Melissa T. asked
My dog, Adonis, has severe hives that turn into open sores, especially on his stomach and the inside of his legs. He has been on prednisone and Benadryl, but they only improve when he is on antibiotics like amoxicillin or ampicillin. The vet insists on continuing prednisone and doing an allergy test after weaning him off it, but I suspect it might be an infection. Is there any kind of infection that mimics an allergic reaction, and what should I do about the worsening condition?
August 23rd, 2023
John L. answered
The response to antibiotics suggests that Adonis's condition is likely an infection rather than hive...
August 23rd, 2023
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