Dog constantly scratching belly, meds not working. What's the cause?

Thanks for using PetCoach! I'm sorry to hear about Panda. You're on the right track with the Electromycin and NeoSoothe but perhaps we need to to more to address the underlying allergies (which are the number one reason for itching and secondary skin infections). Consider diphenhydramine (benedryl) - https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/benadryl Try a medicated shampoo with phytosphingosines in it - I like Duoxo Calm but there may be other choices in your part of the world. Try fish oil - about 25mg per pound Try putting a t-shirt or baby onesie (depening on his size) so that there is a physical barrier to protect the area. If he can reach it to chew or lick at it, he needs an E-collar immediately - about a 90% chance it will NOT heal if he can lick it. If all of these fail, you'll need to talk to your vet about more tageted allergy options such as the once daily Apoquel pill, or the cytopoint/CADI injection (every 4-8 weeks as needed). Best of luck to you and Panda!

I believe it might actually be part of the original allergic reaction but as there is suspicion he had a reaction to the Benadryl i wouldn't recommend giving it again. instead i would recommend to monitor him, give it 48 hours, if it is not resolved bring him back to the vet for a steroid shot.

The spots where the rashes are definitely fit with seasonal environmental allergies. They may not have been there before, but would not be due to the Benadryl. It's more likely that it's a progression of the allergies and a sign that the Benadryl is not working well. Dogs tend to not be helped by certain antihistamines, but may be helped better by others. Luckily there are a few alternatives that can be bought over the counter. I recommend calling you veterinarian and asking if they could suggest another antihistamine. As long as they have no other concerns with Riley, they should be happy to give you an alternative. If the second antihistamine doesn't work and you still notice the rash/itching, then he will likely need a recheck exam and stronger medication. One thing you can do for the rash and itchy skin, is give a bath with cool water using an oatmeal or aloe shampoo. You can get these shampoos at the pet store. I hope that helps and Riley gets better soon.

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. This still may be a skin allergy but Benadryl sometimes does not work. I would recommend using a shampoo such as Douxo PS Chlorhexidine combination shampoo and bathe twice weekly until resolve. I would also recommend using products such as welactin omega 3 fish oil, essential 6 spot on by dermoscent and malacetic conditioning spray. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further. All of these product recommendations can be found online. If the problem becomes worse, I would recommend having your veterinarian examine Sofie.

Poor Skyler! Since the Benadryl and coconut oil is not working, I recommend to call your veterinarian. The doctor has better and stronger medications to relieve the inflammation and can even address any underlying causes. Pets can have several types of allergies and the most common is environmental causes like pollen and dust mites. There are blood test that can be done to detect these allergens and then make a specific medication for Skyler. I hope this helps and that his skin starts looking better quickly. Please feel free to post any additional questions.

Allergies are definitely a possible cause these hives. Allergies are most commonly due to environmental causes (i.e. pollen) and can start suddenly. Benadryl is usually helpful in these cases, so it may be mange. Mange is caused by a microscopic mite that burrows under the skin. This tends to be very itchy. They usually get this from other animals. It's best to have a vet check the skin. They can check for mange and give better treatment for allergies. For now it's best to give him a bath with cool water using a dog shampoo with oatmeal or aloe as an ingredient. I hope that helps and Dozer gets better soon.

You could try benadryl but in such a severe case it is unlikely to be effective and will delay appropriate diagnosis and treatment. I would recommend a full physical exam and skin scraping to rule out mites and infections also