Question by sweetaimers21: Is it likely I developed a new allergy to my dog?
My animals never bothered me, Ive always had pets. But recently Ive been breaking out BAD. Last week I was cleaning and got a dog hair in my eye. It made my eye really irritated and itchy. So I thought oh no biggy… just got a dog hair in my eye. Well since then both eyes have become super itchy and irritated… not only on the inside but underneath and on my eyelids… and to make matters worse my entire face is rough and sometimes burns or is itchy and my skin was always smooth and soft. Did I develop a new allergy to my dog? Or should I be looking for something else? This is very uncomfortable.
I dont wear makeup and havent used anything on my face recently. Just my normal washing with soap… and since this has happened I actually havent even washed my face with anything other than plain water.

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Answer by the_only_solorose
it is possible and probable that you have developed an allergy, either to your dog, or something inherent about the dog…..consult your doctor about antihistamines or desensitization.

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Question by mac: My dog has developed a sudden lump near left rib cage – any ideas what this could be?
My husband and I just came back from a week’s vacation and found that our 9 year old cocker spaniel has developed a rather sizeable (3″) growth on his left-hand rib cage. It’s not on the surface as the fur is not disturbed and he doesn’t seem to be in pain when we touch it. It’s also fairly firm and doesn’t feel like it has liquid in it. He has a history of skin allergies and has developed surface-level cysts before but this is different and much larger. It definitely wasn’t there before we left because we’d just taken him in for a grooming. Any ideas?

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Answer by pitts662002
I would take him to the vet as soon as possible

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Question by Mary O: My dog is 5 yrs. old. She has developed red skin and she scratches constantly. Have tried everything. Thanks?
My 5 year old dog, a female shitz shu, started scratching and her skin turned red and felt hot the touch. We took her to several vets, all of who felt it was an allergy, but no one could figure out what she was allergic to. We changed bedding, food, shampooed carpets. We gave her tablets to prevent fleas, although I have never seen one on her. We also changed the shampoo to a pet shampoo with oatmeal and alovera in it. We give her,on our vets advice, 12.5 mg every 4 hrs, of Benadry.The vet has given her several steriod shots which had no effect at all. We do not have the money to keep taking her to the vet.She’s a beautiful little dog who has been a great companion to my husband who is recovering from a stroke.Does anyone have any idea what may be going on. Thank you, and our dog thanks you.

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Answer by Kathleen
Have you checked your laundry soap? Everything gets washed in it; bedding, sheets, blankets, towels, etc.

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Question by mon88: my dog is 5 years old pomeranian/samoyed. from past week he’s developed this beg red patch on his lower tummy.
its not a lump just flat skin with a blotch of redness which looks as if its under the skin. it’s happened twice before also but much smaller n it went on its own in a coupla days.
he got bitten by a stray dog a week before. n he has fleas/ticks also. have the 2 got any relation?
we got him chceked by vet but he seems to think it’s only some allergy/infection. but i’ve heard of internal bleeding symptoms as havin same red patches. what could it be??I’m worried sick abt this. SEE pic.
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk236/monica3088/jamie/DSC03031.jpg

plz respond fast n only those who’re sure!
thanks a lot,,,

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Answer by krazy_kracking
Well i have a shih tzu that gets spots like that just above her tail i use a product call for hot spots. Its a med for dogs who get hot spots and other things. it works for me hope it works for you. Also if he has allergy you might look at whats new around the house it might be that mine gets them when we changed his food. good luck

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Question by melissa: My dog has recently developed spots of hair loss, what could this be?
My 2 year old female German Shepherd has recently developed spots on her back between her hips of hair loss. It appears as though the undercoat is there and there is a light top coat that remains. We have taken her to the vet and have ruled out food allergies. The spots are not bilateral but rather sporadic spots that vary in shape and size. She bites and grooms as usual and we have her on flea and tick treatments. There has also been mild hair loss on the back of her legs near her rump. It does not cause her discomfort and the spots are not red or irritated. Before taking her to a dermatologist I was hope to get some feedback. Does anyone know what this could be? Any in home treatments? Ever had an experience like this before?

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Answer by sushisue
has your vet done a skin scraping to check for demodetic or sarcoptic mange? if you have ruled out food alllergies and fles, this is another possibility.

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