hyr asked:
I have a 5-year old Vizsla named Bobo. The skin under his hind quarters (where there is no hair) gets very red and irritated. Then he licks it and makes it even worse. I have not changed his food or treats in years. He is on Nutromax Large Breeds (blue bag) and Iams cookies. Could he have environmental allergies, like people have? Could an allergy to food develop suddenly? It seems to be worse after he plays outside. The vet says to just spray bitter apple and give him benadryl but it’s not working!! What is this and what should I do?
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I have a 5-year old Vizsla named Bobo. The skin under his hind quarters (where there is no hair) gets very red and irritated. Then he licks it and makes it even worse. I have not changed his food or treats in years. He is on Nutromax Large Breeds (blue bag) and Iams cookies. Could he have environmental allergies, like people have? Could an allergy to food develop suddenly? It seems to be worse after he plays outside. The vet says to just spray bitter apple and give him benadryl but it’s not working!! What is this and what should I do?
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This is not at all unusual in Vizsla. It is caused by mown grass, so your thought that it happens more when the dog has been outside is absolutely right. I guess it’s a bit like hay fever, it seems to die down after a few weeks.
It could be. Or it might just be from the weather or something he got into.
Take him to another vet and get a second opinion.
Most allergies can be treated by corticosteroids and also some antihistamine blockers.;~’
to treat my allergies, i just take in some antihistamines like claritin.`~