Pekingese Q&A Board: Re: Peke allergies

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Posted by Jill on March 01, 1998 at 06:23:05:

In Reply to: Re: Peke allergies posted by pam guevara on January 17, 1998 at 01:38:33:

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> > > Our 13 year old Peke, JoJo suffers from skin allergies.
> > > He's on lamb & rice diet, gets steroid shots from the vet, etc. He still scratches himself raw when the shot wears off--which is more and more frequent. Any suggestions--perhaps a more natural approach? Thanks!!!

> > I HAVE A 1 1/2 YEAR OLD PEKE. MY VET SUGGESTED USING CHILDREN'S BENEDRYL. THIS MIGHT BE AN OPTION YOU HAVEN'T TRIED, NOT REALLY THE "NATURAL" APPROACH BUT IT WORKED FOR ME. GOOD LUCK!!

> Try finding a vet that will test the dog for allergies to make certain what he's allergic to, and then consider a course of allergy shots. They don't work all the time, but when they do they provide tremendous relief to the dog. Good luck!

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> > > > > > > > Our 13 year old Peke, JoJo suffers from skin allergies. > > > > He's on lamb & rice diet, gets steroid shots from the vet, etc. He still scratches himself raw when the shot wears off--which is more and more frequent. Any suggestions--perhaps a more natural approach? Thanks!!! > > > I HAVE A 1 1/2 YEAR OLD PEKE. MY VET SUGGESTED USING CHILDREN'S BENEDRYL. THIS MIGHT BE AN OPTION YOU HAVEN'T TRIED, NOT REALLY THE "NATURAL" APPROACH BUT IT WORKED FOR ME. GOOD LUCK!! > > Try finding a vet that will test the dog for allergies to make certain what he's allergic to, and then consider a course of allergy shots. They don't work all the time, but when they do they provide tremendous relief to the dog. Good luck!

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