My dog's itchy allergies aren't improving. How can I help him?

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How can I help my dog with crazy itchy allergies? I have been giving him Benadryl 50mg (my vet who is closed on weekends suggested to do this). He's 50lbs. I also have been spraying his feet with GentaVed topical which I got from my vet as well. These are not really helping him that much! He does a weird hack when we walk so I'm fairly sure he's allergic to grass. I wash his feet after & spray with the topical. Should I cover his feet somehow? Any information/suggestions are appreciated! Thanks. Pet's info: Dog | English Bulldog | Male | neutered | 2 years and 7 months old | 50 lbs

Sabina Snyder, Specialty Surgery Technician · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about your dog. Allergies can be very concerning for pet owners because they really bother our pets so much and seem to be so hard to control! It is important to work with your vet to determine what exactly is causing the allergy in severe cases. Some dogs are certainly allergic to grass. Dogs can be allergic to many other things as well including things like cedar, mold, and even their own food. They can even be allergic to fleas. What's more, since you have a bulldog (adorable as they are!) they tend to have very sensitive skin and are prone to skin issues! It might be good to talk to your vet about allergy testing or even to find a veterinary dermatologist in your area. Finding the root cause of the allergies is the best way to fight them. In the meantime, you can give the benadryl up to every 8 hours and continue to use the spray like your vet suggested. You can also use Oatmeal shampoo (but don't bathe more that 2x a month!) which is soothing to a dog's skin to help ease the itch. It is also a good idea to give fish oil supplements with the food. I hope this helps. Please feel free to contact me via a private consultation if you have any further questions! I hope your baby feels better soon!

My dog's itchy allergies aren't improving. How can I help him?

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