Prescription?Q: I have a german shepard that is almost six years old. for the third time in the last four years he's been licking, chewing, and scratching to the point that his skin on his under side has turned grey and wrinkled. i think i have discovered the source to be a freshly shampooed carpet that might not have dried adaquatley. in the past, my vet has prescribed prednisone 20mg & cephalexin 500mg and his problem went away. i don't have a open prescription for these medicines. is they a way to order these without taking my dog to the vet and paying for the exam? A: You veterinarian might order them without an exam if you describe the episode to him.
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Flea bite allergyQ: I have an 11 year old female cat in very good health, vet checked couple of months ago. she weights 7lbs, small cat. when biten by a flea, she reacts by constantly cleaning herself, loses her fur on her belly and around her hind legs. the vet gave her a shot which relieved the cleaning compulsion almost immediately. now it is happening again. what should i do. what meds, shampoo etc. thank you. A: Try oral chlorphenirmine at dose of 2 mg twice daily as well as adding derm caps from 1800petmeds to her food. also consider 1800petmeds aloe vera and oatmeal shampoo an deconditioner. this is better alternative in this aged cat than long acting cortisone shots
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Tried everything!Q: I have literally tried everything to get rid of fleas for my indoor dog and cat in the past 2 months; from bombing, sprays, powders, dips, shampoos, etc. -- treating house, carpet, furniture, bedding, yard, and the animals. they are both now on their 2nd dose of frontline plus, but still have some fleas. is is ok to use both frontline plus and capstar tablets? and, is there something oral for the cat? i will continue to treat the house and yard; however, can sprays and powders be used in addition to the frontline. i just don't want to hurt overdose or give them a skin reaction. A: You can use capstar tablets by mouth daily until you get over the hump.
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Odor controlQ: I have a labrador retriever, and she smell so bad after few day of her bath. if there any shampoo to use in her to control that bad odor? A: It could be a yeast or fungus infection.|try using malaseb shampoo.
Scratching, & bad odorQ: Hi i'm writing in reference to my 8 week old aussie. i saw this response to another user & was concerned she may have one or more of the issues you describe. could you please also reply to my email above. how can i tell if she has mange or scabies? it grosses me out & i feel terrible for her. my pup also has red spots,scabs, scratches all the time, whimpers & whines, so i know she is very uncomfortable & a terrble smell. i have bathed her, used advatage, she eats royal canin. i have only had her less than one week & she stinks terrble. i'm also using a hydrocotizone spray to help relieve her itching which seems to be helping some. here is what you replied to "jill" regarding her puppy with extreme scratching: no specifics to this breed at this age. two things i would consider if itching is as bad as you describe are hidden scabies mites, which dont always show up on skin scrapes at vet office or food allergies. a bit young for atopy, but not out of the question. if skin scrapes negative you still might want to treat him for possible hidden sarcoptes mange anyway with ivermectin once weekly as well as try low allergy prescription diet. also consider baths with 1800petmeds aloe vera and oatmeal shampoo and conditioner every few days which might help as well as adding prozyme and brite coat xs to hisfood that can help skin long term A: Please shorten question
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