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dollydoodle · 12-21-2011, 06:32 PM

One of my little ones has battled allergies on & off for her 4 years. I believe I've identified food triggers but haven't licked (pun, sorry) the problem completely. When she has flare ups of itching & licking I'd like to try a few things & I'm wondering if anyone has used these with success:

Fish oil: Can I take a capsule, poke a hole with a pin, & squirt this over her food once a day. How much should be used?

Hydrocortisone: Can I use made-for-human cream? Or, better yet, is there a topical spray or something that wouldn't be so greasy?

I've been using 1.5 ml of Children's Benadryl which helps (she's 3.5 lbs.)& I'm going to mix ground oatmeal added to her shampoo as suggested in this forum. Any help would be appreciated! Thank you!

12-21-2011, 06:32 PM	#1
dollydoodle Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,154	Allergie/itch control on a budget. Advice please? One of my little ones has battled allergies on & off for her 4 years. I believe I've identified food triggers but haven't licked (pun, sorry) the problem completely. When she has flare ups of itching & licking I'd like to try a few things & I'm wondering if anyone has used these with success: Fish oil: Can I take a capsule, poke a hole with a pin, & squirt this over her food once a day. How much should be used? Hydrocortisone: Can I use made-for-human cream? Or, better yet, is there a topical spray or something that wouldn't be so greasy? I've been using 1.5 ml of Children's Benadryl which helps (she's 3.5 lbs.)& I'm going to mix ground oatmeal added to her shampoo as suggested in this forum. Any help would be appreciated! Thank you!