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April 3rd, 2010 • 04:04

My Dog Has Horrible Hives/bumps?

my little shitzu/havenese mix has really bad hives (or ) all her body. She has a vet appointment next , so I’ll be able to find out exatly what’s wrong with her…but she’s soooo itchy (and the bumps are gross too; they’re about the size of a small pea, and they’re flaking and to scab over).
She’s so uncomfortable, is there anything I can do for her in the meantime? What exactly is causing this reaction?
(Also, it’s NOT fleas or anything–it’s almost like she’s having a really bad allergic reaction to something, and it’s just getting worse)

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  • Apr 3rd 2010 • 05:04
    by dmbdream

    Is it mostly on her stomach or just all over? If it’s her stomach and they are red/scabbing/flaky then it could be an allergy to the grass or dust outside. (Since those breeds bellys are closer to the ground and can get grass on them) My sister has a bulldog with the same rash on her tummy from grass allergies. I would call the doctor, just to be certain your dog is okay… and if she is okay … see what you can give your dog in the meantime to make her more comfortable. There has to be some kind of cream. I know my sister gives her 8 year old bulldog baby benadryl and she feels better. A little sleepy, but a lot less itchy. I hope your pup feels better soon!!

  • Apr 3rd 2010 • 05:04
    by Caitlin

    It is that time of year when bees are out – she may be having a reaction to a sting. The bumps you describe sound alot like my dog’s reactions to bee stings
    Another possibility is that her skin is irritated from not thoroughly rinsing her after a shampoo – I know my dogs get “lumpy bumpies” if they aren’t rinsed really well.
    Good luck :)

  • Apr 3rd 2010 • 05:04
    by Olalalal

    my little shitzu/havenese mix has really bad hives (or something) all over her body. She has a vet appointment next week, so I’ll be able to find out exatly what’s wrong with her…but she’s soooo itchy (and the bumps are gross too; they’re about the size of a small pea, and they’re flaking and starting to scab over).
    She’s so uncomfortable, is there anything I can do for her in the meantime? What exactly is causing this reaction?
    (Also, it’s NOT fleas or anything–it’s almost like she’s having a really bad allergic reaction to something, and it’s just getting worse)

  • Apr 3rd 2010 • 06:04
    by Thwarted

    hives do not scab over, so it is some kind of skin irritation. I would try to get him in sooner because it could also be a skin infection.
    There is not much you can give especially because you do not know what it is, call in your vet and ask to speak with a tech if they will not give you a sooner appt.

  • Apr 3rd 2010 • 07:04
    by Paige

    take her ASAP!! if it’s a reaction to something, it could get worse. if its an ailment, then u might have a problem.(bigger than the one right now) also, how old is it?

  • Apr 3rd 2010 • 07:04
    by PARKERD

    You really need to get your dog to an emergency vet ASAP.
    If it is an allergic reaction, then her airway could start to close and that never ends up well.
    Next week may be too late.

  • Apr 3rd 2010 • 08:04
    by Alysha and David

    WOW THATS WEIRD YOUR VET WILLPROBALLY ADMISTER A CREAM FOR YOU TORUB ON HER SKIN SO BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT YOU REALLY SHOULD SHAVE HER DOWN AS CLOSE AS YOU CAN SO YOU WILL BE ABLETOAPPLY IT WELLJUST THINK WHTA WOUKLD LOOKBETTER A BALD BUMPY DOG OR A GOOPY MATTY DIRTY LOOKING CLUMPED UP HAIR DOG?
    LOL GOOD LUCK AND I DONNOT THINKANDWILLNOT RECOMEND YOU DO ANYTHING AT HOME BC YOU ARE NOT SURE WHAT IT IS YET JUST TRY TOKEEEP HER AS COMFORTABLE AS POSSIBLE TRY ICING TEH AREA ON AND OFF HEAT AND ICE TO KEEP HER COMFORTABLE UNTILLYOU CAN GET THERE BUT TRY TOREMOVE SOME HAIR!!!

  • Apr 3rd 2010 • 09:04
    by MS DIANE

    it could be chiggers my dogs has had them really bad my son let her climb all over dirt hills but they can be in grass too, ive had them there torture the doc had a creme that work only a little it was a creme for scabies which i think theyre similar. they stop itching in about a month. look it up they show pictures of it. i know with me keeping cool helped.i kept my dog in air conditioning also gave baths i think it removes some not all though.check out on web.

  • Apr 3rd 2010 • 09:04
    by Bob

    Consider a food allergy and begin modifying his diet.

  • Dec 2nd 2010 • 11:12
    by Moncler

    Nice post , Merci d’avoir pris cette occasion pour s’entretenir à ce sujet , Je vais revenir bient?t !

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