripped up the carpet and put in tile floors. Got the sofa steam cleaned. Switched the matress cover & pillows to the hypo-allergenic ones.
We don't have cats but my sister does, so Jazzie is not allowed to go to my sisters house unless she takes Benadryl before and after the visit.
When the pollen count is high, I was gave her Benadryl.
Switched her food to Natural Balance Potato & Duck formula
She get's no dairy products (except for a very, very special treat)
and I'm really careful about how much food she gets that are high in gluten.
That was about 3-4 years ago that I made all the changes - today I can't remember the last time she needed Benadryl!
I sure hope you and Reese can stop worring about the itchies - My heart goes out to you both. |