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    Oct 18, 2008, 04:17 AM
    Alleric to fleas
    My Pekingese is allergic to fleas. Although I have her on Advantage, and there are no visible signs of fleas, my VET says that is what is causing her to have little red bumps. Per my vet, I tried her on 10 mg of Benadryl 3 times a day and a food supplement and hypoallergenic shampoo. I only bathe her once a month because I am afraid if I do more it will weaken the Advantage. Help, she is scratching quite a bit.
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    Oct 18, 2008, 04:28 AM

    The only thing I can advise is to try a different type of flea treatment.
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    Oct 18, 2008, 04:28 AM

    Maybe even at once month you are bathing her too much. Along with the Advantage and the benadryl, her skin may be too dry.
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    Oct 18, 2008, 04:35 AM
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    Maybe even at once month you are bathing her too much. Along with the Advantage and the benadryl, her skin may be too dry.
    I was thinking that too, I thought I would try giving her some bacon grease and see if that helps, I have her on lamb and rice dog food now
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    Oct 18, 2008, 05:24 AM

    I wouldn't recommend bacon grease !

    I would use a salmon oil or olive oil, but just a drop would be enough for a little dog.
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    Oct 18, 2008, 05:53 AM

    Okay, thanks, good to know
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    Oct 18, 2008, 05:55 AM
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    I wouldnt recommend bacon grease !

    I would use a salmon oil or olive oil, but just a drop would be enough for a little dog.
    Ok thanks, good to know. When I was growing up, giving a dog bacon grease for dry skin was pretty common.
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    Oct 18, 2008, 05:59 AM

    Do they still recommand feeding a dog egg whites to help there skin and coat.
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    Oct 18, 2008, 06:29 AM

    We all know dogs are susceptible to almost all common ailments humans are, such as diabetes, high cholesterol, etc. Years ago my dad would put a bit of bacon fact on the hounds' meal, but then we didn't know what we know now what that can do to our systems. I can't think of a more artery clogging substance then bacon fat.

    My point is don't do it to your pup either if you want to enjoy a long happy healthier life with him/her.

    I haven't heard of that rex. I know egg whites for topical treatment in facials is really good.
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