Dog scratching raw, bleeding. Vet treatments failed. Affordable help?

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My dog is scratching very badly to the point where he bleeds and this has been going on for about 2 months I need help asap. He was taken to the vet multiple times and given allergy tablets and changing his food but nothing seems to work and I don't have money to take him to a dermatologist so I don't know what to do..help. Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Male | unneutered | 7 years and 6 months old | 18 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

I'm very sorry to hear this. I know allergies are very frustrating to deal with and it often takes a while to find the best medication and dose. It can also be difficult and expensive to find the cause of the allergy. One thing I would double-check, is if the itching is due to a mite infestation or fleas. If it is definitely allergies, then you have different options for treatment. Antihistamines and steroids are usually effective and relatively inexpensive treatments for allergies. However, there are often side-effects with these drugs that may make them less desirable. Apoquel is a newer drug that shows promise with less side effects, but is more expensive. These will all need a veterinary prescription. A dermatologist appointment is definitely the best way to go, but I understand that they can be prohibitively expensive. If you have visited the same vet multiple times and are not satisfied with the treatment, then I recommend you seek a second opinion. Often, a fresh set of eyes can be really beneficial in discovering the problem and recommending other treatment options. You should have all of Toby's records transferred to the second vet and let them know that you are seeking a second opinion. This will greatly assist the vet in helping find the problem and best treatment. Also, let them know what your budget is. We like to recommend the best treatment first, so this will let them know that they will need to find more economical forms of treatment. I hope this helps. If you want to discuss more, you can start a consult with me.

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