It’s been over 4 weeks. My dog hasn’t stopped itching uncontrollably. I haven’t slept and have lost 10+ pounds. Can’t figure it out.
Over weeks ago, my 4-year-old dog started itching nonstop. We thought it was hot spots related to a food allergy—something that’s happened only once before with him and which was resolved with apoquel, time, and getting rid of the chicken liver treats.
But this time was different. His itching is relentless and uncontrollable. He’s itching himself literally raw to the point where he has several large bald spots.
We have to keep him in a protective jacket at all times, as a suitical suit isn’t enough. We have to have layers of socks on his paws to prevent him from injuring himself.
He’s up all night itching, and we’ve barely slept ourselves trying to take care of the guy, who is so miserable.
We’ve taken him to two vets and a dermatologist. They can’t figure it out. They’ve also consulted other dermatologists etc.
We’ve been treating for sarcoptic mange (dog scabies/mites) and food allergies. We haven’t changed anything in our environment/apartment. We live in NYC btw so it’s possible it’s something from outside?
He’s been giving steroid injections, Benadryl injections, oral steroids, Benadryl pills, Zyrtec pills, Cytopoint shot, apoquel, gabapentin, trazodone (sedative). We’ve tried everything.
He’s been treated with two doses of Revolution and one dose of Nexguard—next dose due next week—in case it’s scabies. He’s been giving cerenia and Prozac, which were told may take weeks to help.. He’s switched to Royal Canine ultamino food and is on a strict allergy diet / food trial…which again may take weeks to fix.
We’ve spent so much time and money. We can’t figure it out. I feel it’s been a month, and he’s still in a cone, still wearing jackets and socks, just totally miserable. We can’t ease up at all because he just reinjures himself. I’m really distressed by all of this. Can anyone please offer any insight into what could possibly be going on? I know no one can really know from not having examined a dog in person. But I would appreciate any Hope, any success stories, any ideas, anything.
Over weeks ago, my 4-year-old dog started itching nonstop. We thought it was hot spots related to a food allergy—something that’s happened only once before with him and which was resolved with apoquel, time, and getting rid of the chicken liver treats.
But this time was different. His itching is relentless and uncontrollable. He’s itching himself literally raw to the point where he has several large bald spots.
We have to keep him in a protective jacket at all times, as a suitical suit isn’t enough. We have to have layers of socks on his paws to prevent him from injuring himself.
He’s up all night itching, and we’ve barely slept ourselves trying to take care of the guy, who is so miserable.
We’ve taken him to two vets and a dermatologist. They can’t figure it out. They’ve also consulted other dermatologists etc.
We’ve been treating for sarcoptic mange (dog scabies/mites) and food allergies. We haven’t changed anything in our environment/apartment. We live in NYC btw so it’s possible it’s something from outside?
He’s been giving steroid injections, Benadryl injections, oral steroids, Benadryl pills, Zyrtec pills, Cytopoint shot, apoquel, gabapentin, trazodone (sedative). We’ve tried everything.
He’s been treated with two doses of Revolution and one dose of Nexguard—next dose due next week—in case it’s scabies. He’s been giving cerenia and Prozac, which were told may take weeks to help.. He’s switched to Royal Canine ultamino food and is on a strict allergy diet / food trial…which again may take weeks to fix.
We’ve spent so much time and money. We can’t figure it out. I feel it’s been a month, and he’s still in a cone, still wearing jackets and socks, just totally miserable. We can’t ease up at all because he just reinjures himself. I’m really distressed by all of this. Can anyone please offer any insight into what could possibly be going on? I know no one can really know from not having examined a dog in person. But I would appreciate any Hope, any success stories, any ideas, anything.