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05-27-2013, 02:59 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2013 Location: TH
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| Severe allergies My 2 year old yorkie has developed severe allergies all over her body. The vet has put her on a dog food only diet ( no people food), with snacks being only fruits and veggies. I feel so sorry for her as she tries to brush against anything in order to scratch parts she can't reach. If anyone has any suggestions as to what I should do, please let me know! Thanks very much! |
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05-27-2013, 03:16 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA
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| I have an 8 year old Yorkie that has suffered year round with allergies...We have finally determined that some foods (chicken) really cause her issues; however, he main allergies are environmental. I have had her tested (VARL Testing) by my Vet and an Allergist, results were the same so she is now receiving injections of the serum they devised based on her highest triggers every 3 weeks. Unfortunately, her biggest concern is human dander!!! Funny but not really! The shots are very simple and the vet gives you instructions on how to administer them, I swear no one hates needles more than I but it really is simple and painless. The serum is good for 6 months and for my 8lb (gained a little weight) girl it is $185. Additionally, she on occasion has flare ups that require steroids and antibiotics due to secondary infection. I also must bathe her with a prescription shampoo, once a week. 1 bottle last all year and is under $20 Does your pup get little blisters etc? If so you may want to talk to your vet about trying Varl testing. It has been a lifesaver for my Mini. If your pup is just itchy, you may want to try a hypoallergenic, moisturizing shampoo and some coconut oil or other supplement...approved by your vet OR go straight to a nutritionist and start that route. Did your vet give you a Prescription diet? If not, I would definitely talk to him about that or again, go straight to a vet nutritionist. There are some things you can give your pup that "shouldn't" hurt, like baby carrots, pieces of apple, and other things. There are many threads here that are packed with info about this. Keep us posted and don't despair, it will take awhile but managing this problem can and more often than not will happen!
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05-27-2013, 09:05 AM | #3 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bella Vista Arkansas
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| Out 9 yr old chihuahua has severe allergies. He has been on shots for 3 yrs and we are just winding down and stopping. The shots have helped so much that now we can manage it with benedryl. He is allergic to many weeds, trees, chicken, certain grains... The testing and shots were a godsend. I too had shots for many years and it helped me a lot. Not that I don't still go through the pollen, etc, but not as severe and it is manageable with over the the counter. Good luck, and it really will be so helpful to get the testing done. It's so hard for them when they are suffering so. |
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