Ask the Vet About Allergies in Dogs and Cats

Their Benadryl dosage is a LOT higher than ours: we dose them at 1mg per pound of body weight and give that dosage every 8 hours. Consider an eye gel like this one as well: https://www.1800petmeds.com/I-DROP+Vet+Gel-prod12622.html

Allergies can be frustrating because they continue to recur until you figure out what they are allergic to and often it is multiple things. The good thing is that there are a LOT of treatment options available now, many more than are listed in this article but here is a link to our article about treating allergies which starts by discussing "avoiding allergens" and lists many over-the-counter and prescription treatment options: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/allergy-treatment-dog-cat-9.htm

This is one of the most popular questions I get on here and unfortunately, no, there is not a good alternative, like a generic, yet.

Yes - here is a direct link to the product - it will require approval from a veterinarian that has met her face to face: https://www.1800petmeds.com/Amoxicillin+Drops-prod2095.html

Humidity may help - like a hot, steamy bathroom or a humidifier, but if it continues or worsens, see your veterinarian for a diagnosis - could be many things.

Unfortunately, Apoquel is considered the strongest medication available. Ask your vet about a Cytopoint injection - it works as well as Apoquel for some dogs. Be sure of the diagnosis. Try to figure out exactly what she is allergic to and avoid the allergen(s). Allergies can be frustrating because they continue to recur until you figure out what they are allergic to and often it is multiple things. The good thing is that there are a LOT of treatment options available now, many more than are listed in this article but here is a link to our article about treating allergies which starts by discussing "avoiding allergens" and lists many over-the-counter and prescription treatment options: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/allergy-treatment-dog-cat-9.htm

I would need to examine your Maltese (and get a lot more information) to really give you any kind of useful advice. Since their allergic organ is their skin, it is unusual for them to have "nasal congestion" secondary to allergies like we do so see your veterinarian if it continues or worsens.

Legally, in veterinary medicine, a veterinarian that has met your dog face to face must approve the prescription. Here is a link to Apoquel - you will be asked for that veterinarian's approval when checking out: https://www.1800petmeds.com/Apoquel-prod11700.html

There are many things that cause pododermatitis (allergies, mange, ringworm, etc) and most are treated differently so have your veterinarian run some quick tests and make a diagnosis. Since allergies are the most common, here is a link to our article about various treatments for allergies, both over-the-counter and prescription: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/allergy-treatment-dog-cat-9.htm

Allergies can be frustrating because they continue to recur until you figure out what they are allergic to and often it is multiple things. The good thing is that there are a LOT of treatment options available now, many more than are listed in this article but here is a link to our article about treating allergies which starts by discussing "avoiding allergens" which is key to long term success treating allergies and lists many over-the-counter and prescription treatment options: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/allergy-treatment-dog-cat-9.htm

There are many things that cause itching (allergies, mange, ringworm, etc) and most are treated differently so have your veterinarian run some quick tests and make a diagnosis. Frontline would be highly unlikely. Since allergies are the most common (fleas, flood, Fall allergens, etc.), here is a link to our article about various treatments for allergies, both over-the-counter and prescription: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/allergy-treatment-dog-cat-9.htm

Allergies can be frustrating because they continue to recur until you figure out what they are allergic to and often it is multiple things. The good thing is that there are a LOT of treatment options available now, many more than are listed in this article but here is a link to our article about treating allergies which starts by discussing "avoiding allergens" and lists many over-the-counter and prescription treatment options: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/allergy-treatment-dog-cat-9.htm

If it is mild, just rinsing with human eye normal saline (like contact wearers use) can help. If it is a little worse, an over-the-counter eye gel like this one may help: https://www.1800petmeds.com/I-DROP+Vet+Gel-prod12622.html Then if it doesn't, seeing your veterinarian for an official diagnosis and stronger prescription medications may be necessary.

There are many things that cause hair loss like you describe (allergies, mange, ringworm, etc) and most are treated differently so have your veterinarian run some quick tests and make a diagnosis. Since allergies are the most common, here is a link to our article about various treatments for allergies, both over-the-counter and prescription: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/allergy-treatment-dog-cat-9.htm

There are many things that cause itching (allergies, mange, ringworm, etc) and most are treated differently so have your veterinarian run some quick tests and make a diagnosis. Since allergies are the most common, here is a link to our article about various treatments for allergies, both over-the-counter and prescription: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/allergy-treatment-dog-cat-9.htm For the UTI, first be sure it is actually a UTI - it may be FUS, FLUTD or crystals, which are treated entirely differently. All benefit from increasing the water content in the diet so gradually switching to all canned food may be ideal - one formulated for cats with urinary issues is probably ideal as well.