Re: [PyrNet-L] Fur staining and allergies!

["Elizabeth L. Mihalcik" <elm@flmnh.ufl.edu>]

>Deanna,

Benadryl (liquid) may relieve the itching.  It works for my corgi, Darwin.
Give the dosage as recommended for young children.  This was recommened by
my vet.  My corgi is on Frontline for fleas and ticks so this type of
allergy is out.  But, he suffers from grass allergies.  I put the dose in a
small bowl of milk and drinks it right up.  It is the most inexpensive way
to treat.  Darwin's allergy is seasonal, esp in the summer.

Elizabeth

>
>Lucy is just over five months old, and we've been told she is suffering
>from some mild allergies.  She chews at her fur on her feet and thighs
>quite a bit.  Thankfully there is no apparent skin irritation (sores or
>rash), and we check her daily for fleas (she has none).  We are treating
>her by shampooing once a week with a hypoallergenic shampoo, and the vet
>reccomended adding DermCaps to her food twice a day.  Hopefully she will
>find some relief after the weather cools down here in Michigan.
>Any other pyr owners have allergy problems??   Does anyone have
>suggestions to relieve the itching??
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