Thursday, April 9, 2009
Allergies are for the Dogs!
So our little Jillian has been having the worst time with allergies this year. In the past she has been known to scratch her chest raw or chew on a foot for a bit but this year is an all out scratch/chew/bite fest! She starting getting worse over the past couple of days and Todd and I both have tried to scratch for her or rub her hind quarters which seem to be giving her the most trouble. I just can't take it anymore and I know she is ready for it to be over. My mom gave me some topical ointment that seems to help but Jill proceeds to sit and pout ofter I apply. We even have pills from the vet but she is not the best pill taker. Last night I put a pill in her mouth and she literally fell asleep with her head in my hand because she didn't want to swallow. So today I went out to PetSmart and got her some anti itch shampoo and soothing clothes that are suppose to help soothe her skin but also put a bitter taste on her skin so she won't bite. Wish me luck with the bath!
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Oh my goodness, Your little Jillian is going through and dealing with the same problems as our Sadie! We have been going up and down with the allergy condition. We have been to the vet. twice now. He has given her steroid shots which have helped tremendously, but they can't keep giving those they aren't good for the little one! We've been through two rounds of antibiotics and things are better now. The vet. gave us some shampoo for our Sadie, so I'm taking it to the groomers along with Sadie. I can't bend over the tub long enough to bath and blow dry, hopefully the groomer will do what has to be done for it to work. The name of the shampoo is "Sebazole" medicated shampoo for dogs, cats and horses made by Vet solutions, also I've given Sadie a child's dose of Benadryl and that really has helped with the itching. You are so right the "allergies are for the dogs" so to speak! They are dealing me a fit too! Hope everything else is good with you guys! Love you both, Aunt Greta P.S. Come see us when you can!
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