QuestionOur dog has been treated with Resicort lotion, a medicated shampoo, Baytril & several other treatments. Nothing seems to help. He itches, especially his underside, sometimes until bloody. He is a 13 yr old Westie. Any advice appreciated. Our vet gave him a "small dose" of allergy shot. That seemed to help better than anything for about a week. Thanks.
AnswerWesties are very prone to allergic skin disease. They are also very prone to secondary bacterial and yeast infections. If the allergy shot helped, that was probably a cortisone type drug. Ask your vet if she can be on a low dose of oral steroids to help the itching. Also ask if there is an infection that needs treatment.