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12-17-2012, 06:30 PM
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2 Year Old GSD has odd allergies? Need advice.
I need some help on what to do with my 2 year old GSD. He has really dry skin, and he is constantly itching licking and scratching. So we brought him to the vet and they proscribed him Steroids while we did his blood work to find out what he is allergic to. It turns out he is allergic to Sweet Vernal Grass, Sycamore Trees and Birch... is this normal? Has anyone else ever experienced something similar and had good results from vacinations or other treatments?
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12-17-2012, 07:28 PM
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 , I was just going to do a quick skim, about to feed my dog, but may as well get details.What food? What (if any) suppliments When and what was last vaccine and vax schedule Is spot on or pill form heartworm prevention (fleas/tick too)used, from when to when Any other meds Any other "issues" - bowel, ears, eye goop, When did this start? Most prominant locations, one sided, itch same on both, any blackening of skin of inner thigh or arm pits, lesions Is he neutered, if yes, when Where do you live and do you have type grasses and tree's
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12-17-2012, 07:31 PM
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Steroids may relive some of the itching but it is actually covering up the problem instead of curing it.
Could be food, could be a miasm from vaccinations. If you are interested in trying Homeopathy (which treats the root of the problem and helps to re-balance the system) for this, you can pm me, I'd be happy to help! Moms |
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12-17-2012, 11:36 PM
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I switched his food over the summer to a Hypo alergenic food I believe it was duck and potato? Generally I feed Hercules Royal Canine he seems to like it the best. Using the Duck and Potato game him the same results. As far as the supliments or the steroids the vet subscribed Temaroil P and Cephalexin. I just started the fish oil in his food. It has only been 2 weeks but since the last time we put him on the same exact steroids there has been no itching licking or scratching. Im not 100% sure when his vaccines were done the vet says hes good for a while. Everything started about a year ago. I live in Pittsburgh,PA right next to the Pittsburgh Airport. I cant tell if this all started last year when I moved around this time, since it was winter. I started to notice all the itching licking and scratching around the summer time. |
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12-17-2012, 11:56 PM
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Temaril P is a pretty sketchy drug for an unknown itchy skin problem (however you cannot just stop it)
What side effects may be seen when taking Temaril-P? Side effects are usually dose dependent. If side effects occur, contact your veterinarian, who may decrease the dosage or frequency of administration. Side effects may include sedation, exposed third eyelid, muscle tremors, weakness, blood disorders, and an increase in drinking, eating, and urinating. Your pet may have more "accidents" and need to go outside or use the litter box more often. Less common side effects include increased appetite, weight gain, panting, diarrhea, vomiting, and behavior changes. Side effects of long-term use include muscle loss, weakness, and the development of diabetes or hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's disease). The typical signs of these diseases are increased thirst, urination, and appetite. Animals with Cushing's disease may also develop thin skin, a poor hair coat, and a "pot-belly." Immune system suppression may occur, especially on higher doses, making a pet more susceptible to infection. Contact your veterinarian if your pet has a fever (over 103° F), painful urination (a sign of urinary tract infection), tiredness, and sneezing, coughing, or runny eyes. Temaril-P® (Brand) Have you considered that processed food may be the problem? If allergies are only to plants, then you could try benedryl, or quercetin/bromelien combo. Raw food - grain and carb free This may be yeasty issue too, relates to imbalance in the adrenals. Taking out all sugars from diet (carbs, peas, grains, potato's, etc.) adding raw organic cold pressed coconut oil (do forum search for threads on this) at 1tsp./10lbs of body weight (slowly at min. dose and work up over a month if full grown, 2 tblsps. re: detox). Is he neutered/when? Any skin changes, raw lesions or blackening? Any "pest prevention"?
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12-18-2012, 12:03 AM
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Can you afford to see a board certified dermatologist? That's where I would start if you have the money and your regular vet can't figure it out.
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12-18-2012, 01:13 AM
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Invest in an integrative vet (holistic DVM) and change diet from processed to natural, limit toxins (incl. immuno suppressents/steroids), this is a band-aide effect that will lead to further illness. A derm will run tests to find staph or some other - this can be treated from the inside out with what nature intended - real whole food, NOT cephalaxin and steroids, pesticides (heartworm/flea/tick), aluminum, mercury,formaldihyde (all in the adjuvants of vaccines), rendered fats (carcinogens sprayed on the food-cooked fats are toxic), processed meats devoid of natural enzymes and amino acids, high carb foods that spike insulin levels.
How come vets never blame the drugs they use and always blame the food 
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12-18-2012, 02:39 AM
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That said, there's an "allergy bucket" and when it's full of allergens, other things can trigger. OP, try fish/sweet potato or even venison or bison. If dog's allergic to chicken, there can be cross reactivity to duck. |
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12-18-2012, 07:57 AM
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Here is a list from the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA) in PA if you decide to change. Most Western Medicine veterinarians are not versed in holistic practices to get to the root of problems like these. Choose one with as many modality credentials as possible, especially if they are versed in Homotoxicology/Homeopathy. It will be worth the trip!
