Skin allergies

[Grogusmum]

Hi,
I have a very handsome pooch named grogu. Grogu is 3 and for the last 6 months has been suffering with spots on his muzzle area, hotspots and blisters on his paws. As a result he’s licking a lot and taken some of the fur off his paws. We’ve tried eliminating certain foods and oils. Black seed oil and probiotics and he’s in a cone practically full time. They just keep coming. The only thing I can think is affecting him is possibly his raw diet that we get from Bella and duke and the working tablet he had 6+ months ago.
We’ve been to the vet who gave him steroids and antibiotics but they were only affective short term.
Can anyone relate or have any advice to the above?
I should also say they go and then come back again.
Thanks in advance

 

[2bullymama]

Have you tried different proteins chicken and beef tend to be hot meats for many. Are there potato’s in the food/treats? Also for a probiotic try refrigerated sauerkraut just a fork full seems his immune system needs a boost

 

[Grogusmum]

Hi, thank you for replying. We’ve just adjusted his Bella and duke order and taken poultry out. I will check for potatoes in treats and start giving him sauerkraut.

 

[Triggythefrenchie]

Hey. I am having the exact same issue!
He is constantly with a cone as he is scratching his ears till they bleed and he chews his paws so much. In regards to helping soothe this try and soak/bathe in Epsom salts and use cotton wool on the hotspots on the face soaked in warm water and the salts! Hope this helps

 

[Grogusmum]

Hi, sorry to hear this! It’s so stressful is it?
I’m yet to try Epsom salts on him so thank you for the tip. Apple cider vinegar does help as does coconut oil and castor oil on the hotspots however the moment the cone comes off for us to cuddle or him to eat and drink he makes himself bleed
Vets again on Tuesday

 

[Larry2022]

Hi there, you could be describing my 2 year old guy, constant allergic reactions exactly as you describe. He is definitely improving on the hypoallergenic food we changed him to..... at least he can't clear a room in 5 seconds flat like he used to do, if you know what I mean! He's still tormented with red and itchy paws, hives on his back and sides, itchy ears and face etc., etc., Our vet is pretty sure that it's a strong reaction to dust mites which is almost impossible to eliminate from a very old house like we have. We're now looking at a monthly injection of Cytopoint for atopic dogs, probably for life. He's a gorgeous little fellow but he's a total demon for the vacuum and so I can only do the house when he's out for a walk. I'm not in a position to replace carpets, furniture, bedding, curtains etc., so will take one last stab at steam cleaning everything and then spraying with Indorex as it's long lasting against all kinds of critters including dust mites. Apart from that, I've tried coconut oil, steroid creams and baking soda with very limited results. I read that apples are high in quercetin which protects against allergens to some extent so he's on a coreless apple each day which thankfully, he loves. I wish you luck and if I find any noticeable improvement, I'll be sure to let you know.

 

[Grogusmum]

Hi there, you could be describing my 2 year old guy, constant allergic reactions exactly as you describe. He is definitely improving on the hypoallergenic food we changed him to..... at least he can't clear a room in 5 seconds flat like he used to do, if you know what I mean! He's still tormented with red and itchy paws, hives on his back and sides, itchy ears and face etc., etc., Our vet is pretty sure that it's a strong reaction to dust mites which is almost impossible to eliminate from a very old house like we have. We're now looking at a monthly injection of Cytopoint for atopic dogs, probably for life. He's a gorgeous little fellow but he's a total demon for the vacuum and so I can only do the house when he's out for a walk. I'm not in a position to replace carpets, furniture, bedding, curtains etc., so will take one last stab at steam cleaning everything and then spraying with Indorex as it's long lasting against all kinds of critters including dust mites. Apart from that, I've tried coconut oil, steroid creams and baking soda with very limited results. I read that apples are high in quercetin which protects against allergens to some extent so he's on a coreless apple each day which thankfully, he loves. I wish you luck and if I find any noticeable improvement, I'll be sure to let you know.

What is it with the vacuum?!!

We have adjusted his raw food and slowly taking poultry out of his diet and there’s definitely an improvement. Poor little fellow still has sore paws but I’m confident we will get there. Thanks so much for replying. Really hope your little bundle of joy improves too.
Ps someone on here recommended sauerkraut and he has it almost daily and it’s definitely helping

 

[2bullymama]

Hi there, you could be describing my 2 year old guy, constant allergic reactions exactly as you describe. He is definitely improving on the hypoallergenic food we changed him to..... at least he can't clear a room in 5 seconds flat like he used to do, if you know what I mean! He's still tormented with red and itchy paws, hives on his back and sides, itchy ears and face etc., etc., Our vet is pretty sure that it's a strong reaction to dust mites which is almost impossible to eliminate from a very old house like we have. We're now looking at a monthly injection of Cytopoint for atopic dogs, probably for life. He's a gorgeous little fellow but he's a total demon for the vacuum and so I can only do the house when he's out for a walk. I'm not in a position to replace carpets, furniture, bedding, curtains etc., so will take one last stab at steam cleaning everything and then spraying with Indorex as it's long lasting against all kinds of critters including dust mites. Apart from that, I've tried coconut oil, steroid creams and baking soda with very limited results. I read that apples are high in quercetin which protects against allergens to some extent so he's on a coreless apple each day which thankfully, he loves. I wish you luck and if I find any noticeable improvement, I'll be sure to let you know.

Dust mites also live in kibble so if feeding kibble.. store in freezer as the cold kills them

 

[Larry2022]

Good morning, I didn't know that about kibble but it's very interesting. Unfortunately, I buy his hypoallergenic food in 14kg bags so freezing it isn't an option for me but it's great information to share with others. Many thanks.