My dog has pink, itchy skin for over a month. What should I do?

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Hello, My pet skin has been changed to pinkish and it is very itchy for her. I tried using Himalaya Scavon spray. It was some what better for her and giving some relief but the problem is lasting from more than a month. Can you suggest any thing that can cure this completely. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | 5 years old | 10 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Oh my poor Minnu. Minnu has a pretty extensive skin allergy and unfortunately nothing over the counter is going to have a good chance at curing this. In fact allergies are often not cured, but instead they are managed with diet and medicaitons form the vet. Allergies in dogs are also not straight forward for every pet and take time to figure out what your pet has an allergy to. I would start with making sure she gets a good high quality flea preventative everything month to rule out any potential flea allergy. Then I would recommend considering doing a food trial for her for the next 2-3 months, to rule out a food allergy. My top picks are Royal Canin Ultamino or Royal Canin skin support. Then I would treat her skin infection with oral antibiotics prescribed by your vet, as well as treat for the itch with an allergy medication. Ask your vet about Cytopoint injections (if applicable) or Apoquel tablets to treat for her allergies. You can continue the baths if they are helpful as well. But Minnu needs a vet visit at this point to get started treating her allergies more effectively. Here is a website link that also discusses pet allergies and food trials more in detail. http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A

My dog has pink, itchy skin for over a month. What should I do?

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