Some veterinarians prefer not to repeat the antibiotics and instead manage the condition using long term topical
prescription shampoo therapy.
If your dog is suffering from atopy (inhaled or seasonal allergy), then combine the use of an anti-histamine
with shampoo therapy.
And when other adjunctive treatments such
as shampoo therapy, omega 3 fatty acid therapy, as well as other supplements like Proanthozone and Vetri - DMG, many pets can eventually have their cortisone doses lowered and discontinued.
If your dog is suffering from mild discomfort, then home treatment such as
medicated shampoo therapy to eliminate itch and scratching is worth a try.
«More pet owners are becoming aware of the allergy connection to infection and are creating long - term prevention plans, which often
include shampoo therapy to manage and soothe irritated skin,» says Naomi Kirby, technical services manager for Westmont, Ill. - based Pet King Brands, Inc..
While shampoo therapy, antihistamines, antibiotics and dietary changes can offer sometimes gradual relief, depending upon which of the above underlying causes are involved, it is often only the prescription of cortisone by injection or oral medication that often is the only class of medicine that offers dramatic and quick relief which animal guardians are demanding.
This might include
weekly shampoo therapy, fish oil supplements, oral medications or even hyposensitization therapy.
Other treatments that may be recommended by your veterinarian are Omega - 3 fish oils, which have been shown to be effective as an anti-inflammatory for pruritic skin disease in dogs, and
shampoo therapy with oatmeal products, which may give your pet some relief to itching during the reintroduction period.
Our vets might recommend one or more of the following: skin medication, parasite treatment, topical and
shampoo therapies, and diets specifically for skin issues.
Depending on the severity of the condition (surface or deep into the skin), treatment in most cases will include the combination of antibiotics and
shampoo therapy.
The use of «
shampoo therapy» to treat skin conditions may be the most overlooked natural therapy for dogs with skin disease.
If you decide to treat the condition yourself at first, consider
the shampoo therapy recommendations listed above.