Thread: Itchy Yorkie :(
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Old 11-14-2013, 11:22 PM   #8
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So, are her itchies seasonal or year round? If seasonal, then you may want to medicate during the season with OTC anti histamines, Temaril-P, steroids. If year round, then you want to consider (if OTCs don't work) Atopica and/or allergy testing and shots.

I've dealt with allergies in 2 of mine, and they are so complicated and tough to deal with...so I really feel your pain.

Here is a Library thread on approaching allergies too: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/die...tart-here.html
This. ^^^

What does the vet normally do?

It doesn't sound like food allergies, but if you are changing diets for a trial make sure it is novel or it's a waste of time. Either a hydrolyzed rx food for twelve weeks or a homecooked diet of one novel protein and one novel carb...
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