Posted by gardenergirl on July 26, 2007, at 1:59:03
In reply to Re: Anyone know something about allergies in pets?, posted by slugdoo on July 25, 2007, at 23:55:13
> My dog has allergies and actually takes "people meds" like claritin, for it.
Mine too, only she takes atarax, which is hydroxyzine hydrochloride. Stupid me accidentally took one of hers recently. D'oh! Fortunately, it's not a no-no for any of my meds.
> It can be food, but more common is the indoor and outdoor allergies that plague a lot of us. Some breeds are more prone to it. My dog also has to have certain shampoos too or he will break out into a itching fit actually itching until he draws sores and blood. I have to bring my own that I got from my vet,with me when I take him in to be groomed. Good luck.
Yep, I carry around her shampoo and leave-in conditioner, and I have to make sure they know not to use any perfumes. Well, that's more for me, lol. And they can skip that little kerchief, too. I always just throw it out.
Mine has always had a food allergy, since puppyhood, though we didn't know it at the time. Back then, she threw up a lot and needed encouragement to eat. She got a bit better when she started on Venison and Potato dog food. Now she's on a completely vegetarian diet, including treats.
Just today, ironically, I got her blood test results back, and she's strongly allergic to dust mites. That explains why it's a year-round thing for her. She's had it so rough she's developed chronic allergic bronchitis, so she has to be on a low dose of steroids as well as a bronchodilator to feel best and not hack all over the place.
So, in two weeks we start giving her allergy shots. won't that be fun?
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