do u have an itchy dog?

[mopinko]

so, any of my peeps that have dogs w allergies- there’s a good treatment out there.
cytopoint is a shot that gives 4-8 wks relief from allergies.
i had biff at the vet yesterday cuz he’s been licking his feet to the point of damage. he’s always had skin troubles, and itchy feet. he’s got a yeast infection going on cuz of it. i’ve been treating those feet for a couple weeks w neosporin and a cone. which he is a super good sport about. but it was only helping a little.
well, he got that shot yesterday, and he hasnt licked once. already the inflammation is way down.
his allergies r seasonal, mostly. probably a few shots a yr wd keep him healthy and happy.
he also got a once a mo arthritis treatment. he’s 12, and i was worried that he was licking his carpal joints- his wrists. xrays showed some degradation, but not horrible. i know his hips suck, tho.
it was a spendy visit, w a bunch of issues including needing a good pedicure cuz he was objecting to me screwing w his feet.
but w all my doggy issues these days, this was a great relief.

[twodogsbarking]

1. Our old Golden is nearly twelve. Skin trouble treated with Apoquel.

[mopinko]

2. i've tried it. it's okay but

i sorta hate pilling old dogs. that was the big thing to me- 1 shot or 30 pills.
it’s a subq injection, which i can handle. a monthly trip to the vet is not happening for several reasons. but i talked to the vet and she admitted they have clients that r comfortable w that, and they hook them up.
but it didnt work this well anyway. will see how it goes.

[twodogsbarking]

3. If they lick too much their tongue will get smooth and make eating difficult.

[mopinko]

4. never knew that.

he seems to do fine, tho he is very sloppy.
so hard to know w them, tho.

[Donkees]

5. Have you ruled out food allergies, such as potatoes?

Potatoes are a common canine allergen due to the preponderance of allergen types that are contained within the potato, and they are frequently used as a carbohydrate source in foods and treats. Canines who develop food allergies, like allergies to potatoes, will experience inflamed and itchy skin ...

[mopinko]

6. he's on a restricted diet.

his brother was allergic to damn near everything. his tests werent that bad, but i assume anyway.

[Donkees]

7. All best wishes for healing and happiness in the new year

[mopinko]

8. ty. back atcha.

[Saoirse9]

9. Cytopoint works great for some dogs

Apoquel worked so much better for our very itchy dog. Apoquel was a long term fix. We experimented with Cytopoint but it didn’t help him. Apoquel gave him his life back.

That said I am delighted that it made such a dramatic improvement with your dog!! I will keep it in mind if any of my dog owning friends have itchy dogs.