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4 y/o Basset with atopic dermatitis

Sunday, September 5th, 2010

I have a 4 y/o basset that has been diagnosed with atopic dermatitis. I don’t want to continue with the steroid treatment my vet prescribed because I know it has severe long term side effects.

I have him on antihistimines and I also have a teatree oil and aloe spray for his really itchy spots. We have also been giving him baths in oatmeal &  aloe shampoo and conditioner.

He just seems miserble as his antihistimines wear off just before his next dose time.

What can I do to help him?

The steroids had nasty side effects while he was on them.

I don’t want to put him back on steroids and I have an alternative medicine book on dog allergies but I don’t know what to do right now.

Any advice out there?

Thanks, Dori

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