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Wylie's Mom · 03-07-2008, 05:44 AM

About 5 days ago...*hmm, Marcel seems to be itching more lately*
About 3 days ago...*hmmm, Marcel is pawing at his eyes again, what the heck*
About 2 days ago...*hmmmm, Marcel is licking at his paws, THAT is odd/new*
Yesterday afternoon...*hmmmmm, Marcel is BITING/chewing his back paws, OMG!!!!!!!!*

I start bonking my brain thinking of *what* he could've gotten into (food wise) and then it dawns on me to check the outdoor allergen levels (I found www.pollen.com - what a GREAT website) and our pollen in AZ is OFF the scale!!!!!! My poor baby, I swear, would have eaten his paws - I can't imagine the misery they must feel in their feet to want to chew them like that.

So, I gave him some chews - which does help, and eventually some childrens benadryl (which barely touched him); but really, all he wanted to do was chew his little back feet

. I emailed his nutritionist this morning, so hopefully she'll suggest something.

Anyone else deal with strong reactions to pollen?

pepe mint · 03-07-2008, 05:49 AM

i'm sorry, I have no advice other than the benadryl, but my daisy (cocker) does this all the time and benadryl doesn't help her at all. vet's have no answer for why she does it...other than her being bored

good luck...and PLEASE let us know if you find out anything else. I would love to have some more ideas to try with Daisy!!!!

Wylie's Mom · 03-07-2008, 06:03 AM

Marcel's nutritionist got back to me, she said:

"I am glad to help. Try the Proaller with Notatum drops. Proaller is a great product but alone won’t be enough. The Notatum really makes a great deal of difference as it acts like a natural anti-inflammatory—you know how when your pet is itching—the vet gives you prednisione to quiet the system—same concept. You mix the Proaller with the Notatum together in a syringe and squirt in or mix in a little broth or pumpkin if he will eat it. The Syallgen cream is also helpful too. It is good you are addressing this now as there is a direct link with allergy symptoms and digestive issues----and as mentioned in the newsletter, allergies are cumulative and symptoms get worse with age unfortunately."

Awrighty, we have a plan.

pepe mint · 03-07-2008, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Marcel's nutritionist got back to me, she said:

"I am glad to help. Try the Proaller with Notatum drops. Proaller is a great product but alone won’t be enough. The Notatum really makes a great deal of difference as it acts like a natural anti-inflammatory—you know how when your pet is itching—the vet gives you prednisione to quiet the system—same concept. You mix the Proaller with the Notatum together in a syringe and squirt in or mix in a little broth or pumpkin if he will eat it. The Syallgen cream is also helpful too. It is good you are addressing this now as there is a direct link with allergy symptoms and digestive issues----and as mentioned in the newsletter, allergies are cumulative and symptoms get worse with age unfortunately."

Awrighty, we have a plan.

that was quick!!!

thanks for sharing!!!!!!

autumn star · 03-07-2008, 06:21 AM

I HATE THE POLLEN!!!!! My poor son is so allergic that I have had three different allergist tell me that they have never seen a child that allergic to it. Poor kid has to get weekly allergy shots just to try and breath!!! I never really though of a dog being allergic to it but then again I had a pug that was allergic to grass!

bjh · 03-07-2008, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Marcel's nutritionist got back to me, she said:

"I am glad to help. Try the Proaller with Notatum drops. Proaller is a great product but alone won’t be enough. The Notatum really makes a great deal of difference as it acts like a natural anti-inflammatory—you know how when your pet is itching—the vet gives you prednisione to quiet the system—same concept. You mix the Proaller with the Notatum together in a syringe and squirt in or mix in a little broth or pumpkin if he will eat it. The Syallgen cream is also helpful too. It is good you are addressing this now as there is a direct link with allergy symptoms and digestive issues----and as mentioned in the newsletter, allergies are cumulative and symptoms get worse with age unfortunately."

Awrighty, we have a plan.

Great information, thanks for sharing. Are Proaller with Notatum over-the-counter products? How much do you give? Please keep us updated as to if this helps your baby.

KathyinCali · 03-07-2008, 06:41 AM

I'm looking forward to an update on how well it works. Lucy and I both suffer terribly from allergies

Wylie's Mom · 03-07-2008, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bjh

Great information, thanks for sharing. Are Proaller with Notatum over-the-counter products? How much do you give? Please keep us updated as to if this helps your baby.

I get them from her website - but you can get them elsewhere too (search via yahoo or something); but I get them from www.askariel.com.

bjh · 03-07-2008, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I get them from her website - but you can get them elsewhere too (search via yahoo or something); but I get them from www.askariel.com.

Thanks, I will book mark that. I really don't need anything right now but I do want to check it out.

Wylie's Mom · 03-07-2008, 06:51 AM

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Thanks, I will book mark that. I really don't need anything right now but I do want to check it out.

Btw, if you happen to like her site/stuff - I love her newsletters too; I think she sends them every quarter or so. She just sent one out about allergies/food allergies - pretty interesting.

bjh · 03-07-2008, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Btw, if you happen to like her site/stuff - I love her newsletters too; I think she sends them every quarter or so. She just sent one out about allergies/food allergies - pretty interesting.

I just looked at her website and I am really excited about finding it since I am a big believer in herbal and holistic medicine. I will be sure to sign up for her newsletter. Thanks again.

stedmansmommy · 03-07-2008, 09:39 AM

Oh poor Marcel!

I bet the little guy is just miserable! The itchies are NO fun!

