Allergy problems?

[frawri]

HI Group, I have a little girl who is having allergy problems. I have never had this problem with her before. I moved into a new home, and she has had problems ever since. Her life style has changed too, so I can't figure out just what is causing her to have these bumps that appear on her. She will get them like maybe 2 times in a day. Her hair will stand up and that is how I know there are bumps on her skin. She scratches herself too, so I know it itches, but doesn’t really hurt. I have touched them, and she doesn’t cry at all. She just looks at me like if to say what’s up, did I do something? LOL I have changed her diet, so it could be the food. So I am going to go try some Lamb and Rice in the same brand name. I feed her California Natural Chicken. She has been on and off her eating. And both dogs are having problems with bowl movements. I have been feeding them pumpkin to help them have a bowl movement. So the question is, can you feed them too much pumpkin? I have brought them both into the vet, and they seem to think it is the food too. So if it isn’t the food, what else can I try? I mean if it is something in the house, how can I find out? I will take the easiest thing first and change the food. But I have to say they both have been acting kind of strange ever since we moved into the place. So it gives me the feeling that it isn’t the food. I have given them benidril in the past, how often can you do that with out hurting them? Don’t worry I don’t give them a whole pill, just a little snip off the end like the vet showed me. Well I hope some one will be able to answer my questions.

[Jakesmom]

I have had alot of experience with allergies in my Golden Retriever. I would strongly reccomend seeing a veterinary dermatologist if you have one in your area. They can do allergy testing and reccomend diet or other things (allergy shots) you can do. In my experience, even very excellent general veterinarians are not as good as a good allergist/dermatologists with this problem.

In the meantime you could try bathing your dog with an antibacterial shampoo. Dogs with allergies tend to get little staph infections in their skin, this is why they itch. In my experience, benadryl doesn't really help much, there are other medicines that are more helpful (amytryptilline, prescription only, for example). Diet may also be a factor, and the dermatologist could give you advice based on the testing done.

Good luck.

Jake'smom