So we had our appointment with the Dermatologist this morning. We were in with her for an hour and a half and she took us through loads of information.
Alfie got an antibiotic shot (good for two weeks) has been prescribed
Prednisilone (corticosteroid) one twice a day
Piriton antihistamine 1/4 twice a day
2 new shampoos for a daily bath 10 minutes each
Malaseb - anti bacterial/anti fungal
Episoothe virbac
Fuciderm cream
Anallergenic royal Canin
So far he has only had his first pills and his bath with each shampoo, we introduced the new food for dinner 40gms Arden Grange Hypoallergenic and 10gms Anallergenic Royal Canin, he picked round his usual food to get at the RC.
When we combed him after his bath, little matts just fell out, along with lots of powdery dry skin which has never really combed out before, he has tried to bite and scratch, but not as much as he would normally.
I am feeling really positive and it may be wishful thinking but I feel he is a lot less agitated tonight and much more comfortable. The derm was very direct about the possibility that We may be only able to manage the symptoms for him and may never find the cause, she did some Cytology testing and we should get results on Wednesday. She doesn't feel a full allergy bloodwork will be useful as this is usually only done on dogs who are at least 12 months.
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