What Can Give My Cockerpoo To Stop Her Scratching

[Bobbisox1]

She’s go no fleas but suffers from ‘doggy’ eczema, I’ve tried a half of antihistamine tablet ( Piriton) but that hasn’t helped
Any ideas ?

[pat2604]

Chris, piriton is recommended by vets for dogs. Also for dogs who are anxious. The same tablets as used for humans and can be bought from pharmacies. Cheaper than getting them from vets. We have used them for years. Benolyn cough medicine can be used as well as long it's the antihistamine variety. But apparently not other
anti histamines. The generic version from pharmacies is quite cheap.

[pastafreak]

I thought this was sorted a few months ago. Havd you tried a different vet?

Piriton can be given to dogs...but ONLY UNDER A VETS SUPERVISION

https://www.countryliving.com/uk/wildlife/pets/a32888692/piriton-for-dogs/

[Bobbisox1]

It’s returned and she scratching more than ever

[choux]

Bobbi, see if you can consult a skin specialist vet - your own vet should be able to tell you who.

Over the years I have had 2 dogs who had specific skin problems (neither caused by fleas). The quick diagnosis by the specialist vets (they did their own testing rather than send samples to a laboratory) and prompt medication sorted things out speedily after months of attention by my normal vets, both of whom were competent.

If you can do this pdq I think it will save poor Lola from more misery than she needs to endure, bless her, and it will save you the stress too. Good luck.

[Bobbisox1]

Thanks Choux , I’ll ring and ask tomorrow

[Vagus]

Personally, I would ask your vet for a referral to a dog skin specialist as it’s not been resolved by an ordinary vet and has been going on long enough.
Our dog kept getting eye infections with yellow puss oozing out and making him rub his eyes. He had numerous eye drops and was eventually referred to a dog eye specialist who diagnosed the problem with just one visit (he has malformed bits that don’t drain away moisture from his eyes).
Our dog is insured and all we paid was the excess but we’d have happily paid whatever it took.
That’s what I’d do anyway.

[Vagus]

Doh, snap!!

[calmck]

Has the vet done a skin scrape. This can rule out of problems. If my vet missed fleas I would change immediately

[choux]

I recommend it, Bobbi. It can be expensive but it is worth it if it clears the problem up and you are not wasting money with routine vet visits that don't solve Lola's problem. She looks a real sweetie, such a shame she is mithered by this.

[calmck]

I don't know where you live but is there a veternarian school near you that you could take her to

[choux]

Vagus, a second opinion is always helpful :)

[lankeela]

I would try a Seresto collar. I had one literally pulling her fur out - couldn't find anything on her and did various tests for allergies - within hours of wearing the Seresto collar she stopped scratching and her coat has returned to normal. Make sure you get a genuine Seresto though, from one of the main online canine pharmacies such as Hyperdrug.

[Bobbisox1]

I don’t think calmck :0/
Lola has insurance but unfortunately it’s a pre condition that came about before we took it out , she’s 7 next week and we took it out about 3 years ago ( not for eczema) more for accidents etc

[Bobbisox1]

Worth a try Lankeela , thank you

[Bobbisox1]

Would it be this one Lankeela ?

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[davebro]

get a different dog!

[Bobbisox1]

Not funny Dave, she’s our life

[rockyracoon]

Our dogs were prescribed Malaseb by the vet. Works really well for doggy skin complaints.

[Bobbisox1]

I’m not confident in the vet we have Rocky so I’ll try this collar first although she’s never wore one before

[jourdain2]

Not long after we moved to UK our (French) dog began scratching. He's been treated for fleas/ticks etc. by vet before travelling. Eventually took him to the vet and although, no sign of fleas, we were advised weekly bath with medicated shampoo. This didn't work, so we started on a long period of removing various foods. Eventually we started him on Harrington's (and a bit under the advised serving) and he's now fine! Don't know if this helps at all.