[MishyMish]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I've dealt w/ allergies big time. They're awful. In the majority of cases, a person will go to their general Vet again and again and again (like I did) - DON'T do it. Instead, go asap to a Vet Derm - you will be amazed and relieved that someone can deal with the case easily and with so much expertise.

If you can't get to a Derm asap, I'd get a steroid inj asap until you can get her to the Derm. When itching is this bad *and* when it's breaking the skin - then you really need to treat the symptom (itching) treated asap; otherwise, you have an even higher risk of skin infection (which you already have).

It's doubtful that it's from food, but an allergy type diet may help support her. But I wouldn't mess w/ diet until you see a Derm. Bullies, btw, will have all sorts of chems on them - so I'm not sure that's a great treat for her right now; I understand the distraction element though.

Longterm is like what Crystal said - Steroids, Temaril P, Atopica, allergy testing/shots.

Most important right now, imho, is a Vet Derm and getting her asap relief.

Hang in there, it's tough.

Just out of curiosity, what makes you think it's not related to the food? It seems that most of the time it is the food.