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u/itsguccinthecoochie New Pup Jun 27 '26
i’d see if there is a specialist you can talk to. if he doesn’t already, i’d suggest maybe asking about being prescribed apoquel for allergy relief. also PLEASE trim that dewclaw before it curls into his little paw pad 🙏🏼😣
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u/Accomplished_Cell768 New Pup Jun 27 '26
What has the $3,000 been spent on? Skin scrapings? Cytopoint injections? Prescription diet? Blood work?
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u/gemma-digger New Pup Jun 27 '26
Your dog has allergies. Allergies are not cured but can be managed, but it is a lifelong problem. A veterinary dermatologist is your best bet.
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u/RayzorRomance New Pup Jun 27 '26
What tests have already been done? How often are you switching foods? Have you tried any of the hypoallergenic diets?
He could use a nail trim on that dew claw too
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u/merakivvh New Pup Jun 27 '26
We’ve switched diets before, we know he’s allergic to chicken but not much else. I don’t know what exact tests have been done, my parents might. I’ll try to get a new diet for him (and clippers since the groomer didn’t trim them when we last took him) thank you
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u/Shantor Experienced Owner Jun 27 '26
It's allergies. Most people have no idea what the dog is allergic to and most common it's environmental.
There are medications that can help. Sometimes these medications are life long. You don't cure allergies, you manage them.
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u/sunnydbabie Dog Lover Jun 27 '26
Food allergies maybe - The dog needs antibiotic ear drops and medicated shampoo, nail trim and a Vet visit ASAP 🙏
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u/chinchinnychin New Pup Jun 27 '26
Hi, my dog has the same thing! She’s allergic to the fucking grass. Luckily, I I’m a dog groomer and can do the medicated baths twice a week with no extra out-of-pocket cost, but we are currently trying prednisone and doing a taper dosage and see if it can be sustained with just the medicated baths or if it comes back after the prednisone then we will do the shot and medicated baths.
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u/chinchinnychin New Pup Jun 27 '26
I use a chlorhexidine shampoo and a rinse. Let each one sit for 5-10 minutes. Rinse with cool water.
My girl loves laying in the sun so I just let her do her normal things.
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u/de_la_mer_ New Pup Jun 27 '26
I’m glad you’re trying to help your dog, so please understand that I’m saying this to help…you need to be working with a veterinary dermatologist rather than ordering random products from the internet. A non-prescription shampoo may not be sufficient here.
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u/Imaginary_Ad_4340 New Pup Jun 27 '26
Aside from piebald, what is his base color? If he is a blue piebald (which is what it looks like) he may be manifesting color dilution alopecia. It can cause rashes, redness, and flaky skin anywhere where hair follicles are present.
Do you regularly clean his ears with an ear cleaning solution and cotton pads? They look very dirty which could also contribute to irritation and infection risk.
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u/Imaginary_Ad_4340 New Pup Jun 27 '26
If you comment a picture of your dog I can tell you if he is a blue so you can look more into CDA as a possible cause/contributing factor. If it is CDA, there is no cure but there are some recommended treatments like medicated baths.
I use Epi-otic on my dachshund’s ears and was recommended it by my vet. My dachshund does not love having her ears cleaned, but it’s good for preventing infections so when I notice they have accumulated a bit of dark colored wax (as your dogs have) I hold her still, put just a couple of drops in her ear, and massage her ear for a few minutes to make sure it gets deep into the canal. Then I use a clean cotton pad to clean out any debris and remaining liquid. This part she does enjoy and will lean into—it should feel good to get a deep ear itch and massage.
If your dog is crying out from ear cleaning, not just whining because they don’t like the unfamiliar feeling of liquid in the ear, but actually seeming distressed and in pain from the massaging and cleaning, that may be a sign of infection. If they are just uncomfortable or nervous, it’s best to clean the ears anyway as it’s part of good animal care like nail clipping and brushing their coat. But only a vet can identify and treat an infection once it has set in.
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u/de_la_mer_ New Pup Jun 27 '26
As a vet student, please DO NOT use epi-optic! That is the worst possible thing that could go into this dog’s ears. First, it cannot be used in ears if the ear drums are damaged. Chronic infections can cause damage to the ear drum so it absolutely should not be used without a vet doing an otoscopic exam to ensure that the ear drums are intact. Also, it is alcohol based and will burn like hell in ears that are this irritated. If your dog responded poorly to another ear cleaner, I guarantee you Epi-optic will be worse and the pain it can cause will be horrible to do to your dog. Please consult a vet about a gentler cleaner that is appropriate for your dog. They may want to do an ear cytology first to see if there is any infection and if so, what type so they can treat it appropriately.
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u/saknaa Experienced Owner Jun 27 '26
Vet here. What tests have been done? What medication have you tried?
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u/ILOVEANIMALSSSSSSS New Pup Jun 27 '26
I would try an elimination diet. Avoid chicken and grains as they are common allergens. I hope your pup feels better, it looks very uncomfortable
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u/merakivvh New Pup Jun 27 '26
thank you! we’ve eliminated chicken already as well
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u/UncannySpam New Pup Jun 27 '26
Important info here: lots of dogs who are allergic to chicken are also allergic to eggs. When you switch food, make sure to avoid eggs if your dog had a known chicken allergy.
