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Originally Posted by dwerten  steroids and atopica will work for allergies but i prefer temarilp which is prednisolone and steroids have to be weaned on and off so best to give small doses every other day than one big whamy of dexamothesone which is much stronger and does not last long either -- my dd is 6lb and on 1/2 tab every other day and her blood work is perfect - NOW that being said i prefer natural first and tried everything natural for years but she was miserable. Ask your vet about zyrtec as i found in reading that is what works better as many dogs benedryl does not work and they have to give 2-3 times a day - Steroids will not work for food allergy only environmental allergies |
I was just saying that to my family. I am trying to relate this to my allergies, of which there are both environmental and food. It seemed the steroids would only work for about a week and then she would start itching again. I myself am allergic benedryl and I use Zrytec and have always liked it. I will talk to my vet about how much to give her. I am only giving her .25 mgs of predisone twice a day for a couple of days and then 1x a day for a couple of days and then every other day. I prefer the pills over the injection because it is a lower dose.
I don't think the benedryl worked at all for Miracle, as I did not see much of a difference.
I bathed her and washed her paws real well last night in her hypoallergice shampoo making sure to dilute it first. I started her on Natural balance LID and she was hestiant at first but then goobled it up.
I really hope all of this works.
Thank you so much for your help!!!!