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Old 06-09-2005, 09:15 AM   #5
nancyc
Yorkie Yakker
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Thank you for your replies. Since Benji is only 5 lbs I will try 3.5 cc
> of Benadryl. He seemed a little better after his bath. He scratched a
> little this a.m. - the redness seems to be going down. I really think it
> is something outside. Like Chloe, I think it may be the pollen etc from
> the yard.
>
> I would take him to the vet now, but, and I know it might sound terrible,
> but I'm going through a big vet expense right now with my older dog who
> has cancer. Benji has a neuter scheduled for July 1, where I will address
> the itching if it is still a problem.
>
> In the meantime, I will up the baths to every 3 days or so with the
> anti-itch shampoo and extra oatmeal conditioner. I will also keep him off
> the dirt and away from any greenery.
>
> Yorkies really do have sensitive skin..my Angel Muffin had itchies too,
> but never red patches.
>
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