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"Vanectyl-P is the brand name medication combining trimeprazine and prednisolone. Trimeprazine offers anti-itching and cough-suppressant properties while prednisolone works as an anti-inflammatory".
Not good long term (imo), prednisone is a steroid.
My dog receives immunotherapy (allergy shots), she sees a dermatologist about once a year and has responded well after about 7 months. I now only have to give her the shot every 3 weeks. Frequent (twice a week) bathing with Malaseb or Sulfadene or a gentle oatmeal shampoo helps too.
I also have been leaning toward a home-made, semi raw diet, gave up the kibble as I noticed a decrease in itching when I did so. I just ordered a meat grinder as I am going to take it to the next level and start grinding up chicken necks, gizzards and such.
I will not give this dog any more vaccines.
Just my 2 cents

Dear Will'
I have a 18 month, neutered Boston-terrier who has also had all his vaccines. He has been itching like crazy and lost quite a bit of his hair on belly, under his arms and behind his hair. The vet said it was a protein allergy and put him on special kibble from him and Vanectyl pills. The pills did work but it is not something I want him to take. I am now feeding him raw, using coconut oil, bone broth, queritin pills and colostrum pills. He is also being washed in an organic soap. Is there anything else you can suggest?
Thanks Lisa

@KN, just wanted to add my 2 cents. I have a dog with a medical condition, common sense tells me that she should not get the rabies or any other vaccine again.
However, I went to 3 vets and they all agreed with me but did not want to sign the rabies vaccine waiver....they tell me that whenever they sign a waiver they are interrogated by the board or registration in veterinary medicine as to why and held accountable for liability issues if the dog bites someone and the worst case scenario happens.
Therefore, no veterinarian will condone not giving the rabies vaccine to a pet that appears healthy if the law requires it.
So, there you have it. Read through the blogs and you will find a way to do what is right to keep your pets healthy.

My 2 vital dogs and 2 vital cats are moving from the UK to live in Chicago with me. My concern is 'rabies' The UK is considered a rabies free zone so we do not have to have the vaccinations when bringing the animals over however will my animals then be at risk and will I be allowed to walk my animals around Chicago as it looks to me as if you have to have a verification certificate to take your dogs to most dog parks and woods in Chicago? What would you suggest is the best way of keeping them all vital in this pending situation? Many thanks....Karen

Great news! Congratulations.
Looking forward to the next Miracles in Healing webinar.

Dear Will,
I have an 8 month old labradoodle named Bella. She came from a breeder who did not vaccinate and kept everything spotlessly clean. She never had a flee or worm until I came to Florida from Michigan (my winter home). She is a very active dog, so I brought her to the local dog park in Florida. I began to notice evidence of tapeworm segments in her stool. Trying to be holistic, I have tried everything to eradicate the tapeworm. I have put ground up pumpkin seeds in her food every morning. I put Diatomaceous Earth in her food at night. Every time I think the worms are gone, I see evidence of tapeworm again. Do you have any advise for me? I really don't want to use a toxic dewormer.
Thanks, Paula