Can anyone tell me what's the best way to treat this?
2006-09-23 07:57:19 · 8 answers · asked by R.B. #1 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
how do you know he's having an allergic reaction? i would call the vet and ask for help. you don't need to schedule and appt or anything, but ask them, they know what there talking about!
2006-09-23 08:01:56 · answer #1 · answered by amcol_soc07 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Talk to the vet. Chances are that if the reaction is mild enough, they'll tell you to give the dog Benadryl.
But you really need to give the vet a call first and make sure that what you think is an allergic reaction actually is. They're the only ones who can tell you what to do.
2006-09-23 08:03:08 · answer #2 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You don't say what kind of allergic reaction. How do you even know it's an allergic reaction?
Call the vet.
2006-09-23 08:21:02 · answer #3 · answered by HDB 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well first what type of an allergic reaction is it. Once that is determined it or all of us can tell you how to treat it.
2006-09-23 08:06:16 · answer #4 · answered by Barry G 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Benadryl is a safe, inexpensive and effective alternative to corticosteroid hormones such as cortisone, hydrocortisone, and prednisone to control itching. Steroid hormones have many side effects and, as helpful as they are for allergic skin diseases, it is best to reserve them for only the most itchy episodes.
The dose of Benadryl is based on your dog's weight, so check with your veterinarian, he /she can tell you how much Benadryl you can give and how often. Depending on the size of your dog, you may be able to give it twice a day.
Benadryl, while a fairly safe drug, DOES have potential adverse effects and is not for every pet. Benadryl is to be used with extreme caution in patients with glaucoma, prostatic disease, cardiovascular disease, and hyperthyroid, among other conditions. It may also interact with drugs that your pet is taking, so be sure to discuss use of ANY drugs for your pet with your vet first.
2006-09-23 08:23:12 · answer #5 · answered by badgirl41 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the size of your dog and the allergy. You may be able to give him 1/2 tablet of benedryl and that will help. You should probably take him to the vet to be sure.
2006-09-23 08:02:34 · answer #6 · answered by Lil Miss Answershine 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
take your dog to the vet immediately if he seems to be having trouble breathing and you don't know what he got into.
2006-09-23 08:06:27 · answer #7 · answered by lelecw14 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
go 2 the VET!:)
2006-09-23 08:07:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