Posted by Lonely on August 5, 2007, at 22:05:06
In reply to Re: Anyone know something about allergies in pets? » Lonely, posted by gardenergirl on August 5, 2007, at 21:57:01
One other thought ... heart worms can also cause coughing and what appears to be respiratory difficulties. No doubt your doggie has been on heart worm preventive so that's not an issue. Have they done any chest x-ray?
I'm curious about how this all comes out - do hope little puppy will be feeling better. Our furry friends really are a beloved part of our families and our lives.
> > What kind of dog is she? I think all of my dogs (mixed breeds from shelters or rescued off the streets) have had some degree of allergy, quite often due to flea bites and the type of grass that's in this area.
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> She's mixed, too. Beagle, basset, and cocker spaniel of all things. She's the cutest, though. It came out a good mix.
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> > Wonder if there is Xolair for dogs? (Your poor doggie sounds a bit like me!) I never heard of allergy de-sensitization shots for dogs ....! Do you have to wait around afterwards to be sure she doesn't have a reaction?
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> We're actually going to give her the shots at home. The stuff arrived, so we're going to pick it up tomorrow night and learn how to do it.
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> > How do you get a dog to use a bronchodialator? I'm envisioning this little plastic thing with the canister that I squeeze while I have the mouthpiece in my mouth and inhale. Just can't envision a dog doing that !!!!
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> LOL, that would be funny. Actually it's aminophylline, so it's just a tablet twice a day. She's a good pill-taker since she's had them forever, it seems.
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> > > > My dog has allergies and actually takes "people meds" like claritin, for it.
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> I've heard that folks are trying claritin now. She used to see a veterinary allergist/dermatologist. I recently spoke to him and he said that's the newest antihistamine for dogs. He also said that dogs "just don't get" respiratory symptoms from allergies, and he suggested I take her to an internist, as he thought she had COPD, not chronic bronchitis. I think I'll have the vet office send him a copy of her allergy blood work. ;)
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> gg
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