dancinbcs Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 (edited) I used Phenergan on and off for several dogs over the years but have recently used Claratyne with good results and no drowsiness to worry about. Edited July 26, 2010 by dancinbcs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mas1981 Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 I was advised by our vet that the 'older' generation of ah is more effective for skin issues. So, polaramine is the drug of choice when the spring season happens to be too much to handle for my baby's immune system. My vet and dermatologist think the opposite and I have to agree, I could give my lab a whole bottle of Polaramine and he would have no relief, plus it makes a lot of dogs drowsy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESCS Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 I have used polaramine on our dog who has contact allergies. It was only effective for two or three days. He is now on Atopica which has worked very well long term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TangerineDream Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Tango (32kg) and I both use Polaramine for allergic reactions...1 tablet for either of us as fast as you can get it down the throat will stop reactions very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 I have used Claratyne ( as it is what I have for me) for bee stings and it worked well. Haven't used it for grass/contact allergies though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Oh Nik, poor Jedi. Are his allergies any better? Yeah he's doing much better. His fur is growing back and his quality of life has improved out of sight. Unfortunately his immunotherapy isn't working as well as it should and he keeps getting a recurrent staph infected folliculitis. So now he's on antibiotics, potentially for life. But whatever helps him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mas1981 Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Oh Nik, poor Jedi. Are his allergies any better? Yeah he's doing much better. His fur is growing back and his quality of life has improved out of sight. Unfortunately his immunotherapy isn't working as well as it should and he keeps getting a recurrent staph infected folliculitis. So now he's on antibiotics, potentially for life. But whatever helps him! Poor boy! My dog is having his allergy tests this friday, we have been waiting to do it for ages as he kept getting really bad ear infections - we then worked out that he was allergic to the ear drops and they were making him worse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppop Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Yep, have used Polaramine tablets for my 28kg dog when she had itchy, swollen eyes for a few weeks, which we were not able to find the cause of. The human dose is 2mg (one tablet) either once or twice a day. We were told to give her 6mg (!) twice a day, as the 2mg once a day that I'd been doing was not having any effect. Well I did the 6mg only once a day and it really helped her. She also was happy to just eat the tablets from my hand which made it all so easy. The thing that cracked me up was the large warning on the packet saying it can cause drowsiness at the 2mg dose for humans, but at the 6mg dose for my 28kg dog it did not even put a DENT in her usual high energy! ------------------------------ I took Honey to the vet to treat a skin allergy today. He said that over the counter antihistamines from the chemist are fine. Has anyone else used them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peigirl Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Well Polaramine (6mg) was like lollies for my boy, no difference at all. He presently has 1.5 Claratyne a day, or 2 a day in summer if he needs it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 (ps- Erny if you read this- The calendula tea worked a treat for the inflamation!! Thanks! ) Fantastic! Glad it helped. I use the Calendula but have Zyrtec antihistamines on stand-by. If the Calendula doesn't work, I will use the Zyrtec. So far, after 12 months of hives and other sorts of lumps and bumps, the Calendula has been the saviour and the antihistamines remain unopened in the cupboard. Deelee - I would seriously reconsider annual vaccinations. IMO they are not necessary and they do add stress to the immune system. For that matter, I'd reconsider regular 3 monthly worming as well (assuming you follow that regime). Half the time we apply these drugs for no good reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubiton Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Vaccinations speak to your vet if worried however with the worming that might be something to also check to see if you can cut down a little as ours said we didnt need to worm her that often as she was at low risk. So she only gets wormed maybe once or twice a year (apart from heartworm tablets each month). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Vaccinations speak to your vet if worried .... Problem is, the majority of Vets continue to push the 12 monthly boosters in spite of even (but not only) the AVA advising against this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubiton Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 But talking to the vet if you trust them in regard to how it may be affecting their immune system and perhaps getting the titre test if you dont want to vaccinate each year is better than just going ok I aint doing it and ending up being unlucky and finding your dog doesnt hold its immunity by catchng something very nasty like parvo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Oh - definitely read up on and enquire about it and not just with the Vet . