Allergic Reaction

Lola has come out in hives and it scratching like mad...
What to I do?! Call the vet/take her to the vet??
I can only think of one thing she's had today that she's never had before.

can you try giving her a half of piriton pill (or other med with chlorphenamine) ?

half a piriton tablet, lots of fresh water, what is the only thing she could of had today??

Took her to the vet and she got given a steriod injection.
A rawhide bone with a red bit in it.

She had the injection and she is stil itching like mad xxx

What is it with vets & steroids?

Have you tried any piriton?

No, dont wanna give it to her if she's had an injection, worried it'll react??

It's only antihistamine. If she's still bad in the morning, give the vets a ring and ask if it's ok.

Antihistamine will often clear up an allergic reaction very quickly.

So should I give her half a tablet just now??

If you're concerned about the reaction with the injection, then no. I don't know what was in the jab she had, and it may have had some antihistamine included.

Wait & see how she is in the morning & then if necessary phone the vet & ask if a piriton would clash with the steroid.

How is she doing now?

Hiya all, Lola is much better thank you all for your concern

Great news

Caryll wrote:What is it with vets & steroids?

Have you tried any piriton?

They are cheap and work quickly, the vets aren't really bothered about the dog's long-term health. Its about quick results! Plus if the dog comes back to them qith something else they make more money!

Nosipho wrote:

Caryll wrote:What is it with vets & steroids?

Have you tried any piriton?

They are cheap and work quickly, the vets aren't really bothered about the dog's long-term health. Its about quick results! Plus if the dog comes back to them qith something else they make more money!

That's true, unfortunately!