Snoopy21 Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Willow has broken out in red, itchy welts all over her tummy and hind legs this evening. She isn't swelling anywhere else but looks miserable and the rash is hot and puffy looking. Is there anything I can do for her tonight? I have Polaramine in the cupboard (mine) can I give her that to ease it a little? What dosage would I use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mas1981 Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Willow has broken out in red, itchy welts all over her tummy and hind legs this evening. She isn't swelling anywhere else but looks miserable and the rash is hot and puffy looking. Is there anything I can do for her tonight? I have Polaramine in the cupboard (mine) can I give her that to ease it a little? What dosage would I use? My 33Kg dog took 2 in the morning and 2 in the evening, no idea if they come in different strengths etc, dogs need a higher dose than humans do of antihistamine, maybe phone the emergency vet and ask them how much to give. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ams Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 You can give her polaramine. Just give one tablet. You could also try calendula tea or green tea to soothe the areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy21 Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 OK so I have the 12 hour action ones which have a 6 mg dosage per tablet. They say for use for ages 12 and up. Willow weighs in around 40 kgs, so around the same as 12 year old yeah? So just give her one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ams Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Yup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy21 Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 Thanks! Will give it a go now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mas1981 Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 OK so I have the 12 hour action ones which have a 6 mg dosage per tablet. They say for use for ages 12 and up. Willow weighs in around 40 kgs, so around the same as 12 year old yeah? So just give her one? Ours were 4mg tabs so I was giving 8mg morning and night and my dog weighs less, he is now on Zyrtec at twice the human adult does a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy21 Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 Hopefully the 6 mg will give her some relief and I will call the vet in the morning. I can ask her about it then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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