Itch, Itch and more Itch

Re: Itch, Itch, Itch /////////////////////////////////////////////////// Hi to you this Friday! First THANKS for all of your input from yesterday's question- I think I will go and be interviewed on T.V.- pretty much all of you think it's a good idea. :-) ------------- Itching ------------- Allergies Oh so common, especially this time of year. I wanted to give you some NON steroid options, and a new tweak on an old one.. TO THE BATH. An oatmeal shampoo with cool water will ease the itchiest skin. Leave the shampoo on for 10 minutes then rinse well. With the most severe allergies, bathe your pet twice weekly. SOOTHE IT TOPICALLY. Calendula ointment is a herbal medication that has been successfully used to relieve the itch. Apply a thin coat twice daily to affected areas. ANTIHISTAMINES. Benadryl is the most commonly used antihistamine. It is give at a dose of 1 mg per pound of body weight, 2-3 times a day. Cats respond well to Chlortripolon at 2 mg, 2-3 times a day. It is best to consult your veterinarian before using these medications. It often takes 14 days of using these to see if they are helping. ANTIOXIDANTS. Vitamin E and Vitamin C may help: the Vitamin E dose is 100 IU per 10 lbs of body weight once daily; the Vitamin C dose is 100 mg per 10 lbs of body weight once daily. ------------------------------- And a modified NEW dose: ------------------------------- THE SUPPLEMENT CONNECTION. Fatty Acid supplements are very helpful in decreasing the level of inflammation. Omega 3 fatty acids are most important. The IMPORTANT thing here is to have a CORRECT dose of the fatty acids, specifically the anti-inflammatory omega 3 fatty acids, DHA and EPA. You actually need 180mg of EPA per 10lbs. To get these high levels here is a good rule of thumb: 1000mg of fish oil per 10lbs daily. Dogs also respond well to Flax oil, which is far less expensive, and it can be given at 1 teaspoon per 10lbs daily That is often 5 times the 'label' dose on many bottles. So CHECK your bottles, and UP the dose to have a less itchy and happier pet.. ////////////////////////////////////////////////// P.S. If you are wanting a supplement that can do many of these same things ALL in one, then go here: http://www.thedogsupplement.com http://www.thecatsupplement.com Check out the testimonials- these are REAL results from REAL people, with happier pets... To learn how to avoid costly vet bills and properly care for your pets please visit Pamper Pet Care.

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