Hello!! Frenchie Help please?

Effiethefrenchie · Mar 13, 2015

Hello! I am a brand new Frenchie Mom. We have also an American bulldog who is 6 years old. Effie is now 11weeks old and has had hives/rash on her back and neck. We did take her to the vet and she prescribed a medicated shampoo to wash her once a day with and we're not really noticing a difference. We also switched her food from blue buffalo "freedom" to the bb "basics" thinking it might be a food allergy. I'm concerned and would love any input from anyone who hAs experienced this or know what it could be. Thanks!

Effiethefrenchie · Mar 13, 2015

Hives?

Hello! I am a brand new Frenchie Mom. We have also an American bulldog who is 6 years old. Effie is now 11weeks old and has had hives/rash on her back and neck. We did take her to the vet and she prescribed a medicated shampoo to wash her once a day with and we're not really noticing a difference. We also switched her food from blue buffalo "freedom" to the bb "basics" thinking it might be a food allergy. I'm concerned and would love any input from anyone who hAs experienced this or know what it could be. Thanks!

Cbrugs · Mar 13, 2015

Re: Hives?

Could it be an allergic reaction to something outside (grass, trees, etc). Could even be a reaction to something indoors.

davidh · Mar 13, 2015

Re: Hives?

Definitely an allergic reaction to something. I would try a different brand of food altogether and try to get something grain free and that has a different protein, preferable without chicken, as it is a known allergy to some bullies. When he has a flair up, you can give Benedryl, 1 mg per pound of body weight, and if the hives are bad, then you can double the dose for a day or two until they go down. Finding the substance that is causing it is always the challenge.

2bullymama · Mar 13, 2015

Re: Hives?

davidh said:
Definitely an allergic reaction to something. I would try a different brand of food altogether and try to get something grain free and that has a different protein, preferable without chicken, as it is a known allergy to some bullies. When he has a flair up, you can give Benedryl, 1 mg per pound of body weight, and if the hives are bad, then you can double the dose for a day or two until they go down. Finding the substance that is causing it is always the challenge.

agreed ^^^

Tgirl · Mar 13, 2015

I agree with David. Poor little one. Please keep us updated on her condition.

TMizelle · Mar 14, 2015

The same thing happened to us around this age with Isabell. I worried myself sick thinking is this the start of skin issues. I had just washed all of her bedding and towels with Gain. I went out and got arm and hammer free and clear and never had that issue again. I was so happy that it was something that simple for us. The hives healed on there own. I just made sure to wipe her down daily with a damp washcloth until they were healed. They looked almost scaby towards the end. I am always diligent about washing her stuff with her detergent. Baby Dreft is a good option too. Hope this helps !

winginit66 · Mar 14, 2015

I agree with the above comments and suggestions. It will be a process of elimination.

Good luck!

Anne, Gidget, Olivia & Wilson

Alice Kable · Mar 14, 2015

:smileywelcome: to you, Rigby, and Effie! Buster had a reaction like that (hives) on his tummy. It went away fast, but was from something he contacted outside!