my dog has hay fever and i was wondering if there was a home remedy that i could use.
2007-02-19 09:42:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
im in texas
2007-02-19 09:50:13 · update #1
My dogs have seasonal allergies and asthma. For mild symptoms we use Children's Benadryl. Ask your vet for the correct dosage for the weight of your dog. My dogs weigh about 14-15 lbs and take half a pill (each pill is 19 mg - so 1/2 pill is about 9.5 mg) every 6 hours as needed. When symptoms don't improve, our dogs have prescription medication, but quite often the Children's Benadryl works fine - just not in the worst parts of the year - Spring and Fall!
Also - Keep the house air clean of allergens. Vacuum and dust regularly - keep their bedding extra clean - turn air conditioning on if it is possible (we have a special unit in the room where our dogs sleep since their allergies are so bad) - keep filters clean - buy air purifiers. Keep dogs indoors more often when they are experiencing trouble. Good Luck!
2007-02-19 10:03:06 · answer #1 · answered by mmct21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey Brit, sorry, I can't answer your question but I was reading your profile and realized we have a lot in common and just wanted to say Hi. I too am a pit bull lover. I'm 21 married, have 4 pit bulls and a mini dachshund.
2007-02-19 09:47:39 · answer #2 · answered by Holly S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Humidification. By a humidifyer or stand your dog in bathroom with hot water running in shower so can breathe in humidified air - works for my sinuses and has worked on heaps of cats and dogs at work.Can use an antihistamine or natural antihistamine from health food shop as long as no onion in them
2007-02-19 09:46:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My sisters dog has the same problem. Vet advised piriton from the chemist or similar antihistimine tablets.
2007-02-19 09:59:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's too early for hay fever isn't it? even in Britain. it's still winter. the pollen count is too low. probably has a virus like a dogie cold.
2007-02-19 09:47:37 · answer #5 · answered by Butch 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm pretty sure dogs can take small amounts of Benedryl. Call a vet and ask.
2007-02-19 09:45:32 · answer #6 · answered by jay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use benadryl from time to time, and frequent baths help flush alergines off the body. hepa filters, avoiding long walks during peak pollen season and making sure when it rains to get out and walk alot cause that is when pollen is low
good luck
2007-02-19 09:45:38 · answer #7 · answered by drezdogge 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-19 09:49:15 · answer #8 · answered by LODxRIOTxFF5 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