We have 2 lurchers and for the last few years come the spring/summer one of them always got what we called 'summer itch'. She scratched her side/belly and nibbled her paws. I had been putting a dog tea tree cream on to ease the itching but it didn't fix it. The poor girl was very irritated by it.
Last week we took them both to the vets for the annual checkup and I rolled her over to show the vet the worst affected area on her belly. He said it was quite bad as the skin was broken from her scratching, and he said it might be a reaction to pollen. He suggested Piriton! So we have been giving her 1 tablet twice a day and it has worked wonders! She hardly scratches, her tummy is scabbing over and she seems much happier
I just wanted to post this incase other dog owners see the same problem with their dogs. If it helps just one more dog then it's worth it!
I'll just add that although the vet said antihistamines like Piriton are safe for dogs, if your mutt is already on tablets it may be worth calling the vet to check it is ok to give them Piriton too.
I wasn't aware that boosting your immune system can help with pollen effects. They already have very good food so I don't think that's it. Once the summer is over we will be able to stop the Piriton for 6 months.
Reaction to pollen suggests a lowered immune system and or energy body. All manner of things will weaken their immune systems, antibiotics, flea preparations etc
Lurchers have such fine coats, with little protection don't they.
One of my horses reacts in the summer and she is on rather more than 1 twice a day roflmao! Works a treat Always best to do this under vets advice though as caveman says.
Have you tried fish oil? - on his food. It's great for eczema in people, and allergies too.
Be aware that Piriton might be best only used short term, it reduces stomach acid production in humans and might do the same for dogs! Low stomach acid has all sorts of repercussions.
Thanks Caroline, we are going back the vets in a few weeks for something else so will ask him about long term use. We give the James Wellbeloved food which I think has fish oil in it.
Of course another solution would be to strengthen their immune systems, using vitamins, diet, crystals.
That would reduce the amount of drugs going into their bodies.
We have a collie that is always taking crystals off my table and burying them in her bed, not to chew or play with, just to have I think. Thankfully I keep all my smaller pieces in a glass bowl so she can't get near them, but she stares at them as if they were goldfish lol.
We have a collie that is always taking crystals off my table and burying them in her bed, not to chew or play with, just to have I think. Thankfully I keep all my smaller pieces in a glass bowl so she can't get near them, but she stares at them as if they were goldfish lol.
You have a very attuned dog! Isn't it great when an animal knows exactly which vibration it needs?
My friends cat used to put a piece of kunzite on my friends tummy, then sit on it. My friend had recently had a bowel operation, and her cat was letting her know that kunzite would help with the healing.
Of course another solution would be to strengthen their immune systems, using vitamins, diet, crystals.
That would reduce the amount of drugs going into their bodies.
my son gets hayfeaver i have read up on it quite a bit
i have been lead to belive that it is your immune systems that is the problem
it dose not reconise that pollen is not a fret to your health
it works over time trying to get rid of it.the afect of this are the simtoms ie runnny noise sneezing.saw eyes ect
i would think that this woild inplay that your immune sysems is in good working oeder
if not a little confused
i would think this would be the same for animales
I had a problem with my pup and after some research i found Grizzly Wild salmon oil. I have used this for over a year and i can't praise it highly enough.
Its stocked by Amazon in the UK here is the link Grizzly Salmon Oil for Cats and Dogs 500 ml: Amazon.co.uk: Grocery
This oil is from wild salmon rather than farmed so there are no added chemicals. If you look on Amazon.com you will find lots of good reviews.
Hope this helps
Thanks for that link, I may give it a go, although I think it more a summer allergy issue. The Piriton work well with 2 tablets a day but I don't want her to have this long term.
What works for me is local honey, a teaspoon a day. Maybe you could try that on your lurchers. If it works for humans I don't see why it wouldn't work on a dog too. I give my whippet honey when she's feeling a bit off it, I mix it with a small amount of warm water to turn it into a honey drink. She loves it.
I have worked with many humans and animals with Allergies over the last number of years and it has been both diet and immune related. I have found by just testing using Kinesiology and Balancing using the techniques selected by the body... sound , light theraphy, acupressure points I have had some amazing results. It is so amazing to see a dog with a lovely coat a month after just 1 balance. Animals are so open to healing .
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