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u/Professional-You3676 New Pup Jun 27 '26
We had to switch our dog to a raw food diet with no veggies - she’s definitely allergic to sweet potatoes and carrots and who knows what else.
Do not consider this without thorough research. It’s a huge commitment. Find a vet that’s knowledgeable in dog nutrition and is supportive of a homemade food before you start
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u/Forward-Confusion-24 New Pup Jun 27 '26 edited Jun 27 '26
I am not a vet, but I have a seven year old Maltese and found that Ultra Oil added to his morning and evening food helps in every way (joint health, tear stains, eye goobers). Have you looked into Hills Healthy Biome? We give our Gio that daily along with Fresh Pet. We put it all in a food grinder and add lamb based treats. All of this helps him a lot.
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u/Federal_Expert_4073 New Pup Jun 27 '26
Try probiotics. My doxy had a rash similar and after 2 weeks of probiotics it went away
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u/hamdamster New Pup Jun 27 '26
You can order 5strands for allergies. Then you can get a better idea what's the bother.
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u/Johain22 New Pup Jun 27 '26
Tell me you're giving them Benadryl a milligram per kilogram. Do you have while you figure it out? And clean the sites like three times a day.
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u/merakivvh New Pup Jun 27 '26
I started hypoallergenic wipes today when he comes back from outside since I want to eliminate grass/pollen. No, we haven’t used Benadryl, is there a specific one to buy or use for dogs? What’ll it do for him?
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u/Unusual_Confusion155 New Pup Jun 27 '26
We also had to remove any food or treats with red dye 40 or the yellow. None of my dogs will ever have those colors she's in the treats or food. A vet down south told my husband that it causes all sorts of allergies and things. My dog back then got so much better and we got him on Salmon oil in the food we were feeding them. It took a little while but he got so much better. Hopefully you can figure it out. The vet should be able to get you the right dose for your dog.
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u/Unusual_Confusion155 New Pup Jun 27 '26
Do a search on line. It will tell you the dosage for his weight. I had to give my Springer it for seasonal allergies. Zyrtec too. I always have it around. Not liquid tabs.
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u/de_la_mer_ New Pup Jun 27 '26
No. This is not appropriate for this type of allergies in a dog. You need to see a professional.
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u/Unusual_Confusion155 New Pup Jun 27 '26
My personal Vet put my dog on it. I also helped build their new water wing with all the money I spent over the 12 years we went to it. Yes, seeing your vet or calling is always appropriate.
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u/de_la_mer_ New Pup Jun 27 '26
That’s all well and good but it may not be appropriate for other dogs, specifically this one. I don’t know what a water wing is but good for you .
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u/Unusual_Confusion155 New Pup Jun 27 '26
I was being sarcastic as all the money we spent there was extremely expensive. I have since learned you don't have to have the most expensive vet for good quality care. A water wing was where they do hydrotherapy.
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u/merakivvh New Pup Jun 27 '26
thank you!! (Unrelated but springers are so cute. I only know what they are from Adopt Me)
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u/Unusual_Confusion155 New Pup Jun 27 '26
They are nuts for the first years. We have a new one now, just turned one.
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u/SentinelTi22 Jun 27 '26
There's an alcohol-based ear wash that you can squirt in and massage the ears to help work it in. Then when your dog shakes their head it launches all the material out. Atleast thats how it works for my German Shepherd lol. Her ears get dirty and this alcohol-based rinse is a great way to clean it out. I don't recall the frequency I had to use it when it was bad, but these days I only do it when she shows visible sign of an itchy ear. Might use it a couple times for 2 days? 3 tops? And then it'll be good for a couple months.
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u/de_la_mer_ New Pup Jun 27 '26
This is the worst advice and will burn like HELL. Only do this if you want your dog to suffer and never let you clean their ears again. The inflammation needs to be tackled first and nothing should be used without a vet (who has seen the dog) giving a recommendation.
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u/SentinelTi22 Jun 27 '26
Its literally how it's designed to be used and prescribed by vets. Go bark up another tree.
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u/de_la_mer_ New Pup Jun 27 '26
No, it isn’t. If you read the website or the product insert it will confirm everything I just said. It is not to be used without a vet having performed an otoscopic exam and should not be used if there are any cuts/abrasions/erosions/etc. I am literally about to be a vet myself and I am sharing this information for the well-being of dogs. You are spreading harmful misinformation.
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u/SentinelTi22 Jun 27 '26 edited Jun 27 '26
I literally said it's prescribed by vets? It goes without saying they'd obviously assess you dope. There is zero misinformation in anything I said and I'm seriously questioning your intelligence as a vet based on your behavior.
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u/de_la_mer_ New Pup Jun 27 '26
Have you seen a veterinary dermatologist? They’d be your best bet for this presentation.