I hate hate hate the Spring and Fall due to how much my dog suffers. I suffer with allergies too but I know how to manage my issues but my poor Chopper begins to drag his face across the carpet, scratch like crazy, and bite and like at his legs and paws. He is in misery!
And then we (his human family) have to suffer right along with him as we try to follow several steps to make him as comfortable as possible WITHOUT resorting to the cortizone steroid shots at the bet.
His daily walks now include wiping off his entire body with a damp cloth or a complete oatmeal bath.
He takes Tavist allergy medication, which makes him drowsy.
He also takes a plant steroid and a skin supplement from a natural pet website.
And unfortunately he has to wear an e-collar for the better part of the day to prevent him from sneaking off and secretly licking and biting his paws.
It is really a bad time for our little family and I just keep praying that God will remove this affliction from Chopper. I've done everything I can including changing his food and treats to all natural, primarily turkey, veal and salmon foods.
Fingers crossed that God will show us favor and this will be the last season of allergies that will affect Chopper. Going forward I pray he will be happy and healthy.
