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Is there a dog food product that I can feed to my dog for his food allergies?
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My veterinarian put our Schnauzer on Hydraxyzine 25mg because he has allergies. He is allergic to bees but he has bad behavior problems when he is on this. Any advice?
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My dog is 5 yrs old and we think a dacshund/beagle/possible bassett hound mix. She has terrible allergies and is on Medrol. Someone suggested that she may have food allergy. They had heard that some dogs have food allergies to grains, ect. She is on Iams weight control dog food and this person ( groomer) suggested that Purina One would be better for her allergies. I would like to get her off the medrol as she is becoming very round. Is this true? Would this possbile help?
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My dog suffers from allergies and our local veterinarian has prescribed antihistamines, as needed. I also suffer from allergies and my doctor prescribes a decongestant along with my allergy medications, to prevent sinus infections. My question is this; can dogs take decongestants, and if so, which ones do you recommend? She is a 20 mo. old, spayed Newfoundland (mostly); wt.- appox. 95 lbs.
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Is there a dog food product that I can feed to my dog for his food allergies?
I would first suggest that you consult with your veterinarian to be certain that the signs you are seeing are indeed due to a food allergy. If that is confirmed, then the goal would be to try a novel protein source that your dog has not eaten before. Often this can be accomplished with a lamb and rice diet. Switching diets should be done slowly by adding a small amount of the new food to the old food and taking at least one to two weeks to switch over to the new food. It can take 8-12 weeks on a new diet before any change in the allergy symptoms are seen, so be patient.
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My veterinarian put our Schnauzer on Hydraxyzine 25mg because he has allergies. He is allergic to bees but he has bad behavior problems when he is on this. Any advice?
Any medication can have side effects that may manifest as changes in behavior. If your schnauzer is not acting himself while he is on this medication, perhaps he requires a different treatment. I would suggest returning to your veterinarian for another examination and possibly a different medication.
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My dog is 5 yrs old and we think a dacshund/beagle/possible bassett hound mix. She has terrible allergies and is on Medrol. Someone suggested that she may have food allergy. They had heard that some dogs have food allergies to grains, ect. She is on Iams weight control dog food and this person ( groomer) suggested that Purina One would be better for her allergies. I would like to get her off the medrol as she is becoming very round. Is this true? Would this possbile help?
It certainly is possible for a dog to have food allergies. These are often manifest by skin irritation and itching. There are various diets available by prescription that are formulated specifically for dogs with known food allergies. Other diets available over the counter also can be formulated to help with food allergies or sensitive systems. Purina ONE does have a new diet Sensitive Systems with salmon and easily digested ingredients such as rice and oatmeal for dogs with sensitive stomachs. To determine which food might be best for your allergic dog it would be best to consult your veterinarian.
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My dog suffers from allergies and our local veterinarian has prescribed antihistamines, as needed. I also suffer from allergies and my doctor prescribes a decongestant along with my allergy medications, to prevent sinus infections. My question is this; can dogs take decongestants, and if so, which ones do you recommend? She is a 20 mo. old, spayed Newfoundland (mostly); wt.- appox. 95 lbs.
Dogs commonly manifest their allergies by skin irritation with scratching being a primary symptom. Some dogs do show irritation to their eyes and ears and some will also have some nasal symptoms although these are less common. Since the signs are not usually associated with the sinus area, decongestants are generally not needed. In addition under no circumstances should you give your pet any over the counter medication unless prescribed by your veterinarian.
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