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suz · 11-17-2005, 09:15 AM

I used to have a LARGE dog that was alerigic to flea bites too! The vet put him on Predneslone (sp). His was so bad that all the hair on his tail and about 1/2 of his back would fall off. He looked like he had the worst case of mange you're ever seen. I felt so bad for him. The meds helped tremendously!! Only draw back was that (at the time) steriods shortened the lifespan of animals. That was about 20 years ago, so I don't know if they've been improved or not. I sure hope so. Might want to ask your vet. Just a thought.

Suz

11-17-2005, 09:15 AM	#4
suz Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 741	Flea bites.... I used to have a LARGE dog that was alerigic to flea bites too! The vet put him on Predneslone (sp). His was so bad that all the hair on his tail and about 1/2 of his back would fall off. He looked like he had the worst case of mange you're ever seen. I felt so bad for him. The meds helped tremendously!! Only draw back was that (at the time) steriods shortened the lifespan of animals. That was about 20 years ago, so I don't know if they've been improved or not. I sure hope so. Might want to ask your vet. Just a thought. Suz __________________ Suz The more people I meet... The more I love my dogs!!! Last edited by suz; 11-17-2005 at 09:18 AM.