Allergy Relief For Dogs

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Anti-Itch and Allergy Medicine for Dogs A dog that scratches all night is miserable, and so is everyone in the house. Animeal stocks 58 anti-itch and allergy products for dogs, from prescription tablets like Oclapet and prednisolone through to antihistamines, medicated lotions, sprays and skin supplements. We are a licensed veterinary pharmacy, so prescription items are checked by a pharmacist before dispatch rather than shipped on sight. Free delivery on orders above ₹499, cash on delivery across India, and same-day delivery in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. What Is the Best Anti-Itch Medicine for Dogs? There is no single best anti-itch medicine, and any page that names one without asking why your dog is itching is guessing. The honest answer is that the best medicine depends entirely on the cause. Itching is a symptom, not a diagnosis, and the same scratching can come from fleas, environmental allergy, food sensitivity, a yeast or fungal infection, or mites. Each one responds to a completely different treatment. Steroids will settle almost any itch for a week and will do nothing about the fleas causing it. That said, here is what vets in India actually reach for, and in roughly this order: Parasite control first. Flea allergy dermatitis is the most common cause of itching in Indian dogs. One flea bite can set off two weeks of scratching in a sensitised dog. Before spending on anything else, get tick and flea cover right. Oclacitinib (sold as Oclapet or Apoquel) is the modern first choice for allergic itch. It usually works within 4 to 24 hours and avoids the side effects of long-term steroids. Prescription only. Steroids such as prednisolone work fast and cost very little, which is why they are widely used. They are best for short courses, because long-term use brings real side effects. Prescription only. Antihistamines help some dogs and do nothing for others. They are worth trying under vet guidance because they are cheap and safe, but they are far less reliable in dog