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Originally Posted by diggy4  well i questioned that route also but all 3 vets i have seen said not likey a environmental thing being i have 2 yorkies reacting the same exact way within 24 hours. They said seasonal allergies in 2 different dogs would react differently....and likey at different times. I use no yard chemicals and have no new plants they are around. They also said environmental allergies act a lil differently as both my dogs have hives in their pits of knees and arms...which she said is classic contact allergy reaction. So yes, i am pursuing all avenues but 3 different vets are steering me away from seasonal. If i dont get this under control soon i will definately pursuit environmental. |
That is interesting that they all said they didn't think it's environmental. Max and Abbie both get hives when I take them to my parents to vist during the fall or if we're having a mild winter--when the leaves are on the ground and it's really damp outside. Both get hives in the same spots--on the inner thighs of their back legs, and on their bellies. Max also gets them on the top of his head. I'm generally there for a short visit (because they live 5-6 hrs away) but it's just enough to expose them to whatever is in my parent's back yard. After giving them benadryl and after I take them home the hives clear up. My vet said that it is something environmental. And it's clearly a seasonal thing because they don't get hives when we visit during the summer. I hope you can find out whatever is causing the hives. I know how upsetting it can be watching your dog with the itchies and not know what to do to make it go away.