The last couple of months when it started to warm up I noticed Taycie becoming uncomfortable. Her eyes would run and she would rub her little face on everything. And then she really started to scratch..
I quickly called the vet and she told me to start giving her 5mg of Benadryl every 12 hours.
This has kept things under control. I can tell when she is uncomfortable and when she needs meds. Last week I mentioned everything at our vet appointment and she said keep doing what you are doing.
But this week.. I have noticed when we are at the park she REALLY flares up.. especially if they just cut the grass. This afternoon I noticed the skin around her eyes was really red and her ears were red as well.. Her skin gets really red and patchy.
I called the vet immediately and told her what was going on. She looked miserable. She told me to start bathing her more frequently and give her Benadryl every 8hrs vs. 12hrs.
So I gave her a dose and gave her a bath. In about 20 minutes.. All the redness was gone and she looked great!!!!!!!!! I was so relieved. Along with Benadryl, The bath really did the trick.
I am just wondering if anyone has any suggestions on bathing more then once a week. I am nervous to increase, but along with the Benadryl it truly did help immensely.
Does anyone have any recommendations on Shampoos, Conditioners, Wipes... I just don't want to dry her out in the process. I was also looking at Vet's Best at Petco and they look really great.. Does anyone have experience with this particular line and allergies?
http://www.vetsbest.com/pdf/VB_16ozAIRS3165810345.pdf Dog Products | Veterinarian's Best: All-Natural Products for your pets' health.
I also thought of supplementing with Fish/Salmon oil.. But.. Poor thing can NOT tolerate fish.. whatsoever.. I have done this in the past, and she ended up with REALLY dry skin and runny itchy eyes. So.. That is out of the question too... The minute I stopped.. her skin got better!
I just feel so bad! She loves to be outside...Poor Little girl.