Allergic Reaction

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by Adi-and-Missy

She was just supposed to get a trim, but they dd end up shaving her. I rinsed her with warm water but did not use shampoo as I did not want to irritate the reaction further. I will keep one of her tshirts on her to keep from itching her belly. Thank you for the suggestions!! I am going to go buy some coconut oil right now!
If she's still like this tonight, I am taking the day of tomorrow an taking her back to the vet

how did she do after you rinsed her ? I would use cool water as warm can open pores and allow allergent into skin

[Wrenee4]

I had a Schnauzer when I was little that could never be shaved...only cut with scissors. He would always have an allergic reaction for the razor. I am not sure why as I was really young, but we only had his hair cut after that and he never had another reaction!

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by dwerten

yes i use coconut oil as it is a natural antibacterial and antifungal and heals the wounds quickly so any broken skin i would use that and any burns i would use calendula

Was there a certain kind of coconut oil to get? I think you may have told me before, but i forgot to note it somewhere. I should get some to put in the doggy first aid kit. Did you say Whole Foods has it?

[capt_noonie]

Is Missy feeling any better yet?

[cathys]

Sorry to hear that your baby is hurting. I would probably bath him in his regular shampoo to get anything off him, using cool water. Then put on a t shirt to keep him from hurting himself more. I hope he feels better soon.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Adi-and-Missy

it ok to use coconut oil on broken skin. The benadryl helped but not with the inside of her ears were the worst of it is

Don't rinse her in warm water. Use cool water as cool as she can stand it. But, do a rinse of 1 part vinager to 10 parts water. This is a natural antibacterial. Then rinse with cool water. Because she is scratching, which is making matters worse, you need to keep on eye on her open wounds to make sure she doesn't develop a staph infection. Yes, you can use Neosporin or a like triple antibiotic....but, not often, you want those wounds to dry up. If she continues itching badly. I low dosage cortisone shot might be needed. I don't recommend them and most good vets administer them with reservation, but will when a dog is that uncomfortable.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Don't rinse her in warm water. Use cool water as cool as she can stand it. But, do a rinse of 1 part vinager to 10 parts water. This is a natural antibacterial. Then rinse with cool water. Because she is scratching, which is making matters worse, you need to keep on eye on her open wounds to make sure she doesn't develop a staph infection. Yes, you can use Neosporin or a like triple antibiotic....but, not often, you want those wounds to dry up. If she continues itching badly. I low dosage cortisone shot might be needed. I don't recommend them and most good vets administer them with reservation, but will when a dog is that uncomfortable.

What about the ears? Am I right for thinking ears are more sensitive?

[chandracz]

Has Missy gotten any better? Sorry she's hurting...

[chandracz]

I need a "doggy first aid kit" what kinds of things do you keep in there?

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Was there a certain kind of coconut oil to get? I think you may have told me before, but i forgot to note it somewhere. I should get some to put in the doggy first aid kit. Did you say Whole Foods has it?

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

What about the ears? Am I right for thinking ears are more sensitive?

There is a Benadryl topical that you can purchase to alleviate the itching. However, I usually keep Chris Christensen's Peace and Kindness on hand at all times.

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

There is a Benadryl topical that you can purchase to alleviate the itching. However, I usually keep Chris Christensen's Peace and Kindness on hand at all times.

i use this too it has colloidal silver in it

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Was there a certain kind of coconut oil to get? I think you may have told me before, but i forgot to note it somewhere. I should get some to put in the doggy first aid kit. Did you say Whole Foods has it?

nutiva from whole foods is fine for topical - I use another brand for internal and topical but you have to order it online

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by chandracz

I need a "doggy first aid kit" what kinds of things do you keep in there?

Here is a link to a list from YT http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...g-dosages.html

I don't have all those things in the link. I basically have a peoples first aid kit, and then added to it, hydrogen peroxide, nutrical, diarsynal paste (for diahrea, works great), liquid (kids) benedryl. For the canned pumpkin, if you buy a can, get a melon baller or small spoon and make little balls and freeze them, so if you need to give pumpkin you don't have to waste the rest of the can.

[Adi-and-Missy]

I just want to thank everyone for their great advice! I am now armed with Nutiva, Calendula ointment and children's benadryl.
Missy's doing a lot better. Scrathcing and rubbing her ears on the carpet is way down. She still does it but not very often Don't know if this is just normal scratching or still because of the irritation. I'm still nervous because she's almost back to her normal self but not quite. She's eating, but not as much as usual. She's still as energetic as ever though!! I've been using the coconut oil on her belly and the belly scratching is almost gone! Where she drew blood is drying up. Her ears are not pink at all until she scratches or rubs them! And then they stay pink for soooo long. I will try the Celendula on her ears today and see if that helps.
Again, thank you all for your help! I seriously don't know what I would do without you all and YT. Sometimes you just need more than what your Vet tells you, ya know?

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by Adi-and-Missy

I just want to thank everyone for their great advice! I am now armed with Nutiva, Calendula ointment and children's benadryl.
Missy's doing a lot better. Scrathcing and rubbing her ears on the carpet is way down. She still does it but not very often Don't know if this is just normal scratching or still because of the irritation. I'm still nervous because she's almost back to her normal self but not quite. She's eating, but not as much as usual. She's still as energetic as ever though!! I've been using the coconut oil on her belly and the belly scratching is almost gone! Where she drew blood is drying up. Her ears are not pink at all until she scratches or rubs them! And then they stay pink for soooo long. I will try the Celendula on her ears today and see if that helps.
Again, thank you all for your help! I seriously don't know what I would do without you all and YT. Sometimes you just need more than what your Vet tells you, ya know?

I would not put calendula on the ears it is for burns only - you can use the coconut oil as some use this for an ear cleaner but put a little on cotton ball and gently wipe the ears - i think she might have an ear infection so if it continues have them swab the ears and check for yeast or bacteria infection - the benedryl will not help for an infection- it will only help from an allergic reaction to combat the histamine release in the body

what happens is they itch which releases the histamines so the more they itch the worse it gets like when you scratch a mosquito bite the more you itch the more itchy it gets same effect so i have to hold dd walk her in my arms get her to calm down when she gets an itchy attack or have her lay on my lap until she calms down and that helps alot