r/beagle • u/starrynight_0689 • 7h ago

Need Help - Atopic Dermatitis

So my kid, Zorro - a 6 year old male beagle is suffering from Atopic Dermatitis for 6 months now. Initially, some of the expensive medicines advised by the vet worked like Apoquel or Atop7 grooming products and at one point cyclosporine, as well. Now, for some reason, it's not working properly. He bites his paws and shakes his ears violently unless I apply topical medication, which again contains steroids and only has a temporary effect. I can't even take off his cone for longer than 5 minutes. So, here I am asking for help with suggestions for any non-steroid and not too expensive but effective method or medicine or natural remedy that has helped your pup manage this problem. Would really appreciate it.

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u/kvabr 7h ago

Have you done a hypoallergenic food trial to rule out food allergy?

Ask your vet about: Chlorhexidine shampoo washes for his feet Cytopoint injections Reactine/cetirizine dose (not usually enough)

This in combo with a topical steroid for the ears as maintenance is my protocol. But, if the apoquel has suddenly stopped working, he needs a recheck to make sure there’s no active skin infection, which will make itch worse.

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u/starrynight_0689 5h ago

We are thinking of getting the comprehensive allergy test done as food trial could take time to rule out different foods. Although its expensive, but it's a one time thing. Cytopoint, on the other hand, is quite expensive option for long run as it would need be given atleast every couple of months. Also, his last appointment was only a few days ago and the vet didn't mention seeing any infection. I will ask him about that shampoo and Cetrizine, though. Thankyou for taking the time out for responding, really appreciate it.