Results: Dogs Suffering From Allergies
1.
1.
I have 3 dogs and 1 of my dogs suffers from terrible allergies every summer and fall. Do you have a dog that suffers from allergies?
Yes
16%
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325 votes
No
47%
•
970 votes
Not Applicable
37%
•
751 votes
2.
2.
My dog's allergies become so severe that eventually he has to go on steroids to control them. If you have a dog with allergies do you ever have to resort to steroids? Yes
9%
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185 votes
No
26%
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526 votes
Not Applicable
65%
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1335 votes
3.
3.
For lesser symptoms like itchy and dry skin we have tried a variety of remedies. If you have a dog that suffers from dry and itchy skin, which of these have you tried? Bathing with anti-itch dog shampoo
13%
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264 votes
Soothing spray on anti-itch oil/medicine
8%
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170 votes
Cortisone cream (or other anti-itch cream)
7%
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145 votes
Over the counter antihistimine like Benadryl
8%
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173 votes
NA
73%
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1500 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
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46 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.44% | 10 | |
| fish oil | 0.09% | 2 |
| try switching to a vegan dog food -- i know is sounds a little crazy and it's a bit more expensive, but my friend's dog had horrible allergies and is completely better with the new diet! | 0.04% | 1 |
| otmeal shampoo | 0.04% | 1 |
| i would take the dog to a holistic vet -- a holistic vet is a medical vet with extra training. your dog could be nutrient deficient. sometimes bathing the dog too often irritates their skin. use organic shampoo with no chemicals...dr.bronner soap. | 0.04% | 1 |
| cut the hair that he kept chewing off. | 0.04% | 1 |
| this is for a dog a had a long time ago | 0.04% | 1 |
| i put a bit of vitamin e oil on their food and it helps more then anything else i have tryed | 0.04% | 1 |
| change the diet | 0.04% | 1 |
| cortisone shot (at the vets) | 0.04% | 1 |
| try selsun blue shampoo as it works better than anything else! | 0.04% | 1 |
| special diet | 0.04% | 1 |
| olive oil | 0.04% | 1 |
| natural food works wonders instead of pumping them full of meds | 0.04% | 1 |
| vet prescribed meds | 0.04% | 1 |
| oatmeal bath | 0.04% | 1 |
| add cod liver oil to food | 0.04% | 1 |
| herbs olive leaf. olive leaf is tfor allergies. they sell it for dogs over the inter | 0.04% | 1 |
| when my parents dog had dry itchy skin we put a little bit of sunflower oil over her food wich makde the skin less dry | 0.04% | 1 |
| bath regularly esp. if you take your dog on walks and eliminate all grains from diet, read label on store bought food. dogs need to be on a diet they would eat in the wild | 0.04% | 1 |
| fish oil pills | 0.04% | 1 |
| we use natural health products to help with the itch. | 0.04% | 1 |
| just the steroid. topical cannabis could help sooooo much | 0.04% | 1 |
| get rid of the stupid dog. dumb ass | 0.04% | 1 |
| allergie shots at the vets. | 0.04% | 1 |
| i buy babies loratadine and give that to my dogs. | 0.04% | 1 |
| essentialoils | 0.04% | 1 |
| hot spot treatment | 0.04% | 1 |
| olive oil (2tbs daily) in their food or straight works wonders in avbout 1 week! | 0.04% | 1 |
| we bathed our blue doberman in iodine shampoo and it really helped his skin problems. | 0.04% | 1 |
| colloidal oatmeal | 0.04% | 1 |
| put 12 drops of tea tree oil in a spray bottle and fill with water shake..spray on hot spots on dog repeat often | 0.04% | 1 |
| try putting a little apple cider vinegar in their water or on their food and see if that helps after a week or so or even sooner. helps my dog immensely. i also use homeopathic anti-itch remedies or allergies for foods or pollens, grass etc they wo | 0.04% | 1 |
| apple cider vinager diluted in water sprayed on the skin | 0.04% | 1 |
| food with no corn in it | 0.04% | 1 |
| 2 chats | 0.04% | 1 |
4.
4.
If you have a dog with environmental allergies, do you find your dog is also allergic to certain foods? Yes
10%
•
210 votes
No
21%
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436 votes
Not Applicable
68%
•
1400 votes
5.
5.
Some dogs lick itchy areas incessantly which can result in loss of hair or redness. Do you have a dog that does this? Yes
15%
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313 votes
No
22%
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441 votes
Undecided
4%
•
92 votes
Not Applicable
59%
•
1200 votes
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