Hope this helps! MomsAllen, Sherilyn VMD IRONSTONE VETERINARY HOSPITAL 610-367-6446 869 W PINE FORD RD Boyertown PA 19512 United States AVIAN, EQUINE, EXOTIC, SMALL ANIMAL Bach Flowers, Clinical Nutrition, Conventional Medicine, Homeopathy, NAET, Western Herbs Barr, Barrie VMD HARMONY ANIMAL HEALTH CARE CENTER 215-794-9434 1681 Creek Road Furlong PA 18925 United States SMALL ANIMAL Acupuncture, Acupuncture (IVAS), Bach Flowers, Chinese Herbs, Chiropractic, Conventional Medicine, Glandular Therapy, Homeopathy, Homotoxicology, Nutrition, Western Herbs Braz, Elana VMD VCA Animal Healing Center 215-493-0621 1724 Yardley Langhorn Rd Yardley PA 19067 United States SMALL ANIMAL Acupuncture, Applied Kinesiology, Bach Flowers, Chinese Herbs, Conventional Medicine, Glandular Therapy, Homeopathy, Homotoxicology, Massage Therapy, Reiki Bucha, John VMD HARVEYS LAKE VETERINARY CLINIC 570-639-2345 RR3 BOX 3002 Harveys lake PA 18618 United States SMALL ANIMAL Acupuncture, Acupuncture (Tufts), Bach Flowers, Chinese Herbs, Clinical Nutrition, Conventional Medicine, Nutrition, Western Herbs Busch, Sara DVM The Artisan Vet 215-287-3206 1233 Manor Road Havertown PA 19083 United States www.artisanvet.com EQUINE, HOUSE CALLS, SMALL ANIMAL Acupuncture, Acupuncture (CHI), Chinese Herbs, Homeopathy, Homotoxicology, Nutrition, Western Herbs Collins, Karen VMD Newtown Veterinary Hospital 215-968-3895 107 Penns Trail Newtown PA 18940 United States www.holisticpethealing.byregion.net SMALL ANIMAL Acupuncture, Acupuncture (CHI), Bach Flowers, Chinese Herbs (Chi Institute), Conventional Medicine, Homotoxicology, Nutrition, Reiki Dileva, Rose VMD ANIMAL WELLNESS CENTER 610-558-1616 286 Wilmington West Chester Pike Chadds Ford PA 19317 United States www.altpetdoc.com SMALL ANIMAL Acupuncture, Acupuncture (IVAS), Chinese Herbs, Chiropractic, Conventional Medicine, Electromagnetic therapy: EAV - Interro -Biotron II - etc, Nutrition, Reiki, VOM, Western Herbs Gerstenfeld, Sheldon VMD CHESTNUT HILL VETERINARY HOSPITAL 215-836-2950 903 BETHLEHEM PIKE Erdenheim PA 19038 United States www.chestnuthillvet.com AVIAN, EXOTIC, SMALL ANIMAL Acupuncture, Acupuncture (Tufts), Bach Flowers, Chinese Herbs, Clinical Nutrition, Conventional Medicine, Homotoxicology, Massage Therapy, Nutrition, Western Herbs Kassell, Natasha VMD 215-407-4535 155 West Durham Street Philadelphia PA 19119 United States HOUSE CALLS, SMALL ANIMAL Homeopathy, Nutrition, Reiki Kintz-Konegger, Alexandra DVM K. Vet Animal Care 724-216-5174 761 S. Main Street Greensburg PA 15601 United States www.kvetac.com EQUINE, FARM, HOUSE CALLS, SMALL ANIMAL Acupuncture, Acupuncture (CHI), Bach Flowers, Chinese Herbs, Clinical Nutrition, Conventional Medicine, Homeopathy, Nutrition, Western Herbs Liez, Kathy VMD Dr Kathy's House Paws 610-716-0848 7 Hansen Ct Narberth PA 19072 United States AVIAN, EXOTIC, HOUSE CALLS, SMALL ANIMAL Acupuncture, Acupuncture (CHI), Bach Flowers, Chinese Herbs, Chinese Herbs (Chi Institute), Conventional Medicine, Homotoxicology, Nutrition, Western Herbs Maro, Cynthia DVM ELLWOOD ANIMAL HOSPITAL 724-758-8882 728 LAWRENCE AVE Ellwood City PA 16117 United States www.holistic.vetsuite.com SMALL ANIMAL Acupuncture, Acupuncture (IVAS), Applied Kinesiology, Bach Flowers, Chinese Herbs, Chiropractic, Chiropractic (AVCA), Clinical Nutrition, Color Therapy, Conventional Medicine, Glandular Therapy, Homeopathy, Homeopathy-Classical Myton, Sally VMD SOUTH HILLS ANIMAL HOSPITAL 412-884-2434 999 KILLARNEY DR Pittsburgh PA 15234 United States SMALL ANIMAL Bach Flowers, Conventional Medicine, Homeopathy, NAET, Nutrition Osborne, Leslie DVM HARBORWOODS INTEGRATIVE VETERINARY CARE 717-876-0117 109 OAK ROAD Conestoga PA 17516 United States www.harborwoodsvet.net SMALL ANIMAL Acupuncture, Acupuncture (CHI), Chinese Herbs (Chi Institute), Clinical Nutrition, Conventional Medicine, Massage Therapy, Nutrition Shoemaker, Judith DVM ALWAYS HELPFUL VETERINARY SERVICES 717-529-0526 305 NOTTINGHAM ROAD Nottingham PA 19362 United States www.judithshoemaker.com#http://www.judithshoemaker.com# EQUINE, SMALL ANIMAL Acupuncture, Acupuncture (IVAS), Chinese Herbs, Chiropractic, Chiropractic (AVCA), Glandular Therapy, Homeopathy, Homeopathy-Classical, Magnetic Therapy, Nutrition, Ozone Therapy, Pulsating Magnetic Therapy Stern, Linda DVM AVIAN & FELINE HOSPITAL 717-730-3755 3300 HARTZDALE DR, SUITE 108 Camp Hill PA 17011 United States www.avianandfelinehospital.com AVIAN, EXOTIC, SMALL ANIMAL Bach Flowers, Clinical Nutrition, Conventional Medicine, Homeopathy-Classical, Homotoxicology, Nutrition, Ozone Therapy, Reiki, VOM, Western Herbs |
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