Follow up for itchy Yorkie

[BorderKelpie]

Oh, wow. you guys are soooo sweet!

I will let you know how my Bug-man does on this. I so very appreciate your kindness toward him (and me). I know he's not a Yorkie, but he is very special to me - he likes my Yorkies, though. Does that help? lol I've actually been so upset about him, I wondered if it won't have been better for him to have a better owner that can do right by him. I love him so much, this is killing me. I've never dealt with itchy dogs before. He has so many problems lately and I'm desperate for him.

Thank you!

[4carolyn]

You are the best owner he could have! You have looked hard for something to help him and not given up. Best of luck.

[BorderKelpie]

Thank you, 4carolyn, that means a lot.

[Sophy1055]

Thank you,I'll try this. My little Benjamin is itching all the time and nothing helps. Now he has a hot spot on his paw probably because of his itchiness and I have to put a cone on him,so he doesn't lick the ointment... but I'm afraid that he's going to lick his paw again after the wound heals. It's like a nightmare.

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Sophy1055

Thank you,I'll try this. My little Benjamin is itching all the time and nothing helps. Now he has a hot spot on his paw probably because of his itchiness and I have to put a cone on him,so he doesn't lick the ointment... but I'm afraid that he's going to lick his paw again after the wound heals. It's like a nightmare.

Have you yet tried OTC antihistamines, Temaril-P, Atopica, or Apoquel...? Are they seasonal or year round?

[Sophy1055]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Have you yet tried OTC antihistamines, Temaril-P, Atopica, or Apoquel...? Are they seasonal or year round?

No,I hadn't. What is it? It's the first time he got a hot spot,in the past he was just itching all year round. The vet prescribed him Resortin ointment and it helped to heal the wound really fast,but it didn't stop itching. He also prescribed Hydroxyzine for itching and Peroxiderm Shampoo,the shampoo doesn't work for Benjamin though.

[BorderKelpie]

Sophy1055, have you had his ears checked recently? One of my vets has noticed that dogs tend to give themselves lick granulomas on their paws when they have issues with their ears. I know it's weird, but she's right more often than wrong and has gotten many dogs to leave their paws alone after treating their ears.

Little update on Bug. The spray and soap finally came in (it really wasn't a long wait, but since it was for Bug, it felt like forever lol). Since it was so cold that day, I just used the spray and bathed him the following day. Ok, I know it sounds weird, but oh! I love the way he looks and feels after his bath! Even his coat color looked better (he's black, but has stained/rusted his coat). He acts as if he feels better. He is still itching, but not as badly. I am finally feeling hopeful!

Thank you so much for letting me know about this stuff. It smells odd, but is not unpleasant, I'm even starting to like the smell, I guess because I can see it helping him.

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Sophy1055

No,I hadn't. What is it? It's the first time he got a hot spot,in the past he was just itching all year round. The vet prescribed him Resortin ointment and it helped to heal the wound really fast,but it didn't stop itching. He also prescribed Hydroxyzine for itching and Peroxiderm Shampoo,the shampoo doesn't work for Benjamin though.

All of those things are things you could try for enviro allergies...and I'd especially give something since it seems your kiddo has them all year round. Read more about allergies here, and how to approach them: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/die...tart-here.html

[Sophy1055]

Originally Posted by BorderKelpie

Sophy1055, have you had his ears checked recently? One of my vets has noticed that dogs tend to give themselves lick granulomas on their paws when they have issues with their ears. I know it's weird, but she's right more often than wrong and has gotten many dogs to leave their paws alone after treating their ears.

Little update on Bug. The spray and soap finally came in (it really wasn't a long wait, but since it was for Bug, it felt like forever lol). Since it was so cold that day, I just used the spray and bathed him the following day. Ok, I know it sounds weird, but oh! I love the way he looks and feels after his bath! Even his coat color looked better (he's black, but has stained/rusted his coat). He acts as if he feels better. He is still itching, but not as badly. I am finally feeling hopeful!

Thank you so much for letting me know about this stuff. It smells odd, but is not unpleasant, I'm even starting to like the smell, I guess because I can see it helping him.

Thank you so much for all your advice and your care. The vet checked his ears last week and they were fine. I'll try to get that soap and spray as well and hopefully it will help him. I'll also talk to a different vet.

[Sophy1055]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

All of those things are things you could try for enviro allergies...and I'd especially give something since it seems your kiddo has them all year round. Read more about allergies here, and how to approach them: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/die...tart-here.html

Thank you,I'll read about allergies. I'm so confused,because his skin looks good and I got him checked last week,so the vet didn't see any problems...but my baby is still itching.