Dog still scratching from allergies? How to stop the itching?

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I have a Lab with food and possibly seasonal allergies. He is taking Benedryl and eating non--allergenic food. I also give him leftover rice and/or pasta. He doe not get meat scraps. He is still scratching, licking and chewing. What can I do? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | 69 lbs

Eryn Taormina, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there! I'm so sorry to hear about Tucker's troubles. First off, I'm not sure if Tucker is eating a prescription hypoallergenic diet. If he isn't, and it's over the counter, there is always the possibility of allergy-causing contaminants getting into the food. Also, since Tucker is so sensitive to food, I would avoid the rice and pasta for now. Since Tucker is very itchy and uncomfortable, and and to also check and make sure that he hasn't caused a secondary infection. chewing and licking at himself, I would definitely make an appointment for him to see his veterinarian to get him some stronger medications than benadryl to control the itch, Even then, his allergies may only be somewhat controlled, and his veterinarian may recommend that he see a dermatologist. The dermatologist can test him and see exactly what he is allergic to. In turn, they can create injections to help reduce his sensitivity to the allergens that bother him. In the meantime, I would get a cone for Tucker that goes a few inches past his nose. This will help prevent him from licking and chewing himself and like I mentioned above, causing a secondary infection. I hope you find this answer helpful. Best of luck!

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