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac'ella Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I used polaramine for my staffy with wandering dew allergy and also quit itch lotion.In an emergency once for my boxer with multiple bee stings on the face I gave him a childs dose of claratyne syrup which worked great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee lee Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 (ps- Erny if you read this- The calendula tea worked a treat for the inflamation!! Thanks! ;) ) Fantastic! Glad it helped. I use the Calendula but have Zyrtec antihistamines on stand-by. If the Calendula doesn't work, I will use the Zyrtec. So far, after 12 months of hives and other sorts of lumps and bumps, the Calendula has been the saviour and the antihistamines remain unopened in the cupboard. I now have the Calendula to apply at the first sign of an allergy, and the vet gave me a stash of antihistamines - I'm hoping that I will be as lucky as you and not have to use them. Deelee - I would seriously reconsider annual vaccinations. IMO they are not necessary and they do add stress to the immune system. For that matter, I'd reconsider regular 3 monthly worming as well (assuming you follow that regime). Half the time we apply these drugs for no good reason. Aaargh. I'm torn about this. I agree we overuse drugs- I will always try a natural alternative if I can find it. But... I was just reading the other thread on this and am leaning towards vaccinations- we live in a high density area with lots of dogs and I would hate for Honey to contract something if it could have been avoided by vaccinating her. Another issue is my dog training club and kenneling, both require proof of vaccs. As for worming- Ooops! I forgot anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mas1981 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 (ps- Erny if you read this- The calendula tea worked a treat for the inflamation!! Thanks! :D ) Fantastic! Glad it helped. I use the Calendula but have Zyrtec antihistamines on stand-by. If the Calendula doesn't work, I will use the Zyrtec. So far, after 12 months of hives and other sorts of lumps and bumps, the Calendula has been the saviour and the antihistamines remain unopened in the cupboard. I now have the Calendula to apply at the first sign of an allergy, and the vet gave me a stash of antihistamines - I'm hoping that I will be as lucky as you and not have to use them. Deelee - I would seriously reconsider annual vaccinations. IMO they are not necessary and they do add stress to the immune system. For that matter, I'd reconsider regular 3 monthly worming as well (assuming you follow that regime). Half the time we apply these drugs for no good reason. Aaargh. I'm torn about this. I agree we overuse drugs- I will always try a natural alternative if I can find it. But... I was just reading the other thread on this and am leaning towards vaccinations- we live in a high density area with lots of dogs and I would hate for Honey to contract something if it could have been avoided by vaccinating her. ;) Another issue is my dog training club and kenneling, both require proof of vaccs. ;) As for worming- Ooops! I forgot anyway! :p Most kennels and clubs accept titre testing now, I have had to look into it a fair bit as I dont want to vaccinate my allergy dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 (edited) I was just reading the other thread on this and am leaning towards vaccinations- we live in a high density area with lots of dogs and I would hate for Honey to contract something if it could have been avoided by vaccinating her. :D But if your Titre test reveals immunity, then she has immunity. Another issue is my dog training club and kenneling, both require proof of vaccs. Yeah - that's a problem and is one that has to be the choice of the owner as to what they want to do. I only ask for minimum C3 for our classes, Titre tests in lieu are accepted. As said, this should get better the more Clubs start looking at this more closely and catching up with what research reveals. ETA: If your dermatologist doesn't want Honey to have vaccs, ask for a letter from him - your Club at least might accept that and not insist on current vaccination. Edited August 5, 2010 by Erny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac'ella Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 I just googled anti hystamines for dogs there is a page from ingleburn vets with dosage for brands to bodyweight of dogs also check out human drugs poisonous for dogs sorry I dont know how to load up click ons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skruffy n Flea Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 i give my two a half Claratyne tab daily to take care of their itchies (mostly byron), which it does --- unfortunately, it doesn't do much for byron's sneezing or his watery eyes their vet recommended tho that i try several on the list they provided me until i find the one that works best; Claratyne does the job for the itchies and that was byron's biggest concern so i'm glad for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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