How to help my dog's allergies when vet treatments aren't enough?

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Hello, after some suggestions as to what I can do to ease the irritation my Basset Hound is currently suffering due to allergies. Have already got shampoo and a cream from the vets. Is it a wait it out and do what you can to keep the inflamed areas clean kind of game when it comes to allergies once they flare up or is there more I can do for her? Pet's info: Dog | Basset Hound | Female | spayed | 6 years and 10 months old | 55 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

There are many anti allergy medications which can help relieve symptoms if topical creams are not sufficient after 48-72hours. It is helpful to try to narrow down the type of allergy - food is best treated with a specialist diet, environmental allergies with prescription tablets/injections and flea allergies with meticulous parasite prevention. If symptoms are not resolving I recommend a recheck with your vet to fully investigate any additional compllications such as surface infections and to formulate a long term management plan. Allergies are rarely if ever cured but can be well managed with ongoing care

How to help my dog's allergies when vet treatments aren't enough?

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