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Post by ZandraJoi on Mar 29, 2023 19:40:32 GMT -5
www.barkandwhiskers.com/dog-common-skin-problemsStory at-a-glance Skin is one of the largest and most extensive organ systems of the body, which is why it’s no surprise that canine family members, like their humans, can develop many different types of skin conditions Five of the most common skin disorders in dogs include hot spots, hair loss, atopic dermatitis, flaky skin and a dull/dry coat, and mange If your dog has a skin condition, it’s important to identify what it is and what’s causing it so that it can be successfully resolved My notes: Our dog has been suffering with itchy skin. We've changed her food a few times. Got her on Prednisone. Can't figure it out. Any of you have a dog with itchy skin? Did you find the cause of it?
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Post by Bob on Mar 30, 2023 16:45:47 GMT -5
Oh yeah, our dogs have had itchy skin. Changing their diet helped. No gluten. No corn. No chicken.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Nov 24, 2023 10:46:51 GMT -5
www.barkandwhiskers.com/2023-11-20-sublingual-immunotherapyStory at-a-glance Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) is a variation on allergen-specific immunotherapy (ASIT), which most of us refer to as allergy shots Sublingual means "under the tongue," and the treatment is delivered with a dispenser that sprays a few drops of allergen solution on the mucosa under the tongue; the drops are absorbed rough the moist tissue of the mouth and processed by specialized cells that help the immune system develop tolerance for specific allergens. The biggest benefit of SLIT over ASIT is no injections; probably the biggest drawback is that to be effective, the therapy must be administered daily, and sometimes several times a day. Uncontrolled studies on dogs show that SLIT is as effective as allergy shots, and dogs that for a variety of reasons can't tolerate injections also do well with sublingual administration. An additional options for allergic pets is regionally specific immunotherapy (RESPIT®), which is designed to be effective without the need for allergy testing My notes: We got an Allergy Test for our dog that showed she was allergic to dust mites. Right now we are giving her the shots but next round will be the sublingual. Much easier! For anybody who has a pet with itchy skin, I would recommend doing the Allergy Tests. They can be pricey but in the long run, you'll know what you are up against. The shots/sublingual are made for YOUR dog. So you will be healing & not just treating.
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Post by Bob on Dec 9, 2023 19:51:18 GMT -5
That's a good idea to get an Allergy Test done. Same as for humans.
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