Our 13-month-old mini Australian Shepherd, Cricket, has a rash on her belly. She has been licking and scratching herself. Is there an antihistamine or anti shampoo that we can give her?

Updated On April 25th, 2020

Pet's info: Dog | Australian Shepherd - miniature | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 1 month old | 2 lbs

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Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

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You can try Benadryl 1mg per each pound of body weight every 8-12hrs for 2-3 doses. Shampoos are usually not very effective to treat allergic reaction. It is not going to be harmful to use soothing shampoo but do not expect much from that. Please, try to stop Cricket from licking and scratching. You can use head cone or put a small/baby t-shirt on her. If after 24hrs she is not any better, please take her to your local vets.

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