Nessa Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 My dog Bella is itching like mad (Beagle x). Her stomach is quite pink and she is forever biting at her paw. She's used Polaramine in the past and has also been on cortisone, though I don't wish to use this if possible as it will shorten her life span. Currently washing with Malaseb every 2 days to try and keep the itch at bay. Have used other medicated shampoos in the past, as well as oatmeal based ones. Just bought a box of Telfast above. Dad has given her a whole tablet but not sure what she should be given. TIA for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Personally, I'd be asking a vet about dosage. How much your dog weighs will dictate that I think. Malaseb is not an anti-itch shampoo - its anti-fungal. It will help for yeast infections but it won't alleviate the itching. Aloveen is the anti-itch shampoo in that range. Washing a dog every two days in Malaseb if its not a yeast/fungal may well be making the problem worse. Why is Bella itching? Is it an allergic reaction? Perhaps keeping her off grass or putting a light rug on her might help if its a contact allergy. Personally, I think a trip to the vet might be a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Really? 180mg?? Typically the antihistamines we have here are less than 10mg, so I guess I'd be ringing the Vet to ask what happens when you overdose your dog by that much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessa Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 Oops about the Telfast. We got rid of the grass in the backyard, so could just be airborne allergens. Just checked the box again and yeah, says 180mg (http://tinyurl.com/3y3l847). We started the Malaseb as was advised by the vet initially. Bella weighs approx 20kg. We've spent a lot of money on trips to the vet with no real outcome. Like I said, cortisone works but trying to avoid it due to it shortening her life span. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Try a Calendula Tea wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormie Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I'm not sure of the dose rate for Telfast or even if there is one for dogs??? I have one for Teldane but that's a different ingredient. Really not a good idea to give tablets without knowing if they're safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 My advice is still to ring your Vet and check about what you gave. Anti-histamine is not without risks. Allergies are difficult and often there is no real answer. There are good specialist clinics that do allergy testing in Vic to find out what she is allergic to and dispense allergy desensitisation injections so that she can become immune to them over time without needing to use cortisone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessa Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 Yeah the clinic is in Essendon and I've mentioned it before to dad. He's just being a stubborn old fart. I said I'd foot the bill. Need a referral from a vet first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ams Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I found this: Atopic dermatitis is common in dogs. Antihistamines sometimes help affected individuals, but the best drug for a given dog can only be determined on a trial and error basis. All of the below mentioned antihistamines are available across the counter from the local pharmacist.The doses given for dogs are per 10kg, make sure you know the weight of your dog so that you can dose him/her accordingly. Give each of the following antihistamines alone for a 10-day trial, moving onto the next one if there is no or only partial response. Phernergan 10mg tablet Give 1 tablet(s) twice daily Periactin 4mg tablets Give 2 tablet(s) twice or three times daily Polaramine 2mg tablet Give 2 tablets twice daily Zadine 1mg tablets Give 1 tablet(s) twice daily Clarantyne 10mg tablet Give 1 tablet(s) once daily Telfast 90mg tablets Give ¼ tablet(s) twice daily Zyrtec 10mg tablets Give ½ tablet(s) twice daily source: http://www.essentialbaby.com.au/forums/ind...howtopic=534809 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I think, as your dog has had an overdose, a vet should be phoned to check on possible adverse reactions !! Hopefully there will be none- BUT... better to know what may occur.... If you are seemingly wasting money on vet visits- perhaps consult a dermatologist ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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