My dog is itching her hindquarters due to allergies. How can I help?

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Hatty has been attacking her hind quarters and her Vagina rather frequently, she has been to a dermatologist and without doing the formal testing say she could be allergic to dust, how can I keep her comfortable? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 1 year and 1 month old | 75 lbs

Amber Da Silva, DVM · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry that Hatty is so uncomfortable with the itching. I am glad to hear that you have consulted with a dermatologist. Allergies and skin problems secondary to the allergies can be very frustrating to treat. Unfortunately, as I am sure you are aware, allergies are something that need to be managed long-term. I'm wondering if the dermatologist talked to you about either Apoquel or Cytopoint. They are fairly new to the market, but I have had a lot of success treating dogs with allergies using these medications. Apoquel is a pill and Cytopoint is an injection. I would recommend talking to the dermatologist or your regular veterinarian to see about trying one or both of these. They can be used together if the dog is very itchy. Bathing with a hypoallergenic or a medicated shampoo can also help dogs with topical allergies. I hope this helps and that Hatty gets some relief soon.

My dog is itching her hindquarters due to allergies. How can I help?

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