I will have to watch for this too...I just went to the pollen web site and whataya know, the pollen levels are off the charts here too

We're "in the red zone"

Go figure!!

Jenn218 · 03-07-2008, 01:55 PM

I feel your pain and itchies!!! Cedar is very high here right now and that explains all the dogs w/ their itchy watery eyes!!! Poor babies!!!
Great links!!!

sexiixtc · 04-16-2008, 05:14 AM

I've been having this same problem with Kayah for the past week (about 5 days or so)..

Now the day before yesterday I've noticed Evie start scratching...

My question is:

HOW MUCH BENADRYL should I give them??

Evie isn't as bad as Kayah... she'll just pause for a second and go back about her buisness.. It's Kayah that's gotten me worried

03-07-2008, 05:44 AM	#1
Wylie's Mom Marcel + Wylie = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 5,873 Blog Entries: 2	Well...HELLO Pollen!!!!!!!!!! About 5 days ago...hmm, Marcel seems to be itching more lately About 3 days ago...hmmm, Marcel is pawing at his eyes again, what the heck About 2 days ago...hmmmm, Marcel is licking at his paws, THAT is odd/new Yesterday afternoon...hmmmmm, Marcel is BITING/chewing his back paws, OMG!!!!!!!! I start bonking my brain thinking of what he could've gotten into (food wise) and then it dawns on me to check the outdoor allergen levels (I found www.pollen.com - what a GREAT website) and our pollen in AZ is OFF the scale!!!!!! My poor baby, I swear, would have eaten his paws - I can't imagine the misery they must feel in their feet to want to chew them like that. So, I gave him some chews - which does help, and eventually some childrens benadryl (which barely touched him); but really, all he wanted to do was chew his little back feet . I emailed his nutritionist this morning, so hopefully she'll suggest something. Anyone else deal with strong reactions to pollen? __________________ ~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~My Food Blog: Velvet Lava~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~ Ann ~Mom to Marcel Verdel Purcell & Wylie "Floop" Fitzsmudge We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals. ~ Immanuel Kant

03-07-2008, 05:49 AM	#2
pepe mint My yorkies, My friends! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 10,697	i'm sorry, I have no advice other than the benadryl, but my daisy (cocker) does this all the time and benadryl doesn't help her at all. vet's have no answer for why she does it...other than her being bored good luck...and PLEASE let us know if you find out anything else. I would love to have some more ideas to try with Daisy!!!! __________________ Maggie Tessa I am DOUBLY blessed NEW STUFF at PawPassions.com (click here)Time is what you make for the things that are important to you!!!

03-07-2008, 06:03 AM	#3
Wylie's Mom Marcel + Wylie = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 5,873 Blog Entries: 2	Marcel's nutritionist got back to me, she said: "I am glad to help. Try the Proaller with Notatum drops. Proaller is a great product but alone won’t be enough. The Notatum really makes a great deal of difference as it acts like a natural anti-inflammatory—you know how when your pet is itching—the vet gives you prednisione to quiet the system—same concept. You mix the Proaller with the Notatum together in a syringe and squirt in or mix in a little broth or pumpkin if he will eat it. The Syallgen cream is also helpful too. It is good you are addressing this now as there is a direct link with allergy symptoms and digestive issues----and as mentioned in the newsletter, allergies are cumulative and symptoms get worse with age unfortunately." Awrighty, we have a plan. __________________ ~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~My Food Blog: Velvet Lava~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~ Ann ~Mom to Marcel Verdel Purcell & Wylie "Floop" Fitzsmudge We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals. ~ Immanuel Kant

03-07-2008, 06:21 AM	#5
autumn star Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 6,004	I HATE THE POLLEN!!!!! My poor son is so allergic that I have had three different allergist tell me that they have never seen a child that allergic to it. Poor kid has to get weekly allergy shots just to try and breath!!! I never really though of a dog being allergic to it but then again I had a pug that was allergic to grass! __________________ *PROUD MOM OF (SKIN KIDS) LEXI & HUNTER AND (FUR KIDS) AUTUMN, BLAZE & CHANCE (OUR RESCUE)*

03-07-2008, 06:41 AM	#7
KathyinCali Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,695	I'm looking forward to an update on how well it works. Lucy and I both suffer terribly from allergies __________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy Buster and Jammies Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club

03-07-2008, 09:39 AM	#12
stedmansmommy I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stedman and Tatum's World :) Posts: 13,325 Blog Entries: 4	Oh poor Marcel! I bet the little guy is just miserable! The itchies are NO fun! I will have to watch for this too...I just went to the pollen web site and whataya know, the pollen levels are off the charts here too We're "in the red zone" Go figure!! __________________ BOO!!! Happy Hauntings from Stedman, Tatum and myself!

03-07-2008, 01:55 PM	#13
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: OZ Posts: 16,596	I feel your pain and itchies!!! Cedar is very high here right now and that explains all the dogs w/ their itchy watery eyes!!! Poor babies!!! Great links!!! __________________ JennMom to Katelyn Mojo LilyGrace Sophie LukeRusty Mojo's Pia

04-16-2008, 05:14 AM	#14
sexiixtc Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,071	Question I've been having this same problem with Kayah for the past week (about 5 days or so).. Now the day before yesterday I've noticed Evie start scratching... My question is: HOW MUCH BENADRYL should I give them?? Evie isn't as bad as Kayah... she'll just pause for a second and go back about her buisness.. It's Kayah that's gotten me worried __________________ Edith and my two Princesses Kayah and Evie Proud Member of "The Pink Club"