Stubborn allergies often originate from the environment, food as well as various other external factors. Yet, it can be very difficult to pin down the exact problem. Again, a thorough check-up will identify not only what the dog is allergic to but also optimal treatment options.
Only after an assessment of the situation would a good veterinarian prescribe an antihistamine such as Allegra, Benadryl or even Claritin. Allergy-prone dogs can be affected in many different ways. FYI: Mild stomachache and dizziness are common side effects besides those documented in the above-mentioned study.
Pet dander can turn up everywhere! It often works! Really the ultimate source s ie. I have a 2 year old dog with bad allergies.
He bites his tail until it bleeds. No luck with Benadryl either. Oatmeal baths only relive it for a while. I feel so bad for him. I need to try something else. I just started giving it to him today. Wish us luck! I have a Bichon. I have tried everything. Many other Bichon owners avoid corn in their food and buy bottled water. Yet he still has those tear stains. I clean them with wipes but they drain within 2 hours, then more tear stains. I would love to clear this up. Does anyone have another idea?
They must tear all the time to keep their eyes wet to keep them clean and free of infection and disease. While it is possible that your dog has allergies, clearing them up will not stop the tear stains. Heaven forbid you find something that stops your dog from tearing. Dogs with dry eyes have the same issues humans with dry eyes have.
They are extremely injury and infection prone without all that tearing. It could blind the dog. A typical Bichon show dog will have to live with constant bleach and peroxide treatments around their eyes. Zyrtec — 5mg once daily approx 30 lb Claritin — 5 mg once daily approx 30 lb Benadryl — 25mg tab 1. Thank You! The expensive scripts from our vet caused too many side effects. She never suggested human OTC drugs for him. Hi Maggie.
Colleen has provided a very nice bit of information relative to dosing of specific OTC drugs. However, the information does not specifically provide dosing on a per pound of body weight basis.
As an example, last year my dog was prescribed a dose of 25mg of Atarax three times a day. The human dose is usually 10mg. Consistently, throughout the posts, you will note that many of us with dogs have done well with the dose of mg.
You will find reports of doses people have used with smaller dogs. You can always increase the dosage gradually. Your experience confirms what so many of us have found with using Allegra. Certainly it works better than all the meds prescribed by vets for the problems described. Thanks for the affirmation. Many years ago I had a Cocker Spaniel that had severe allergies.
The Benadryl worked better but not great. I had to give it to her several times a day which never went well. She struggled with me every time. She was not good at taking the pill and hiding it in peanut butter never worked, she was always suspicious of what I was giving her. That said, we had a human prescription for Allegra. I was desperate and split the pill in half to give her the dog weighed approximately 30 pounds.
She was always scratching at her ears and toes and tummy, licking till they were red. I basically thought to myself, this is ether going to help her or kill her but either way she will be better off. Luckily it helped her, dramatically. The itching and scratching and licking stopped.
Her ears became fine and her skin cleared right up. She has since passed away, but it worked well for her when she was with us. Made her existence so much better. She was always crying and whimpering as she scratched at her ears, otherwise without it, and I felt so sorry for her. I found that giving a small amount of peanut butter is a very helpful way to give a dog a pill. The first time that I went to give my Lab a pill, he gave me a deep growl. So knowing that his treats are made of peanut butter, I got a spoon and put some on it with the pill.
This drug is particularly useful in treating canine allergic rhinitis. Many antihistamines are also effective for a variety of other things like motion sickness and insomnia. Off label use should always be monitored and recommended by your veterinarian.
Allergra is very safe for dogs, and research studies have shown that it would take a significantly high dose of the medication to be considered toxic. The recommended dog dosage is 2 milligrams per kilogram. A dose of a regular antihistamine, like diphenhydramine Benadryl , is only one milligram per pound of body weight every eight hours. If your dog weighs 80 pounds, you could safely give them 80 milligrams of Allegra. This sounds like a lot in comparison to how much you take personally, but antihistamines are less effective in dogs, so they require higher dosages.
These large doses are completely safe, but you should never give more than the recommended dose every eight hours unless your veterinarian has recommended it. These cases are extremely rare and usually only occur if your dog has suffered a very severe allergic reaction to something. Allegra can cause sedation in canines, especially in high doses. It may not be safe for pregnant or nursing pooches, so consult with your vet first.
There is currently little information on the safety of fexofenadine for dogs. However, some studies have suggested that the drug is safe and effective for treating allergy-related itching in dogs when compared to methylprednisolone. It may be unsuitable for dogs who:. Allegra may be effective at reducing the symptoms of allergies in dogs. Studies have shown promise for the reduction of itching in dogs with atopic dermatitis. Even though the medicine is considered non-drowsy, sedation is possible yet rare , and becomes more common as the dosage increases.
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