Moon's Graden

by **Sam** » Wed, 03 Nov 2010 06:48:52

Need group opinion and possible advice. My 5yo lab has environmental
allergies and getting cortisone shots to control the itching.
Recently (30days) the Vet recommended I change to Prednisone
administered orally as an alternative that would allow me to better
control the itching. Initially the Prednisone seemed to work. With
the exception of the constant urination, the itching seemed to stop.
Then he started losing his hair first on his belly and hindlegs and
now under his throat. The vet seems out of ideas and I am concerned I
will be left with a completely hairless lab. Also want to get away
from the "chemical" solution and affect on his body longterm. Are
there any recommendations or ideas? Please .....

Thanks much in advance

Sam

by **LdB** » Thu, 04 Nov 2010 01:43:08

Quote:

> Need group opinion and possible advice. My 5yo lab has environmental
> allergies and getting cortisone shots to control the itching.
> Recently (30days) the Vet recommended I change to Prednisone
> administered orally as an alternative that would allow me to better
> control the itching. Initially the Prednisone seemed to work. With
> the exception of the constant urination, the itching seemed to stop.
> Then he started losing his hair first on his belly and hindlegs and
> now under his throat. The vet seems out of ideas and I am concerned I
> will be left with a completely hairless lab. Also want to get away
> from the "chemical" solution and affect on his body longterm. Are
> there any recommendations or ideas? Please .....

> Thanks much in advance

> Sam

Do you have any idea what your dog is allergic to? The term
environmental is rather broad. Perhaps the cause could be treated
rather than the symptom. I would be concerned that whatever is
affecting my dog could very well be affecting my family.

LdB

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HELP - Prednisone causing lab hair loss

HELP - Prednisone causing lab hair loss

HELP - Prednisone causing lab hair loss