Dog still itching with scabs after Benadryl. Should I go back to vet?

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Hi there I have a 6 year old Chihuahua, three weeks ago I took him to the vet to get his annual rabies shot. His allergy scabs were mild and only had few blotches, the vet had told me it was fine he just had imflamated skin areas. She recommended Benadryl and sent us on our way. I've been giving half a tablet since, and I do see him itching less but I've been seeing more and more scabs. I don't know whether to take him back to the vet or is there something I should give him? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | unneutered | 8.7 lbs

Karly Macon, DVM, MS, CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Tobi appears to have allergic skin disease, which sometimes involves secondary bacterial or yeast infection as well as the itchy skin. The raw patches and scab areas on Tobi make me think that he may need to be on antibiotics. Benadryl is usually not very effective for moderate-to-severe itching, and there are special allergy drugs designed just for dogs that work much better to help with allergies. I would ask your vet about Apoquel and Cytopoint medications for allergies. Also, Tobi probably needs to be on antibiotics but he would need a test like a skin culture to know for sure. Hope that helps!

Dog still itching with scabs after Benadryl. Should I go back to vet?

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