Harvest Mites

MayBee70

It said on one site to use white vinegar.

Tried that used 50/50.

He’s asleep at the moment - I think he’s exhausted. So are we!!

It said on one site to use white vinegar.

Oh thanks I have some hibiscrub in the dogs stuff. I’ll give that a go.

Say it is for you

Piriton tablet or half depending on the size of the dog was recommended to me by an holistic but conventionally trained vet. If you have any hibiscrub water it down and apply to the itchy spots especially if the skin is torn. If you buy hibiscrub from the pharmacy so it is for you. If you say it’s for a dog they won’t let you have it.

I’ve been turning out the kitchen for bicarbonate but no luck.

I agree, you may need to be careful not to mix drugs if he already has a problem. Have you any sudocreme to hand? We used it on occasions to calm things down.

Josianne

Piriton, the proper thing, is ok for dogs.

Yes. One tablet twice a day for a whippet sized dog. We were prescribed that by a vet.There was a thread about it in facebook that mentioned something else. I’ll try to find it.

The trouble is he takes medication for his gall bladder so I’m not sure it would be safe.

I think he’s going to have to itch until first thing Monday, as I can’t really say it is an emergency and take him to his hospital tomorrow.

Pets eh!!

You and your dog have my sympathy, our cat had this problem recently. The vet gave a steroid injection and the itching eased within a couple of days, much to everyone's relief!

Piriton, the proper thing, is ok for dogs.

Oh I’m not sure about antihistamine now that I’ve googled it. There may be ingredients not suitable.

Yes I’ve bathed him with no luck today.

I’ll google antihistamine

Thanks

Anthistan cream from chemists and supermarket or Amazon works for me BUT ask the vet before you use it on the dog in case he licks it off and poisons himself

Bath him?
Take to the nearest Petsathome before Monday?
Antihistamine tablet? Google if ok to administer.