My dog has dry, itchy skin and hair loss. Could it be allergies?

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I've took my German shepherd × border collie mix to the vet for her skin problems, they're not ticks, nor fleas. She had really dry skin, itches alot, I've tried giving her a better diet and come omega vitamins. Then they said it was allergies to the outsides, then inside tr hey keep bs.. can someone please help? All of her hair is basically gone and red sores all over her body. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 11 months old | 82 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Allergies can be frustrating to diagnose and treat, for the pet, the pet owner, and the veterinarian! It is the most common cause for itching in dogs. Medications like Apoquel can eliminate the itch due to allergies, though it won't work if there is a secondary bacterial or yeast infection. Food allergies won't be treated simply by a better diet, they need to be strictly on a prescription hypoallergenic diet without other dog or human treats, and even then it can take 3-6 weeks to see positive effects. Until then, anti-itch medications, steroids, or shampoos/topical mousses can be used to minimize the itch and treat any present infection. I would recommend continuing to work with your vet to find the best solution to Toes's itch issue.

My dog has dry, itchy skin and hair loss. Could it be allergies?

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