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cesar49 · 06-26-2008, 04:51 PM

[QUOTE=cinnamonmon;2074664]Im not even sure it is allergies...all I know is that it is not fleas. For about a week my dog has been biting at her rear end and feet which I know if common in allergies. Now she has a bright red rash on her lower abdomen. She is so uncomfortable can cant rest well without scratching. I did take her to the vet today and gave me Termeril P and didnt really give me any ideas what it was. I know I should have asked more questions. Anyways, she has had one dose of the Temeril p and is has not helped at all. She sleeps with me at night and I know she will not be restful tonight. I hate to see her so uncomfortable...is there anything else I can do for her?
I think it is either a food allergy (I did switch their food recently) or an allergy from plants (maybe poison ivy)...we walk in a field everyday, next to a stream and they love to walk right against the bank where there is poison ivy and other stuff. I changed the food back today to what I was using before which they werent eating that well but didnt have any itching problems with. I guess when I walk them now I will make them stay away from the bank, but for the meantime is there anything I can do to make her more comfortable? Thanks[/QUOTE
a vet visit is needed.. i have found some soothing shampoo at petsmart called earthbath.. my dogs feel better now..

06-26-2008, 04:51 PM	#3
cesar49 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: eagles nest ohio Posts: 1,325 Blog Entries: 1	[QUOTE=cinnamonmon;2074664]Im not even sure it is allergies...all I know is that it is not fleas. For about a week my dog has been biting at her rear end and feet which I know if common in allergies. Now she has a bright red rash on her lower abdomen. She is so uncomfortable can cant rest well without scratching. I did take her to the vet today and gave me Termeril P and didnt really give me any ideas what it was. I know I should have asked more questions. Anyways, she has had one dose of the Temeril p and is has not helped at all. She sleeps with me at night and I know she will not be restful tonight. I hate to see her so uncomfortable...is there anything else I can do for her? I think it is either a food allergy (I did switch their food recently) or an allergy from plants (maybe poison ivy)...we walk in a field everyday, next to a stream and they love to walk right against the bank where there is poison ivy and other stuff. I changed the food back today to what I was using before which they werent eating that well but didnt have any itching problems with. I guess when I walk them now I will make them stay away from the bank, but for the meantime is there anything I can do to make her more comfortable? Thanks[/QUOTE a vet visit is needed.. i have found some soothing shampoo at petsmart called earthbath.. my dogs feel better now.. __________________ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs.