My dog is very itchy after allergy immunotherapy. Is this normal?

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Just started immunotherapy for LOTS of allergens. Is my dog supposed to be severly itchy? She's had 3 injections so far. She has seeping sores and scabs, hot spots, and has itched her paws raw. Should we continue immunotherapy? Switch to steroid treatment? Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Female | unspayed | 7 years and 4 months old | 65 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

Severe itching while introducing allergy immunotherapy can indicate that Paris needs a dose reduction or a change in the interval between injections. I would not give up on immunotherapy yet! It can take 6-12 months to see a positive effect in many dogs. In the long term, immunotherapy has many fewer side effects than chronic steroid use. At this point, Paris should be rechecked by her vet and may need a course of antibiotics and Apoquel to help her current issues while the immunotherapy continues. You can also consider consulting a veterinary dermatologist for another opinion. Allergy issues are extremely difficult to manage and take a lot of time and patience. I hope that all goes well!

My dog is very itchy after allergy immunotherapy. Is this normal?

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