kishu allergy
new thread to avoid going OT in the other.
For over a year now Sushi seems to get itchy around the eye area to the point that its usually red from scratching. She also has developed a few little bumps on her snout.
We have been to the vet a few times about it, returning all visits with the same suggestion that its a allergy. We treated her briefly twice with steroids but for obvious reasons are not thrilled with the idea of that, however it does make the bumps go away and itching stop. (benedryl was given also). She doesn't seem uncomfortable whatsoever otherwise we would be pursing a allergist about it. But i can tell the skin is red often..
Since we got her she was fed only merrick. Since the "allergy" we have experimented with several different diets. chicken n rice, versus fish n potato, no treats, all grain free etc. I cant pin for the life of me any environmental changes whatsoever and def have covered all of the obvious suggestions such as detergents, toy stuffing's, happening through all seasons etc..
any input would be great i will try to post some pics.
For over a year now Sushi seems to get itchy around the eye area to the point that its usually red from scratching. She also has developed a few little bumps on her snout.
We have been to the vet a few times about it, returning all visits with the same suggestion that its a allergy. We treated her briefly twice with steroids but for obvious reasons are not thrilled with the idea of that, however it does make the bumps go away and itching stop. (benedryl was given also). She doesn't seem uncomfortable whatsoever otherwise we would be pursing a allergist about it. But i can tell the skin is red often..
Since we got her she was fed only merrick. Since the "allergy" we have experimented with several different diets. chicken n rice, versus fish n potato, no treats, all grain free etc. I cant pin for the life of me any environmental changes whatsoever and def have covered all of the obvious suggestions such as detergents, toy stuffing's, happening through all seasons etc..
any input would be great i will try to post some pics.
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Jesse
That said, I'm still not convinced it's an allergy. It's definitely not food [ unless she's allergic to raw chicken, raw beef, & various types of kibble / wet food ] & she has the same issue in summer AND winter. I have even limited her to being in the house for one month to see if less outside exposure would make a difference...it didn't!
But what does make a difference, is when she's on an anti-fungal / anti-bacterial! The itching stops! So I'm still wondering if we're fighting some bizarre yeast infection that just can't be beat. Or maybe for some reason she's an extra yeast-y dog. I have no idea. ~
My mix breed had terrible skin, constant ear infections. I had the blood sent in and at the time, they tested for 42 items on the panel. She was allergic to like 36 of the 42 items. Since then the lab has increased the items on the panel. I think when we tested my mom's dog it was up to 60 items.
i spoke with my vet today, they said pretty much whats been gone over here. they would draw the blood and send it out to Heska ( http://www.heska.com/Products/ALLERCEPT/ALLERCEPT.aspx ). results would be quick, very comprehensive but naturally not guaranteed. If there is a definitive answer to whats she is allergic to then we could treat it as sjp051993 described.
Fwiw they told me it would be $450 to run the blood panel that covers both food and environmental + 15. for a tech to draw blood. Im going to touch base with carleen, do a little more info digging then take the appropriate steps forward.
this thread is great though ive gotten alot of valuable info for sure i hope its helping/helps someone else out also.. thanks alot everyone for the responses
South Texas is a bad place for allergies, but Sushi's relatives have never had any problems other than an occasional flea allergy when flea season is really bad.
Carleen
This reminds me of what some TRDs have experienced (you can find posts on TRDUSA.org/forums in the health section). I know the owners have been to many vet appointments with different vets, but I don't think they found out what was going on exactly. More guesses and meds than results. Not to be a bearer of bad news, but I am curious if we can find out what the root is and then treatment.