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DateJun 3, 2023
CategoryAllergies
Pet TypeDog
TopicMeds to give him
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Question:

My dog has allergies have changed his food to allergy skin coat food it has helped but what else

Answer:

Hey! I made an entire video on treating itchy and allergic skin in dogs. Please watch it! If you have more questions come back and I can answer them. Thank you! Dr. Lindsay Butzer Treating skin allergies and itchy skin in dogs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4gwvTm0VqM&t=130s

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DateJun 3, 2023
CategoryAllergies
Pet TypeDog
TopicAppoquel
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Question:

What do you need to buy appoquel by mail? My vet contact or prescription from current meds?

Answer:

Hey! You need a script from your vet to scan a picture to us. Please call 1800-Petmeds for more information. Thank you! Dr. Lindsay Butzer

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DateMay 30, 2023
CategoryAllergies
Pet TypeCat
TopicAllergies
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Question:

My 5 year old tuxedo cat, Mr. Dude, has been sneezing for the last 24 hours like crazy. He seems miserable like he has a sinus infection and he’s had some unusual eye guck that he never had before, is this something that will pass or should I take him to a dr?

Answer:

Hey! He could have herpes virus in cats. Not transmissible to humans. I made an entire YouTube video on this you can watch. I think you should bring him to your local veterinarian to get looked at. They may want to do other things like chest x-rays to make sure lungs and heart is ok and possibly bloodwork. I hope this helps! Dr. Lindsay Butzer HERPES VIRUS IN CATS YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8U3JYnjLAAE&t=103s

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DateMay 29, 2023
CategoryAllergies
Pet TypeDog
TopicDrug Interaction
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Question:

I have a 75 lb white german shepherd that is taking cyclosporin (150mg) every other day to treat acute dermatitis. He is scratching severely at his ears this weekend to the point they are bleeding. Can I give him Benadryl until we get to the vet on Tuesday?

Answer:

Hey! Yes you can give him Benadryl. 1 mg per lb of body weight up to 2x a day. (Dont sorry Benadryl does not make dogs as tired as people). You can also give your dog a bath with Zymox shampoo if you have any or if any pet stores are open you can buy it over the counter. I am sorry to hear the dermatitis is so bad! You may want to get a sedative pain medication such as Gabapentin to help him get through this severe itchy phase while the atopica kicks in. I hope this helps! Dr. Lindsay Butzer

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DateMay 26, 2023
CategoryAllergies
Pet TypeDog
TopicAllergies
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Question:

Is there an inexpensive alternative to Apoquel? We are going to try Fish Oil as well. What over the counter product works best? Both dogs also take NexGard for flea control

Answer:

Hey! Apoquel is expensive, I understand that. But it works great. If your pet is having allergies only once in a while you can use short course of steroids to help flare ups. But steroids should only be taken for 5 days. And not a life long treatment option. I hope this helped! Dr. Lindsay Butzer Please check out my YouTube video on how to treat itchy skin in dogs here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4gwvTm0VqM&t=130s

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DateMay 22, 2023
CategoryAllergies
Pet TypeDog
TopicSwelling of paws,licking of paws blisters over body
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Question:

Hello I would like to know what kind of over the counter medication that is equal to cephalexin 500mg. My dogs are brakening out we have been to three vets all they do is give them apoquel that helps but the heat comes and blisters all over their body. Hopefully you can help me with this.

Answer:

Hey! I made a whole YouTube video on treating allergies and itchy skin in dogs I will link below. You can use Clavamox 375mg twice a day for 10 days to help with skin hot spots and blisters. Please make an apt with a vet online here at Petmeds.com through vet live which I will also link below. I hope this helps! Dr. Lindsay Butzer TREAT ITCHY SKIN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4gwvTm0VqM&t=130s MAKE AN APT ON VET LIVE THROUGH PETMEDS TO GET MEDICATION PRESCRIBED:https://www.1800petmeds.com/vetlive

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DateMay 17, 2023
CategoryAllergies
Pet TypeDog
TopicHealth
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Question:

My dog have an allergy he has an infection and like a rash on his stomach what

Answer:

Hey! For an allergy and rash you may need a steroid injection given by your local veterinarian or some steroid pills to help. Your vet after examining your dog will see if a steroid is the right thing for your dogs allergies OR he may want you to do allergy pills or an allergy shot for your dog. I hope this helped! Dr. Lindsay Butzer

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DateMay 9, 2023
CategoryAllergies
Pet TypeDog
TopicBehavior
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Question:

What to know what's causing my dog to nibble at her paw and hind side also she scratches at one ear

Answer:

Hey! I made a whole YouTube video on how to treats dogs itchy and allergic skin, I will link it below for you. If you want to use any of the treatments I mentioned that are not the allergy shots you can go online at Petmeds.com and get a consult from a vet to prescribe you medication. I hope this helps! Thank you, Dr. Lindsay Butzer ITCHY AND ALLERGIC SKIN TREATMENT VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4gwvTm0VqM&t=4s

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DateMay 9, 2023
CategoryAllergies
Pet TypeDog
TopicFoamy white vomit
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Question:

My puppy is showing some symptoms of white foamy vomit and green vomit. I would like some advice.

