Allergy injections require a consistent effort from the pet owner. They are the preferred treatment for inhalant allergies if that is the only condition affecting dog, when effective. Fleas cause most the allergic reactions in pets. Flea control is essential to your success in treating itchy dogs. When itching can not be adequately controlled by one of the above methods, they usually use a corticosteroid, such as prednisone.
Cortisones are the most consistently effective anti-itch medications available.
Cortisones increase the amount of water your pet drinks, making it urinate more, too. Sometimes this becomes a problem. These drugs increase appetite and weight control can be difficult while using them. If the proper dosage schedules are not followed there can be long-term side effects such as decrease in bone density or an increased chance of pancreatitis. Cortisones depress lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, making it easier for bacterial infections to occur.