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Boston Terrier Skin Allergies

by mark
(georgia)

Have boston terrier one year in age named Daisy Mae... she has developed skin allergies bad over the last six months. Have changed diet and vet has given up, all except taking her to a university where there's better help. Is there anyone out there with these kind of problems? She's best dog we've ever owned. Thanks.

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Nov 11, 2008
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by: Anonymous

We have a 3 yr old male Boston. Allergic to wheat, beef and eggs. Can't get shots due to severe allergic reactions. Constantly itchy in winter. Have researched and tried many different things. Spoke with the breeder recently and she said that they've also had similar probs - and to get the Boston's fixed - this will usually clear up skin conditions and bald patches on their coat.

I've got my dog on a potato and fish food from KORE-Wellness. but, I've been finding that I have to switch brands after about 6 months because he develops an allergy to this. Starts with more itching and leads to very bad gas and diarrhea. In spring and summer we have to take Benadryl wherever we go because he is also allergic to wasps. I'm very careful with shampoos and try to always stick to all natural ones. Most times when he's itchy, a cool bath will help relieve it.

Also, never put bouncy or fleecy when washing your dog's beds.

I have young kids and have trained them not feed the dog snacks - and we're careful about trying not to leave food/crumbs where he can get them or he'll breakout in a rash.

I hope this helps!!

Oct 14, 2008
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by: barbara

My 11 mos old boston has bad allergies too. I've taken her to the vet 2 times with this.
He told me to just give her children's benadryl when she is pink and itching alot.

I figured out she is very allergic to beef, chicken, and wheat. So I've been buying her a lamb/rice formula dry dog food - with good results. She's better on that food. She still gets itchy, if she's outside alot during the day.

So we just watch her alot - take her out for short times and she on her own - avoids the grass and bushes.
I don't know what to do other than this - wish I had some better answers.