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Originally Posted by FL Tink  My baby is having some itching and scratching. someplaces she has scratched the fur right off.
I have changed foods, only using holistic foods, i give nupro supplement and shampoo for sensitive skins.
i feel so bad for her.
sometimes she chews her left front paw..but that is kinda new.
she doesnt get any grains at all.
i have used coconut oil too in her diet too to help her skin.
We have an appointment this weekend at the vet.
I am just cant imagine giving her drugs. Are there any concerns you have about the cyclosporine in atopica??
thanks girl! |
Aw, your poor girl. Allergies can be so awful
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Sure, there are concerns w/ Atopica as w/ any drug. That said, when it becomes a quality of life issue, I have no problem giving it until the drug indicates to me otherwise (ie, side effects arise).
I've seen 3 Vet Derms at our derm clinic -- they are INCREDIBLE. So, here is kind of a bottom line (assuming you've ruled out that it's food allergy, in which case you just eliminate the agent) -- if your dog is young and needs almost year-round allergy support (meds), then do the the allergy testing and have the custom injections made for your dog (keeping in mind that the injections are not effective in ALL dogs) - this is pricey, but for year round medication support, it really is either cheaper, or about the same over time.
IF your dog is elderly and/or only needs seasonal med support, then medication (Temaril-P, Atopica, steroids) may be a fine route to go.
For me, I think Marcel is going to need year round Atopica support - so I *think* want to have him tested eventually as he is only 2.5 yrs old.
Hope that helps.
