Question by Muffster: Bad itchy reaction after going to vet. Any home remedies?
My dog had a rash near his testicles. So we took him to the vet. They applied betadine with some other solution. Later tonight it went bad…. Seems it gave him a very bad itch on the entire place. residual betadine on skin caused itching and also made him wanting to vomit if in case he licked and scratched himself. So bad that he was panting restlessly went crazy and couldn’t rest a moment. It was going bad so we called nearby vet and he said it’s just betadine that he licked made him restless.
Now we washed his skin anyway with his shampoo. Isn’t there a home remedy for getting rid of allergy and soothing the skin?
Chihuahua of three years.
Isn’t benadryl for cough?

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Answer by Victoria
Do you have any Cortisone or Benadryl lotion? A benadryl tablet may calm him down too.

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Question by SuperGeek: Does anyone have good home remedies for a dog with skin allergies?
Our new dog (chihuahua/beagle mix) has red ears and red paw pads. She scratches at her ears, nose, and eyes like they itch. The vet recommended benadryl, which upset her stomach; we went back and he prescribed another med, which made her tummy worse. I don’t want any more meds.

So, I’m thinking of switching her food to Blue Buffalo, and I’ve heard that vitamin E really helps dogs with skin allergies. I was wondering if anyone had these work for them, and what other things you’ve tried that have helped.

Thanks so much, in advance!
I just wanted to thank you all again! Of course the funny thing is we got this dog from the shelter, because I told my husband I wanted to get a hearty mixed breed.

This is a great dog though, and SUPER good with our girls. So well worth the effort to make her comfortable (without having her tummy get upset).

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Answer by Les_Football_Mom
What ever food you switch to, make sure it’s wheat and corn free. Add an Omega 3 fatty acid to her food, like a fish oil supplement.

If this doesn’t improve her itching I would get her tested for allergies to see what she is allergic too.

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Question by kellyd: SAFE home remedies for Mange???
Does anyone have any SAFE home remedies to try for mange? I bought a puppy at the local animal shelter in Dec, that had mange and we took back. Now my older dog is showing signs of mange.
We originally thought it was an allergic reaction to something she ate (dog food with yellow corn meal). We’ve been talkin with the Vet about the allergies. Well, this weekend I gave her a bath, and chunks of hair fell out. I’m afraid that she’s had mange all along, and we confused it with the allergies. Today, her foot is raw and sore, and the vet is closed for holiday. Any suggestions? We have her knocked out on benedryl, and a collar on until we can get to the vet tomorrow
Not that I have to explain myself for people like pitbull, but the puppy I had overnight. I asked 4 different people at the shelter if the puppy was sick. They assured me she was not. I was instructed by my vet to take her back because she was a public health hazard. I have 12 years invested with this dog I have now, not 1 night. Also, I”m a single mom, working my way through college to make a better life for my daughter. While I understand that that dog was probably put to sleep, I was following the instructions of my vet. I am HOPING he will NOT give me the same instructions for this dog tomorrow, as, 1) she was healthy BEFORE the neglect of the animal shelter that sold me that puppy, and 2.) I have had her for 12 years, she has been a loyal dog and a part of my family. Before you judge, maybe you should find out the whole answer. Funny that you feel you CAN judge, yet have everything blocked so no one can respond to you.
I don’t think my dog can take the Ivemectin…she’s a border collie, and that medication is toxic to herding dog breeds

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Answer by Amanda
I’d say just keep her comfortable and spoil her till u can get her to the vet

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Question by prof.VonPotato: Mom’s dog has yeast infection and needs home remedies?
My moms dog has recurring yeast infections in his ears. She wants to know if their is anything she can try out since vet bills and the meds she has been giving him are a bit expensive, we want to know our alternatives. Her dogs ears stand straight, and he IS prone to allergy infections. I was thinking that the benadryll he take for his summer allergies would be god for him to take to help his ear. (If you know anything about dogs youll know why i am saying this). Also, how do i advise her NOT to use vagisil or monostate as an alternative. Certainly you cant use these right? Its not the same bacteria. Any one ever use the half vinegar/half water solution and have it work? He recently had a food allergy that we are still in his 3 month period of toxins leaving out his body, and hair is growing back, and he is gaining weight again. I believe his infections will stop once he has gotten all the food he had an allergy to is out of his system. As i said just giving mom some advice dont be rude to me for asking. -thanks-
TEP is for ear mites, and she doesnt have the ability to oder products off the internet. hint the home remedies thing.
not sure what he was eating, but now he is eating alpo and it has helped his hair and body get back to its natural state and plus some.
He has been getting meds from the vet, but shes tired of how expensive it is. Hoping its from his diet, it should be out of his system soon. But as if now he needs something because he seems to be itching a bit again.
I need reasons why (when i tell her) to not use monostat. She seems to think its the same ingredients on the bottle of ear oitment he has been receiving from the vet

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Answer by ir.mamurluk
try some TEP

it is cheap and lasts ages

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their might be mites causing the yeast

Try olive oil then, if their are mite s they olive oil will drown them

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Question by Cowgirl Up: Need help with MAJOR Flea infestation of home & yard.?
I have several dogs, all of which are treated by frontline, groomed weekly and flea and tick free. My home and yard are infested with them. I read that watering your lawn will usually do the trick outside, but that is not working in my case.

I’ve used a carpet powder for fleas in my home, mop daily, vacuum along baseboards, have even taken out area rugs and nothing seems to be helping.

My kids play outside, and are covered in them which makes playing outside impossible. I’ve even started seeing them inside our vehicles.

I really need a sure fire way of getting rid of them because my son has skin allergies, and the fleas are literally driving him crazy, not to mention that I’m extremely paranoid we will accidentally ingest them! YUK!

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Answer by applecrisp
Most home improvement stores have powers that will kill fleas.

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