Posted By: Budgeteer
Allergies, losing hair, etc - 09/13/16 05:04 PM
Help!! My black Lab is licking her hair off in small spots around the root of her tail, losing hair in others (in addition to shedding), and seems pretty miserable at times with scratching and licking. I've rolled her around countless times looking for fleas and haven't seen any. She says inside during the day and sleeps inside, so I keep a close watch on fleas. I've quizzed my wife repeatedly about any new products she might have brought into the house that Lilly might be allergic to, but my wife insists she hasn't changed anything. There aren't any new plants in the yard, either, so I'm at a loss. She's vaccinated and on heart worm preventative...she's a healthy, active girl, too. ETA that I haven't changed her food or treats recently and that all of this started a few weeks ago.
I've already taken her to the vet where she got a steroid injection that calmed things down a bit, and we're scheduled to go back tomorrow. I hate to keep having to have her get injections, though.
Should I bathe her more often than once every two or three weeks? Are there any OTC products I should start giving as supplements? She's the best dog, and I hate to see her uncomfortable!!
Thanks for any suggestions.
I've already taken her to the vet where she got a steroid injection that calmed things down a bit, and we're scheduled to go back tomorrow. I hate to keep having to have her get injections, though.
Should I bathe her more often than once every two or three weeks? Are there any OTC products I should start giving as supplements? She's the best dog, and I hate to see her uncomfortable!!
Thanks for any suggestions.