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Originally Posted by lil fu fu girl  If she is allergic to dust mites you might want to ask your vet about trying her on an antihistamine first before dishing out $ for tests. Andromeda is allergic to everything this time of year and usually stays on antihistamines until fall. It takes a couple of days before they start to work, but once in her system, the itching goes 99% away. Good luck |
antihistamines do not work in all dogs but it is definitely worth a try and antihist work best when using omega 3 fish oil and i like
Welcome to Nordic Naturals omega 3 as it is anchovie and sardine and best omega 3 and distilled so no mercury as mercury causes itching in dogs. some of the antihistamines on my allergy group that are working well is zyrtec - benedryl is used as well 1mg per pound BUT sometimes benedryl amps the dog up and some it sedates so depends on the dog as my dog it amps up like a dog on crack bouncing from bed to bed and totally agitated