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Originally Posted by sportschick  Anyway, I don't want to have to use the Benadryl to control her allergies every night so I am trying to wipe her down with baby wipes. I wipe her face, ears, paws, etc. I am hoping that helps to get the pollen off her. |
Why don't you want to use the Benadryl? It may really help her. Allergies are so miserable...I've been there w/ my dogs and know what you're going through. We have a Vet Derm we see, and they are utterly amazing. As far as the wipes...it may help, but it's kinda like putting a band aid on a burst artery. Pollens are microscopic, and they're EVERYwhere...so wipes can help only a tiny bit.
If her quality of life is affected, I'd really suggest treating her. Start w/ OTCs (like Ben./Zyrtec/Claritin) - you have to give them for 2 weeks solid before judging efficacy. Those usually don't work well for most allergy dogs, but you never know so they're worth a try. If those don't work, then you start thinking of Atopica or allergy testing if they allergies are mostly year round. If seasonal, then you consider Temaril P or steroids.