Ask the Veterinarian - Frenchie Skin Allergies and Food
lorihuntdvm May 30th, 2008
My Frenchie has skin allergies. He has gotten cortisone shots a couple of times a year but I don’t want to make a habit of it.It hasn’t been too bad in the last year. I do give him benadryl - never
sure of the right dose.
Also he eats fish and potatoes, along with yogurt, apples, and carrots.
Do you have any other suggestions?
Dr. Lori writes -
Hi there… Frenchie allergies seem to be a hot topic!
Please check out my article on Skin Allergies and Conditions here on French BulldogZ.
The dose of Benadryl is 1 mg per pound of body weight, so for your typical 25# Frenchie, one 25 mg tablet will be good for 6 - 12 hours.
Dealing with allergies can be a long and sometimes frustrating road, as we never “cure” them, just manage them, so I wish you and your little boy the best of luck in getting to the root of his problem.
Dr. Lori Hunt, DVM
