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i have a toy poodle and she is constantly itching and biting

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i have a toy poodle and she is constantly itching and biting the area which results in her hair coming out.I've tried oatmeal baths,hydrocortisone spray for the infected areas,benedryl capsules etc.What else can I do? How do the shots work?

Submitted: 4 years ago.
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Expert:  Dr. Scott replied 4 years ago.

Hello there,

How much Benadryl did you use and how often?

What does the dog weigh?

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