My dog has red bumps and hives. What can I do to help her at home?

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My 3 year old female boxer has raised red bumps all over her body. They started last night with not as many, but this morning I woke up and they are all over her body. I believe she might have hives or some type of allergic reaction. I've already contacted her primary vet, but can't afford to bring her in right now.... what would be a way for me to help her? Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Female | spayed | 65 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, I'm Dr. Johnson. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Jamo! It sounds like Jamo is having an allergic reaction and the raised red bumps are hives. Another possibility is a skin infection. Hives could be from an insect bite, a reaction to something she ate or an environmental allergen. Boxers tend to be a sensitive breed! Ideally I recommend that you bring her to your Vet to have her looked at, I understand your financial dilemma. They will know best the difference between an infection and hives. An infection requires antibiotics while hives from an allergic reaction require steroids and an antihistamine. You could try 2 tablets of 25mg generic benadryl every 8 hours. Just make sure there are no other drugs or decongestants in the benadryl. I wish you the best of luck

My dog has red bumps and hives. What can I do to help her at home?

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