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1 yr old rat terrier. Started on comfortis after
Flea problem in November.Kona had been scratching a lot bc of fleas. After
Comfortis began working, he continued to
Scratch. I then noticed he was scratching mostly around eyes and belly. Belly got raw and red, I cleared it up with cortisone.
Eyes continued to itch. Hairless around both eyes. His skin is all red everywhere.
Went to the vet, she done a skin scrape and tested for heart worms.put him on ivermectin and antibiotics, and a cream antibiotic for his eyes. She said she thinks it's the mange, the kind that starts with a D and isn't contagious( forgot name) however, skin scrape showed none. No ear mites either.
It's been 2 weeks, he still miserable and scratching. I called vet Friday to
Ask if I could give him benadryl for itch bc she gave him nothing for relief of itching.
So now he's also on benedryl which helps 'some' but he's still scratching eyes and gritting his teeth. Ive used this vet clinic for over 15 yrs. but I think they are wrong on this diagnosis. I haven't changed food or detergent, I use only adams shampoo. I stopped comfortis after last dose Dec.. 19.
Does anyone have suggestions for my poor little kona that's in so much discomfort? I can barely stand to watch him scratch, drag his chin and eyes on the rug to scratch... (bottom jaw is also red and itching under muzzle)
Any suggestions will be helpfully. Thanks!!!
Flea problem in November.Kona had been scratching a lot bc of fleas. After
Comfortis began working, he continued to
Scratch. I then noticed he was scratching mostly around eyes and belly. Belly got raw and red, I cleared it up with cortisone.
Eyes continued to itch. Hairless around both eyes. His skin is all red everywhere.
Went to the vet, she done a skin scrape and tested for heart worms.put him on ivermectin and antibiotics, and a cream antibiotic for his eyes. She said she thinks it's the mange, the kind that starts with a D and isn't contagious( forgot name) however, skin scrape showed none. No ear mites either.
It's been 2 weeks, he still miserable and scratching. I called vet Friday to
Ask if I could give him benadryl for itch bc she gave him nothing for relief of itching.
So now he's also on benedryl which helps 'some' but he's still scratching eyes and gritting his teeth. Ive used this vet clinic for over 15 yrs. but I think they are wrong on this diagnosis. I haven't changed food or detergent, I use only adams shampoo. I stopped comfortis after last dose Dec.. 19.
Does anyone have suggestions for my poor little kona that's in so much discomfort? I can barely stand to watch him scratch, drag his chin and eyes on the rug to scratch... (bottom jaw is also red and itching under muzzle)
Any suggestions will be helpfully. Thanks!!!