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Gingergirlsmom · 10-13-2007, 04:22 AM

Awww, allergies are really difficult to deal with. I give Ginger Benedryl too. Search Bendryl on this site, there is a good thread that gives dosages for dogs. Ginger is a big girl and gets 1/2 an adult benedryl two times a day. Smaller yorkies need smaller amounts.

She also gets oatmeal baths (Aveeno Collodial Oatmeal Bath) This is not a shampoo, it's for soaking. I fill up the sink, mix a packet in, stand her in it and just keep pouring it over her body. Usually that slows the itching for a day or two.

Also, instead of fighting with matted hair (from chewing) I've given in and keep her hair really short. It makes it easier to monitor the state of her skin as well.

Do you know what your little one is allergic to?

10-13-2007, 04:22 AM	#5
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,283	Awww, allergies are really difficult to deal with. I give Ginger Benedryl too. Search Bendryl on this site, there is a good thread that gives dosages for dogs. Ginger is a big girl and gets 1/2 an adult benedryl two times a day. Smaller yorkies need smaller amounts. She also gets oatmeal baths (Aveeno Collodial Oatmeal Bath) This is not a shampoo, it's for soaking. I fill up the sink, mix a packet in, stand her in it and just keep pouring it over her body. Usually that slows the itching for a day or two. Also, instead of fighting with matted hair (from chewing) I've given in and keep her hair really short. It makes it easier to monitor the state of her skin as well. Do you know what your little one is allergic to? __________________ Ginger Bernie Fun Kitty Last edited by Gingergirlsmom; 10-13-2007 at 04:24 AM.