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Submit Your QuestionTreat my dog for licking scratching
Hey! You could try bathing your dog in a medicated shampoo such as Zymox Advanced Enzymatic Shampoo and see if that helps! If it doesn't improve, I recommend having your vet take a look at your dog! -Dr. Lindsay Butzer https://www.1800petmeds.com/zymox+advanced+enzymatic+shampoo-prod13213.html
Taz is an 80 pound Shepherd/Lab mix. He takes Apoquel in the Spring to late Fall for seasonal allergies. I discontinued it for the winter but he has been licking his paws a lot and scratching and shaking his head. So I started the Apoquel again. But I am wondering if it could be a different problem because I didn't think the allergies would be bothering him in this frigid cold winter. We live in the middle of Kansas.
Hey! It is possible that he is allergic to multiple things including something that is in your home! If he is doing well on Apoquel, I recommend continuing it. -Dr. Lindsay Butzer
Vet recommended Zyrtec or Clariton to supplement Cytopoint shot for my dog but both have corn starch & she is highly allergic to corn. What can I use as alternative?
Hey! You could try Benadryl for allergies! The dose is 1mg per pound of body weight, so a 25 pound dog would get a 25mg Benadryl tablet. -Dr. Lindsay Butzer
My dog has dry skin in her ears, it itches and have bad smell. Also, she has the same problem in some parts of her body.
Hey! You could try Zymox Otic Enzymatic Solution for the ears and Zymox Advanced Enzymatic Shampoo for the skin! If it doesn't improve, I recommend that you take her to the vet to get checked out! -Dr. Lindsay Butzer https://www.1800petmeds.com/zymox+advanced+enzymatic+shampoo-prod13213.html https://www.1800petmeds.com/zymox+otic+enzymatic+solution+with+hydrocortisone-prod10622.html
How can I obtain a prescription from 1800Petmeds Vet so that I may purchase the Posatex 30g? (we have a 10 year old 65 pound Golden Retriever with ear infection)
Hey! Your vet will need to approve the prescription of Posatex in order for it to be filled! -Dr. Lindsay Butzer
Please help me find a cure for stinky dog losing back hair and flakey
Hey! You could try a medicated shampoo like Zymox Advanced Enzymatic Shampoo or Douxo S3 Pyo Shampoo and see if that helps! If it doesn't improve, you should bring him to his vet to get checked out! -Dr. Lindsay Butzer https://www.1800petmeds.com/douxo+s3+pyo+shampoo-prod11925.html https://www.1800petmeds.com/zymox+advanced+enzymatic+shampoo-prod13213.html
My dog has horrible skin issue. We have tried switching food, Benadryl, OTC meds for skin issues, nothing has helped him. At one point he was on an ATB and prednisone....it help while he was on it but a week after prednisone was complete, the issue returned. Do you have any suggestions to help him?
Hey! You might want to discuss allergy testing with your veterinarian to determine the cause of his skin reactions! It can be expensive but it might be a good solution for him! -Dr. Lindsay Butzer
What can I give my Molly girl that would help give her some sort of relief she’s always licking and itching. Her private area her paws under her belly. I’ve taken her to the vet and I’ll give her pills and shots and creams but it’s so expensive. is there anything that I can give her to give her some sort of relief
Hey! You could try bathing her in a medicated shampoo like Zymox and see if that helps! You could also try changing her food in case the itching is due to a food allergy! -Dr. Lindsay Butzer https://www.1800petmeds.com/zymox+advanced+enzymatic+shampoo-prod13213.html
What would be the recommended treatment for yeast infection around the eyes, nose folds, and face of my pug?
Hey! You could try a medicated wipe such as DelRay Keto1% Chlorhexidine 2% Wipes! If it doesn't improve, you might need to bring him to the vet for some oral antibiotics or antifungals! -Dr. Lindsay Butzer https://www.1800petmeds.com/delray+keto1%25+chlorhexidine+2%25+wipes-prod13162.html
9’year old female Lhasapoo has food allergies. Her paws are red and inflamed. I wash them with medicated shampoo, do epsom salt soaks and apply animax ointment. I don’t want to use apoquel or cytopoint. What else can I do to help her?
Hey! You could switch her to a food for dog with food allergies such as Royal Canin Hydrolyzed Protein or Hill's Z/D! -Dr. Lindsay Butzer
I’ve spoken to two different vets, one says she has a skin condition and the other says she has allergies but I’m not sure. She has really oily skin that she secretes through her skin, she’s constantly scratching to the point she has so many red spots and missing patches of hair. I’ll give her a bath with a special shampoo and within a few hours she’s back to smelling really bad and super oily.
Hey! You might have to put her on an allergy medication like Apoquel! You could also try changing her diet to see if that helps! -Dr. Lindsay Butzer
My dog was diagnosed with chronic Pancreatitis and she is allergic to chicken what meat in her dog food is best for pancreatic dog. Remember allergic to chicken
Hey! For dogs prone to pancreatitis, I recommend a low fat diet! It can be difficult for dogs that are allergic to chicken but you could try Natural Balance® Limited Ingredient Grain Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, or Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Adult Selected Protein PR Dry Dog Food. Whatever you pick, just be sure to check the nutritional information! -Dr. Lindsay Butzer
What can I give to my dog for her itching. She’s a Spaniel Mix 4/24/2015 , she has itching history.
Hey! You can try bathing her in a medicated shampoo like Zymox! If it doesn't improve, you can talk to your vet about Apoquel! -Dr. Lindsay Butzer https://www.1800petmeds.com/zymox+advanced+enzymatic+shampoo-prod13213.html
My terrier mix has red irritated skin and he chews and licks all the time. What is best to give him relief
Hey! You can trying bathing him in a medicated shampoo like Zymox Advanced Enzymatic Shampoo and see if that helps! If it doesn't improve, I recommend that you talk to your vet about an allergy medication such as Apoquel or Cytopoint! -Dr. Lindsay Butzer https://www.1800petmeds.com/zymox+advanced+enzymatic+shampoo-prod13213.html
My Pitbull mix of 7 years female spayed is losing fur on top of her head as well as around the arm pits wondering if it’s parasites or some kind of mites. She also has recently honked her noggin and has a lump where it’s bumped. She inadvertently scrapes the scan off when it tries to heal bc it seems extremely itchy. I read bacitracin is the only thing ok for dogs to use. I’ll send you a picture of her ouchy if you like.
Hey! It sounds like your dog might have skin allergies! You can try bathing her in a medicated shampoo like Zymox but if it doesn't improve, I recommend that you bring her to your vet. Make sure she is also on flea prevention in case that is what the issue is! -Dr. Lindsay Butzer