It has been two weeks friday, since he has had his steroid shot and it has helped amazingly. We have not let him out in the grass since then. We are still waiting for the results of the allergy test. The cost was $200.00 but if it really allergies and he can get relief from shots it is worth it. The hair on his back legs is starting to grow back. The vet warned me that I was bathing him to much that once a week was too much so I have let him go over two and amazingly -- no scratching. His ears were a problem and she did a swab test on him and they were not infected - she feels allergy and so far no scratching of the ears- I feel like the steroid shot is the help but not a good long term solution- I will let everyone know as soon as I find out the results... I hope all the info I have shared has helped-- I have gained so much great info from everyone on hear that I am truly grateful...
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Originally Posted by mel Vincente  OMG I have the same problem with Trixie. She started in March and it's been all down hill from there. First they thought food allergy so we switch the food and put her on an antibiotic, predisone and a special shampoo.. Then they thought Yeast infection so she was put very expensive yeast medicine and a new shampoo for two weeks.. From there they wanted to put her on Atopica for allergies (for the rest of her life) so I switched vets.. This vet is treating her for mites. (manage) it's been four weeks and little to no change. I too put shirts on her to stop her from ripping her body raw. We have an appointment Thursday to recheck her but I'm now convinced it's not manage either after seeing this site. Trixie is also very greasy and flaky so I read on here to try baby shampoo or (human) dandruff shampoo so I went out yesterday to get some.. She seemed to scratch a little less but it's to soon to tell. Good Luck with your pup and let me know what happens I could use some help too... Thank.. Missy |