his belly is is so red looks like it is on " FIRE" Really! he is very adjitated and its is obviously painfull, Yes , I have been to the vet time and time again. nothing works and all the medication does is make him lathargic.
2007-07-22 05:33:20 · 6 answers · asked by naninew2000 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Try benadryl, and cortisone cream on the affected areas.
2007-07-22 05:42:53 · answer #1 · answered by happybidz2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make an Epsom salt bath for him, as on the directions, bath him in it and PAT him dry on a fluffy towel. They make this oatmeal paste cream, you can try putting on the area too. Put some Vaseline/petroleum jelly to the afflicted area. If you want you can give you dog some benadryl, although I wouldn't do it without the being told by the vet. SEE THE CHART at the end of this page (I found it online and don't forget!!:
Liquid Benadryl is too high in alcohol content to be safely used for animals. Please use capsule or pill form. ) and put a BIG band aid/ ace bandage/vet wrap (if your using the second two options, too loose is WAY better than too tight) or your dog may rub the treatments off.I suggest checking the pollen count for grass before going on and try to do something else for exercise if it's too high. I'm not a vet, but that's what I do know. Just a precaution: with this sorta thing ALWAYS trust your instinct. IF you think that anyone's suggestions, including mine, will hurt your pet, then don't do it. Here's the dosage info for benadryl, but if I were yuo I'd ask the vet first:
Benadryl for Dogs or Cats
Benadryl is a brand name for an anti-histamine (diphenhydramine). Although it is considered fairly safe for use in dogs and cats, please be aware that it does have potential adverse side effects. It may interact with other meds that your pet is taking, so do not use it without first consulting your veterinarian. You should also use extreme caution using Benadryl in dogs that have glaucoma, prostatic disease, cardiovascular disease or hyperthyroidism.
Benadryl is quite effective when used in proper dosages.
Stops itching
Controls vomiting
Good for motion sickness
Can be used as a mild tranquilizer
Good for snake bites
Useful for vaccination reactions
Good for bee stings and insect bites
Be sure to use only the plain Benadryl formula. Giving benadryl with other combination of meds could be fatal, so be sure to read the box.
Liquid Benadryl is too high in alcohol content to be safely used for animals. Please use capsule or pill form.
Dosage every 8 hours
Dogs under 30 lbs and Cats : 10 mg
Dogs 30-50 lbs: 25 mg
Dogs over 50 lbs: 50 mg
2007-07-22 07:49:04 · answer #2 · answered by foo b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what kind or size of dog you have but I had dog growing up that had the same problem and he was a cockier spaniel we gave him a benadryl allergy pill every 2 - 4 days during the spring & summer months ( when the grass was growing ) and this helpped him he lived to be 26 years old in human years, and the vet said he died of old age.
2007-07-25 06:58:27 · answer #3 · answered by Bingo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a new vet...the dog shouldn't have to suffer. Has the dog been on Hydroxizine? A cortisone injection will help but will make the dog pee alot. Could see if the dog can have prednisone orally. That shouldn't make the dog tired. I must say - I'd be agitated as well if my belly was red and on fire! Good luck!
2007-07-22 06:42:47 · answer #4 · answered by firenice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try benadryl walk the dog and bring back inside my vet told me the grass some times is acidic http://www.lowchensaustralia.com/health/benadryl.htm
2007-07-22 05:43:47 · answer #5 · answered by Shawn G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has the vet tried cortisone shots?
2007-07-22 07:16:39 · answer #6 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