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My two year old Shih Tzu if constantly scratching and licking her hind area. I took her to the vet last week and he thought it was allergies and gave her a steroid shot. She is continuing with the scratching and is miserable. My question is, given that she has already had a steroid shot, could an antihistamine help her? Or a special shampool?

Submitted: 41 days and 2 hours ago.
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Pet's Sex: Female
Pet's Age: 2

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A visit to the vet with allergies as a diagnosis, and a steroid shot.

Posted by Candy 41 days and 2 hours ago.

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Good morning and thank you for your question. I would like alittle more information so I can fully understand the situation.

 

 

Is this a new problem for her?

 

Is there any hair loss?

 

Is she dragging her bottom or just scratching?

 

What do you use for flea prevention?

41 days and 2 hours ago.

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Good Morning,

 

This problem began about 2 weeks ago, after she was groomed. There is no hair loss, and it is not her anals. Nor is it fleas. She was checked at the vet last week.

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ok,thank you for the information.

 

I am glad to hear they did a good work up to find the problem.

 

I would check with your groomer to see if they used any new products on her since this started soon after grooming.It may be a new shampoo or spray she is reacting to.In my experience steroid shots work well to stop allergy itching. I would recommend having her bathed in case it is the shampoo or a spray that is still on the skin.

 

You can give Benadryl to help control the itching even with the steroid shot.

Benadryl can be given at a dose of 1mg per pound of body weight every eight hours.

 

I hope this helps make your girl feel better

Candy

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