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Post by rico24 Wed Jun 11 2014, 18:43

So today we went a nice walk in the sun, she paddled in the water, then she ran into some bushes........then came out looking like somethin from a horror movie, she had all these welts on her head round her ears, eyes.
Took her home n used the mild wipes for dogs and discovered they were up her legs and chest too.

I was told piriton is gd for allergies
What should i do


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Post by janey Wed Jun 11 2014, 18:46

Use the piriton and keep a very close eye her - from what I have read this usually aids it. Such a worry Xx
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Post by Guest Wed Jun 11 2014, 18:47

Sounds like an allergy yes half a piiton and you could rub sudocream on it. If it doesnt go though a trip to the vets xx

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Post by Kathy Wed Jun 11 2014, 19:01

If they were raised bumps it is likely to be an allergic reaction to whatever she rubbed on in the bushes. Yes give half an antihistamine if no change in about half an hour to an hour then give the other half. This may well knock her out and help her to sleep. I'm sure she will be fine tomorrow, if not then pop along to the vet.
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Post by -Ian- Wed Jun 11 2014, 19:02

Sounds very severe for just an allergy. Were there nettles in the grass ?. We give Piriton throughout the summer as Flo's toes get sore. We also use Cortavance spray which gives rapid relief.

As said above, if they don't go down fairly quickly, a trip to the vets would be wise.


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Post by Guest Wed Jun 11 2014, 19:09

Hope the antihistamine has worked. It may well be an allergic reaction.

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Post by Sazzle Wed Jun 11 2014, 20:12

How is she doing? Sounds like a severe reaction  Sad 
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Post by rico24 Wed Jun 11 2014, 20:19

Thanks all. Starting to go down poor wee thing, yeah was quite tall grass with various plants sure there was some nettles. Wee shame their in her legs and everything. Such a sensitive wee thing!!!!!
Will keep watch tonight. Happened so quick was fine before then came out like a mess. Aw cool never thought bout sudocreme lol the universal cream for all!! :-D il pop out for a wee tub
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Post by stella Wed Jun 11 2014, 20:38

glad its starting to go down,keep a eye on it and may be a trip to the vets if it does'nt,poor girl  Sad 
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Post by rico24 Wed Jun 11 2014, 22:27

All gone now phewww!!!! Picked up some antihists n sudacrem for if it happens again.
Should i do the half antihistimine before walks when its sunny? Was horrible
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Post by -Ian- Wed Jun 11 2014, 23:33

I would wait and see if it happens again. If it was long grass and who knows what in there it could be anything. No point in giving antihistamine if that won't sort it. If it happens again you'll be aware and can look to see what else was in the grass.

If its a grass allergy you'll find the problem with short grass too.


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Post by djstratton Thu Jun 12 2014, 00:23

Poor girl Sad If she does get them again, maybe try something like this http://www.holisticanimalmedicines.com/store/allergen_immune_grass_pollen_mold_plants.html to see if it can build her natural immunity.

I know some people who have tried this and they have had success so I've ordered a meat types/diary allergy one for our boy to see if it helps with his mild allergy from chicken and eggs. I also got this http://www.holisticanimalmedicines.com/store/scratch_relief_topical_anti-itch_skin_heal_25m_liquid.html to use as well in case he needs it.
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Post by debs0109 Thu Jun 12 2014, 18:07

Does anyone know what the difference is between piriton and piriteze?
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Post by rico24 Thu Jun 12 2014, 18:08

Thanks everyone.
So wev just done walks round the streets today as shes been sneezing and noticed all the grass at the parks around were cut today! This is the first this has all happened tho very wierd
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Post by Sazzle Thu Jun 12 2014, 19:41

debs0109 wrote:Does anyone know what the difference is between piriton and piriteze?
I'm not sure what the difference is but piriton is the one that's safe for dogs  Smile 
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Post by debs0109 Thu Jun 12 2014, 20:13

Which ones aren't safe for dogs? And what does it do to them?
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Post by -Ian- Thu Jun 12 2014, 20:16

That's probably a question for a vet. I'm not sure if they are just different brand names.


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Post by Nathan Thu Jun 12 2014, 20:44

debs0109 wrote:Which ones aren't safe for dogs? And what does it do to them?
almost any product that only contains antihistamines is fine. anything with additives like caffine, pain killers etc stay away from. cheapo packet of tesco own brand is just as good as any other. I have to keep a packet in the car and at home because marley has severe reactions to wasp and bee stings. and guess what he like to chase and eat... dont stress to much about dose either as they will have very few side effects, just go non drowsey which will be 3rd gen and steer away from  diphenhydramine and chlorphenamine which will give you a very sleepy dog.
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Post by Guest Fri Jun 13 2014, 08:17

I only use piriton recommended by the vet. Darcy has had this type of reaction before Sad not nice hope she ok xxx

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Post by rico24 Sat Jun 14 2014, 23:13

Thanks again all :-D
Shes been fine since and weve been to the same area. Funny but whatever it was wasnt very nice.
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Post by JennyandSidstaff Tue Jun 24 2014, 22:55

Our vet suggested Piriton as the best as it has different ingredients than others. Sid also has to have a monthly injection of immunotherapy which we get from the vet but do ourselves. We took him on holiday to Spain and he didn't scratch once!

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Post by -Ian- Tue Jun 24 2014, 23:02

That's interesting Jenny. Our vet offered jabs but I was sceptical as Flo is dust mite and grass pollen allergic. The worst of My Flo's problems are with her back paws which she nibbles.


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Post by JennyandSidstaff Wed Jun 25 2014, 23:23

Sid has steroid tablets from the vet when he is really itchy. He can't have them at the moment though as he is on pain killers for poorly back legs at the moment. He is nibbling his back legs too. I find having a filled bone takes his mind off it for a while and gives him something else to chew. The immunotherapy has definitely helped as he had horrible patches that used to bleed before. He is grass and dust mite allergic too. I hope Flo improves soon.

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Post by -Ian- Wed Jun 25 2014, 23:52

Thanks Jenny. We have tried everything with Flo but she still nibbles those back paws. Before we knew what was going on she used to get really sore but now we simply manage the condition so that she doesn't get sore.

The jabs might help but I'm still resisting as she's been through so much. It's getting to the point though that I think it might be the way forward.


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