Slightlyconfused
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Dog has just tested positive for this so is going to start on the immunotherapy as soon as it gets here.
Has anyone here had any experience with this?
Has anyone here had any experience with this?
Dust mite allergy in dogs, anyone have any experience?
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MotherOfChickens
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yes, with my old dog. it was very successful for him-with that and daily antihistamines we managed it very well-along with clean bedding etc.
eta it wasnt his only allergy or problem-he also had an underlying skin condition that led him especially prone to secondary infection. I found that feeding him RAW along with the vaccinations and anti-histamines kept on top of it mostly, although occasionally he'd need eye drops too (towards the end of the jagg period, his eyes would start to get weepy).
eta it wasnt his only allergy or problem-he also had an underlying skin condition that led him especially prone to secondary infection. I found that feeding him RAW along with the vaccinations and anti-histamines kept on top of it mostly, although occasionally he'd need eye drops too (towards the end of the jagg period, his eyes would start to get weepy).
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planete
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Yes. One of my bitches has been having the four weekly injections for a couple of years now. They certainly help as she would lick and scratch herself raw without them. It is not 100% effective for her though and I need to give her Piriton tablets in the warmer months as well. We have done away with most of the carpets downstairs in favour of hard floors as the carpet was getting grotty anyway but I must admit I have not changed my cleaning or feeding routines. It is recommended all dust is removed every day and the dry food is only bought in small quantities or frozen before feeding. I would do all that if her quality of life was affected but she is a happy, otherwise healthy dog and has had a great coat and skin since we started the treatment.
Sandstone1
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Yes, my old lab. He was on monthly injections for most of his life. He was allergic to house dust mites tree and grass pollen and storage mites.
The immunotherapy injections along with piriton kept his skin issues fairly under control.
The immunotherapy injections along with piriton kept his skin issues fairly under control.
Slightlyconfused
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Thanks all
We only have carpet on the landing and stairs as the bedrooms are laminate and the kitchen and dining room is karraden which will be followed into the front room and hall way. Those carpets have been taken up in preparation for it to be done next year anyway so that's being sorted.
She is on burns penplan wet and a bit of dry biscuits that go with it.
Is it worth not giving her the biscuits?
I can't do raw as have two people with low immune systems in the house and a dog that has to be on a very strict diet (raw has been tried for him but it causes water diarrhoea)
Was piriton fed daily? Or just at certain times of the year?
With her it affects her upper neck/jaw and leads down onto her tummy when bad. She rubs her face all over trying to itch.
We only have carpet on the landing and stairs as the bedrooms are laminate and the kitchen and dining room is karraden which will be followed into the front room and hall way. Those carpets have been taken up in preparation for it to be done next year anyway so that's being sorted.
She is on burns penplan wet and a bit of dry biscuits that go with it.
Is it worth not giving her the biscuits?
I can't do raw as have two people with low immune systems in the house and a dog that has to be on a very strict diet (raw has been tried for him but it causes water diarrhoea)
Was piriton fed daily? Or just at certain times of the year?
With her it affects her upper neck/jaw and leads down onto her tummy when bad. She rubs her face all over trying to itch.
Sandstone1
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Mine had piriton all year round daily.
Depends on how bad your dog is really. Keeping the dust down in the house helps as does washing dog beds often and at a high temp.
A shampoo such as malaseb May help too but it's best to speak to your vet as your dog's issues will be individual.
Depends on how bad your dog is really. Keeping the dust down in the house helps as does washing dog beds often and at a high temp.
A shampoo such as malaseb May help too but it's best to speak to your vet as your dog's issues will be individual.