Answer:

Hey! If this is in a puppy, you need to bring them to the veterinarian. I get really worried for parvovirus and you have to get a snap Parvo test to make sure your puppy is negative. Please simply bring your puppy to the vet. I hope this helps! Dr. Lindsay Butzer

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DateMay 7, 2023
CategoryAllergies
Pet TypeDog
Topiclicking her paws /itching
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Question:

My shih tzu constantly licks her paws. I have tried everything she gets Science Diet salmon dog food, I use Douxos 3 anti fungal shampoo bathing her once a week. I have tried many other things nothing seems to work? What can I do?

Answer:

Hey! I made an entire YouTube video on this topic I will link it below for you to watch and learn my suggestions. Basically, the next step for your dog seems to be antibiotic and allergy pills or the allergy injection. You can also speak to a vet online at Petmeds.com I will link the Vet Live site below also. I hope this helped! Dr. Lindsay Butzer ITCHY PET SKIN TREATMENT YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4gwvTm0VqM&t=4s BOOK AN APT ONLINE AT PETMEDS.COM :https://www.1800petmeds.com/vetlive

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DateApr 30, 2023
CategoryAllergies
Pet TypeDog
TopicDog food for environmental allergies
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Question:

My 2 1/2 year old English Bulldog has allergies and takes Apoquel and Melatonin daily. She had lost quite a bit of hair but most of it came back. We feed her Diamond Naturals skin and coat right now. I was wondering if maybe there may be something else I should try that may help her better…. Like a limited ingredient grain free type of food and also a different type of protein like duck, venison etc… please give me your thoughts. Thank you

Answer:

HEY! I would try a hydrolyzed protein diet. These are the best for skin allergies in bulldogs. Blue buffalo makes a brand I will link below. I also made an entire Youtube video on how to treat allergic skin disease you need to watch! I hope this helps! Dr. Lindsay Butzer BLUE BUFFALO HYDROLYZED DIET: https://www.1800petmeds.com/blue+natural+veterinary+diet+hf+hydrolyzed+for+food+intolerance+dry+dog+food-prod61200.html Subscribe to my Veterinary YouTube Channel here -  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBvlURdNKSJ2oRbzUB1_JQw

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DateApr 26, 2023
CategoryAllergies
Pet TypeDog
TopicGot a shot today
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Question:

He is dizzy and can't walk keeps falling over

Answer:

Hey! This could be an allergic reaction. Please bring your pet to the local veterinarian for a steroid injection to stop the reaction. Thank you. Dr. Lindsay Butzer

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DateApr 26, 2023
CategoryAllergies
Pet TypeDog
TopicSick dog
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Question:

Hello, my dog was in the dog pound for a week, I picked him up Saturday and he was sneezing every 3 minutes. Sunday his breathing was weird and sounded as if he couldn’t breathe, and today Monday, he doesn’t want to eat or go outside or do anything besides lay down. What can I give him to help him?

Answer:

HEY! He could have kennel cough or something else. Maybe even lost his voice and has soar throat from barking so much. I would bring him to your local veterinarian to get some antibiotics and cough syrup to help. I MADE A VIDEO ON KENNEL COUGH IN DOGS - you can watch here to learn more. I hope this helps! Dr. Lindsay Butzer KENNEL COUGH IN DOGS YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMdH48nx3_M&t=186s

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DateApr 26, 2023
CategoryAllergies
Pet TypeDog
TopicMy girl Aussie keep licking her Paws
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Question:

Is this Allergies? What should I do to give her relief?

Answer:

Hey! It sounds like allergies. I made a whole YouTube video on why dogs lick their paws. I will put the link below so you can watch it. I hope it helps! Thank you, Dr. Lindsay Butzer YOUTUBE: WHY DOGS LICK AND CHEW PAWS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFDgMwUweiU&t=29s TREATMENT FOR ITCHY SKIN AND LICKING PAWS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4gwvTm0VqM&t=1s

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DateApr 23, 2023
CategoryAllergies
Pet TypeCat
TopicAllergies
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Question:

My cat is sneezing a lot and has eye discharge

Answer:

Hey! This could be a herpes virus flare up or asthma in cats. I will put a link below to a video I made all about Herpes Virus in cats and you can see if this pertains to your cat. Then you will need to ask your local vet or a vet online here at Petmeds.com in the ASK THE VET section on VETLIVE to prescribe you medication. I hope this helped! Dr. Lindsay Butzer (All cats have herpes! You cant get it, dont worry! :) YOTUBE VIDEO HERPES VIRUS TREATMENT IN CATS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8U3JYnjLAAE&t=100s

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