2006-10-02 07:23:05 · 9 answers · asked by amber h 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The Benadryl may not keep her face from being swollen, but will hopefully keep her airways open..That is the main reason for using it.
benadryl does not remove all symptoms of allergic reaction, in humans or in dogs, but it is helpful in controlling the severity of the reaction... If you get a bee sting, and take benadryl, the site will remain swollen and sore..However, the medication will keep it from causing the trachea/throat to constrict so that you can't breathe..
Just watch her for any difficulty breathing...that is the main concern..If she struggles to breathe, rush her to the vet for further medication..
No matter what the people on this forum tell you, DO NOT give any more then the vet recommended...You can do more harm than good.
2006-10-02 07:28:42 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I came home from work one day, and my Boxer's face looked like a basketball on one side. It was a Sunday and I live in a different country. The vets all take turns being open on the weekends, well the vet on duty was quite a ways away. When I got there he saw her right away, put her on a IV solution, one bag of the stuff, she looked almost well before I took her home and he suggested also the benadryl. The thing that puzzled me the most that he said was that he could not find any signs of her getting stung in the mouth. It hasn't happened since but I am still courious about why she swelled up so much. When he showed me the inside of her mouth the skin was extremely pink and swollen so I don't think a bite could have been seen. Still would like to know if it was a bee, wasp, or a spider bite. Your's will be fine I'm sure, please take your Vets advice. Also if you find out I would like to know if the IV solution was correct and what was it.
2006-10-06 05:16:13 · answer #2 · answered by lin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just read your other question, and if your dog is allergic to peanut butter then it will probably take a while for the medicine to work, and you should give it some time. It might take a few hours, so just watch it, and make sure that it can breath, and go from there. If she is having trouble breathing then take her to the vet, and get off the computer.
2006-10-02 07:41:06 · answer #3 · answered by Just Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that mayeb you should place a call into your vet. ask to speak with your Dr or have them call you back asap.
I think they should know the benadryl isn't working. Don't give your dog anymore than the poper dose your Dr. Suggested.
I have never heard of an animal receiving human over the counter medicine. may want to see if they have something made for dogs not humans..
2006-10-02 07:29:30 · answer #4 · answered by donyafs 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
anything that is wrong on any part of a dogs head, can have symptoms on anyother part of their head. If they have an ear ache, their mouth can swell, If they get stung in the mouth, their eye might seep, etc.... look over your dogs whole face really well. What happened? you didnt give many details? It will usually take a few days, but keep an eye on things, and dont give her too much... good luck
2006-10-02 07:32:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-28 21:21:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you just did this, give it about an hour to work, did she get bit by something or was it an allergy to her vaccines? If it was because of vaccines, it will go down, you may have to give the dog another dose in about 3 or 4 hours, as long as the dog is not continuing to break out, you will know its working, it should be working in her system as well to help her to rest so she wont scratch. my dogs all are allergic to their vaccines and i keep benedryl here on hand and always give them a dose PRIOR to them getting their shot as a preventative. if given carefully, it will not hurt the dog at all.
2006-10-02 07:29:53 · answer #7 · answered by waltzwithme4ever 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long ago did you give it to her, has it even had time to work yet? Sometimes it will take some time for it to start working. I hope that your dog will be okay, I am fighting to keep a litter of puppies alive right now, so I feel your pain... Good Luck to you
2006-10-02 07:32:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like Children it goes by their weight. Did you give the proper amount?
2006-10-02 07:25:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