My bosses German Shepherd must have developed some new allergies due to some treats we were giving her that had wheat in them and now she just licks her paws none stop. She has nothing wrong with them, nothings stuck or anything like that. I got an answer from someone stating that it must be in her diet and could possibly be the wheat ingredient. Can I give her any allergy pills to have her stop I just think she must be irritable and that's why she licks? Kinda like with itchy eyes we scratch or runny tickly noses we scratch.
2007-05-31 12:26:03 · 13 answers · asked by Celia 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
My chocolate lab had really bad skin allergies, and the vet said to give him a benadryl a day. He got one a day for nearly 16 years. The allergy pills the vet initially prescribed were very expensive, so she suggested the benedryl herself to save money. Just make sure to check with a vet for proper dosing, because depending on body weight, she may not need a whole pill.
2007-05-31 14:46:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No no no. See a vet and get the dog checked out. Some natural human remidies can be given to animals but not with out strict veterinary supervision. If you give the wrong medication you could cause a bad reaction or even death. I know you are concerned but seeing a vet is the best choice.
Good Luck
2007-05-31 14:22:04 · answer #2 · answered by whitemagik1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just got a new puppy myself, and I feed her three times a day and when she hits 6 months I will drop her to two times a day with my other dogs. Puppies grow so fast and quickly and require so much fuel for their energies. I have also been told by numerous vets and friends that feeding the larger breeds of dog more often helps prevent certain things happening like bloat, which is when the stomach twists from being over full and exercising right after a meal. The best thing to do with a puppy is feed and water it at the same time and then go right outside to potty. I don't allow my puppy to have water after 7pm because it minimizes accidents until she is fully potty trained. If your puppy will still poo/pee in the house without asking to go out, then it isn't potty trained.
2016-03-13 03:40:46 · answer #3 · answered by Jane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to "The First Aid Companion for Dogs and Cats" by Amy D. Shojai, you can give dogs benydrle. However, you should really get the dog to a vet for stronger medication.
2007-06-01 05:16:36 · answer #4 · answered by boleen03 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You never want to give an animal any kind of medince a human would take. It could make the animal ill or kill it. There are allergy medicines for animals, you just need to go see the vet to find out what they are.
2007-05-31 12:29:02 · answer #5 · answered by Steven's Love 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My vet told me I could give my dog benadryl. She told me the specific dose for the size & breed of my dog. You really need to ask a vet first because most human medications are poison to dogs.
2007-05-31 13:19:13 · answer #6 · answered by beachrinkpinky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try this site http://animalsunlimited.net/meds.htm
Before giving your dog medications I would check by calling the vet to ensure the dog needs the meds.
Your dog could just be bored so she licks her paw.
2007-05-31 12:33:09 · answer #7 · answered by KT 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you don't give animals human medicines. You want to take her to the vet and let them give her some dog allergy medicine. Giving her human medicine could only make her sicker.
2007-05-31 12:29:24 · answer #8 · answered by tubagirl331 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A vet will advise you to give your dog a fragment of a children's Benadryl based on the body weight of your dog.
2007-05-31 13:20:20 · answer #9 · answered by Belgariad 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, human meds are way to strong to give to animals!!! Take him/her to the vet and get something for it.
2007-05-31 12:37:57 · answer #10 · answered by HIPPO 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