Skip to content

Allergy Meds

Basenji Health Issues & Questions
  • It may not be the benadryl he is reacting to, it could be the alcohols in the lotion.

    Grains are a common allergen for dogs. Does the Merrick food you feed contain grains? You may want to try a grain free food. Usually when an allergy is suspected it is suggested to switch to a food with fewer ingredients and see if the dog improves. If it does you can start gradually adding foods back but be observant so if there is a reaction you can identify what is causing it.

    My limited experience with an inhalant allergy in dogs is that the major symptom is sneezing much the same as it is in humans.

  • Looking at the Merrick sight, looks like all the dry has Oatmeal as the second ingredient… so unless there is an allergy to the meat, I might guess it is the oatmeal or could even be the rice....

  • Our Max is allergic to wheat, get's those itchy spots. His daddy and C3PO's great grand daddy are one in the same.

    Who knows.:eek:

  • I know my Boxenji is allergic to wheat,rice,corn-any grains including oatmeal. Natural Balance has some fish and sweet pot that has no grain. She is doing tons better on it. Not perfect yet but lots better after only 4 wks. And benadryl seldom helps with food allergies.

  • So we finally got the C3PO's blood work back from allergy testing. They tested for inhalant allergies as well as foods. I asked the vet how reliable the food results were..she was confident but I'm not so sure.

    Anyways..he's allergic to about 20 different things…too long to list but he's positive for many grasses, trees, fungi, weeds. I think I knew this much. He's also HIGHLY allergic to house dust & dustmites. Altho we clean neurotically I imagine that this will be difficult to manage.

    Now for the foods...Poultry, Eggs, Wheat, Barley, Carrots, Peas, Flax..they did indicate the different degrees of sensitivity. High on the list was Carrots, Peas & Barley.

    While I'm not 100% confident on the food results, I still will err on the side of caution & just not feed him any of these. Just in case there is a small chance the test is correct. I've been beating my head here trying to find a food that I can give him that eliminates most of these ingredients but it has been very hard!!

    A lot of the Allergy Formulas or Simple Formulas have Barley or Flax or Carrots..Geez!! :eek: :eek: I really hope I don't have to resort to cooking for him..oh boy!!

  • Oh yeah & I also forgot to mention…he's also allergic to COTTON!! :eek:

    Anyone know of a non-cotton doggy bed??

  • Yeap..hey did you by any chance get my B's test results by accident, we have the same problems. I am now feeding Champ IVD (innovative vetinarian diet) rabbit. We can only get it form the vet's but he loves it. It is pretty much impossiblw to find any store products that don't contain peas and carrots. My B is also allergic to soy so even the treats are a nono. We buy him some spercial treats, I forgot the name but when I get home I'll look it up and let you know. Champ is doing great with his new food. I feed him dry mixed with wet. My B is also allergic to the cotton but he dosne't have a probelm since he really just lays in it at night. Plus he did pull the cotton out but it's still fluffy. I could probably stuff it with some old non-cotton towles to make it better for him. (Just thought of that one). It's not so bad once you get used to it. I also only give him the pills when I start seeing him bite on his paws.

  • UUUGGHH what a pain :mad: I've been looking for some thing that I can buy at specialty pet store b/c I really don't want to go with the Vet foods. They're so pricey these vets! :eek:

  • Yeah I did the same but didn't find anything. Seems like all the food in the stores contain peas and carrots. Well I get the 10lbs bag plus the case of wet food. I spend $85 in about 2 months, so though it's a little more expensive it's not over the top when you realize you have a bulk supply of the food plus it makes all the difference since you know the vet is aware of the allergies and won't (hopefully) give you anything containing what he's allergic too.

  • I think I may have found something..Solid Gold Barking at the Moon and then some treats that would work too…Natural Blance Treats Sweet Potato & duck. I'll let you know how it goes.

  • Oh yes let me know, nice to have other options except that champ is also allergic to wheat and soy.

  • Wellness makes a couple of allergy formulas

    http://www.oldmotherhubbard.com/wellness/dog_wellness_simple_food_solutions_index.html

    http://www.oldmotherhubbard.com/wellness/dog_wellness_dry_fish_sweet_potato.html

    I have found many stores if they carry other products by that company will special order the one you want since they already have an account with the ditributor. So if a company has an allergy formula that would work for your dog but the local store doesn't carry it but has their other formulas, then ask if they can order it for you.

  • thanks I will check.

Suggested Topics

  • Possible allergies?

    Basenji Health Issues & Questions
    11
    0 Votes
    11 Posts
    5k Views
    wizardW
    Try switching to chicken or turkey based foods. Here's a link to an excellent evaluation of kibble brands: www.whole-dog-journal.com/food/whole-dog-journals-approved-dry-dog-food-list/ I would also be careful what you put on your hands before cuddling with your dog; lotions, essential oils, etc. can cause allergies in dogs
  • Seasonal Allergies?

    Basenji Health Issues & Questions
    5
    0 Votes
    5 Posts
    3k Views
    subaruthieS
    Oh, yes! Dogs can have seasonal allergies!!! Mine has seasonal (weeds and grasses) allergies, food allergies, and is even allergic to humans. His allergies are considered pre-existing conditions now, so pet insurance is not an option for us. Your vet will probably start your dog on Benadryl, but we've also had prescriptions for hydroxyzine and Zyrtec for our dog (only use these with your vet's dosing instructions). A simple thing you can do is to wipe off your dog with a damp cloth to get any pollen off of her paws and belly. It will keep her from tracking outdoor allergens inside, just as you would prevent by taking off your shoes at the door.
  • Prednisone-Allergies

    Basenji Health Issues & Questions
    4
    0 Votes
    4 Posts
    2k Views
    snorky998S
    No Vicki, not the Temaril. The breakout was so severe that my vet just phoned a prednisone Rx in to my local Walgreens. She actually hasn't seen Katie yet. Thanks Macpack.
  • Heartworm Meds Question

    Basenji Health Issues & Questions
    19
    0 Votes
    19 Posts
    5k Views
    Rita JeanR
    I am so very sorry if I in any way bad you feel bad or upset. I know US our HOUSE we get going so fast sometimes Spring would be here and we would forget. We do not mean to we just look and time is gone. Yes weather can just be crazy here here in Ks myself I wish it could be 70 everyday of winter and even warmer if it likes I hate cold. Rita Jean
  • Allergy or not?

    Basenji Health Issues & Questions
    9
    0 Votes
    9 Posts
    4k Views
    MacPackM
    If you can video her while she is doing this, it might help a vet to diagnose, if indeed it is small seizure-type activity.
  • Allergies

    Basenji Health Issues & Questions
    50
    0 Votes
    50 Posts
    25k Views
    E
    Both my sons have allergies diagnosed by a professional allergist and do fine with Basenjis. We have just got our 3rd B two weeks ago and no sneezing, coughing, itchy eyes. I think for you that it MUST be something the dog is bringing in or perhaps your dog is one that performs one particular way and my family lucked out with 3 of the other way. Maybe someday they will have a test like the Fanconi that shows the DNA of this family tree has more dander and the DNA of that heritage has less dander to near none. I do agree with the smart person that has posted on this site the best idea I have ever heard: rub a t-shirt all over the possible family addition, sleep with the t-shirt, and THEN decide. I know it is too late for you but a good thing to repost for readers. Good luck with your situation.