My rescue dog has skin allergies. How to relieve itching cheaply?

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Just adopted a rescue and she’s Scratching and biting constantly. She on flea prevention meds but must have a skin allergy. Do you know a COST EFFECTIVE way to help relieve her itching? Pet's info: Dog | Maltipoo | Female | spayed | 2 years old | 15 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hi there. In terms of over-the-counter options, you could try bathing her a hydrocortisone "anti-itch" dog shampoo to help relieve the itching. The effects of this are usually pretty temporary, but it's inexpensive and generally safe. If you want something more effective, I would recommend taking her in for a vet visit to find out what's causing the itching and get her started on prescription medication to treat it. If she does have an allergy, there are often simple options like prednisone tablets and/or antibiotics that can be very effective at treating the symptoms. This shouldn't need to be an expensive visit, especially if you let the vet know that you have cost concerns. Costs will vary depending on where you live - but to give you a general idea, in my area, an exam and short course of meds to make her feel better would typically cost less than $100 total.

My rescue dog has skin allergies. How to relieve itching cheaply?

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