Marcel Pawing/Itching Eyes/Sides of Face...Benadryl? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Wylie's Mom · 06-10-2007, 05:15 AM

I feel so bad for Marcel. He is so often pawing the sides of his face, or itching the sides - I do think it's allergies (his sneezing and reverse sneezing it more active too). His eyes aren't really watering terribly but the eye/face itching seems to be so irritating to him.

Do you think I should try Benadry? Has anyone else had results w/ this same symptom?

I bought some children's liquid (syrup) Benadryl - how much would I give him if he weighs 2 pounds?

Many thanks!

diggy4 · 06-10-2007, 05:33 AM

When diggy was pawing the sides of his face I had a lot of people telling me it was a sign of Liver Shunt of Liver Issue. I have no idea if its true or a thing about allergies. As for Benydryl, I know there was a post about how much to give a baby...Im going to go search for it for you....they had posted dosage by weight. Good luck and Ill post link if I find it.

diggy4 · 06-10-2007, 05:36 AM

Benadryl Dosage

Wylie's Mom · 06-10-2007, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by diggy4

When diggy was pawing the sides of his face I had a lot of people telling me it was a sign of Liver Shunt of Liver Issue.

I thought of this too - he's not head pressing or anything, it truly seems like an itch or irritation. I am having a bunch of blood work done, just to rule it out - but I don't think it's Liver Shunt, knock on wood!

Wylie's Mom · 06-10-2007, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by diggy4

Benadryl Dosage

Thank you! I even replied on this linked thread! LOL.

RLC12345678 · 06-11-2007, 08:08 AM

I am willing to bet it is allergies. Try giving him Benedryl and see if it helps. Give 1tsp of the liquid. It will make him sleepy but will hopefully help the itching. My male itches alot, too, but the fleas are horrible here and I think he's allergic to the fleas. Are you sure he doesn't have fleas? It could be just seasonal allergies. All three of my dogs have had bad allergies this spring. They sneeze, watery eyes, reverse sneezing like crazy. My vet said just give Benedryl. It has really helped all three of them.

Yorkieluv · 06-11-2007, 10:19 AM

Awww...Poor Marcel!! I hope those allergies go away! How's he doing?

Tatiana11 · 06-11-2007, 10:30 AM

I think almost every puppy itches.. new things they come in contact with everyday. Armani does it too.. its not head pressing.. just after running around outside he will itch..
SOmetimes randomly

I doubt its Liver Shunt disease

Im sure he just has allergies.

Thea · 06-11-2007, 10:36 AM

I agree, I think that it is allergies. My Roxee jsut had some blood work done to check for liver or kidney problems and there were none. She has been sneezing more often and scratching at the side of her face. Her eyes were a little watery, but not too bad. There has been no head pressing. I hope that Marcel gets better. Please keep us posted.

Thea and Roxee

Wylie's Mom · 06-12-2007, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by RLC12345678

IAre you sure he doesn't have fleas?

You are all so sweet and caring. How would I know if he had fleas? Do you know what I'd look for? I hate seeing this little guys be distracted w/ itching...how miserable!

Tatiana11 · 06-12-2007, 06:15 AM

I have no idea but I wanted to add that I hope he stops soon must be very uncomfortable and he is way way way too cute

good luck.. let us know what happens

diggy4 · 06-12-2007, 06:28 AM

How is the itching going?

LuvMyPrinceKobi · 06-12-2007, 09:38 AM

Kobi has been doing this lately too...licking his paws, scratching his head with his paws or rubbing it on the floor, etc, etc, etc, and I really think it's allergies, but I guess I should have him tested for liver shunt, but I'd be too scared to hear the results........ Good luck with yours and post here and let us know how it's goin

Wylie's Mom · 06-12-2007, 11:38 AM

Marcel is still having the issue. I bought some Benadryl but I'm so afraid to use it bc he is only 2 pounds! I wonder why these allergies seem so very rampant in dogs nowadays...

RLC12345678 · 06-12-2007, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Marcel is still having the issue. I bought some Benadryl but I'm so afraid to use it bc he is only 2 pounds! I wonder why these allergies seem so very rampant in dogs nowadays...

Don't be afraid to use it. You will make him feel so much better! Is it tablet Benedryl or liquid????? If it's liquid, give him a little less than 1tsp. If it's a pill, give him a little less than half a pill.

06-10-2007, 05:15 AM	#1
Wylie's Mom Marcel + Wylie = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 5,399 Blog Entries: 2	Marcel Pawing/Itching Eyes/Sides of Face...Benadryl? I feel so bad for Marcel. He is so often pawing the sides of his face, or itching the sides - I do think it's allergies (his sneezing and reverse sneezing it more active too). His eyes aren't really watering terribly but the eye/face itching seems to be so irritating to him. Do you think I should try Benadry? Has anyone else had results w/ this same symptom? I bought some children's liquid (syrup) Benadryl - how much would I give him if he weighs 2 pounds? Many thanks! __________________ ~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

06-10-2007, 05:33 AM	#2
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 5,708 Blog Entries: 5	Itchy scratchy When diggy was pawing the sides of his face I had a lot of people telling me it was a sign of Liver Shunt of Liver Issue. I have no idea if its true or a thing about allergies. As for Benydryl, I know there was a post about how much to give a baby...Im going to go search for it for you....they had posted dosage by weight. Good luck and Ill post link if I find it. __________________ www.DiggySnacks.com Bella 's Sam ~ Diggy 's Sukoshi

06-10-2007, 05:36 AM	#3
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 5,708 Blog Entries: 5	Link Benadryl Dosage __________________ www.DiggySnacks.com Bella 's Sam ~ Diggy 's Sukoshi

06-11-2007, 08:08 AM	#6
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 7,023	I am willing to bet it is allergies. Try giving him Benedryl and see if it helps. Give 1tsp of the liquid. It will make him sleepy but will hopefully help the itching. My male itches alot, too, but the fleas are horrible here and I think he's allergic to the fleas. Are you sure he doesn't have fleas? It could be just seasonal allergies. All three of my dogs have had bad allergies this spring. They sneeze, watery eyes, reverse sneezing like crazy. My vet said just give Benedryl. It has really helped all three of them. __________________ Hobbs on Dogster Lamar on Dogster Belle on Dogster Hootie on Dogster

06-11-2007, 10:19 AM	#7
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,742	Awww...Poor Marcel!! I hope those allergies go away! How's he doing? __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

06-11-2007, 10:30 AM	#8
Tatiana11 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Aurora Posts: 560 Blog Entries: 1	I think almost every puppy itches.. new things they come in contact with everyday. Armani does it too.. its not head pressing.. just after running around outside he will itch.. SOmetimes randomly I doubt its Liver Shunt disease Im sure he just has allergies. __________________ Armani, the little devil Mommy loves you

06-11-2007, 10:36 AM	#9
Thea Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 134	Poor Baby!!! I agree, I think that it is allergies. My Roxee jsut had some blood work done to check for liver or kidney problems and there were none. She has been sneezing more often and scratching at the side of her face. Her eyes were a little watery, but not too bad. There has been no head pressing. I hope that Marcel gets better. Please keep us posted. Thea and Roxee __________________ Thea and Roxee Visit us: http://www.dogster.com/dogs/566325

06-12-2007, 06:15 AM	#11
Tatiana11 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Aurora Posts: 560 Blog Entries: 1	I have no idea but I wanted to add that I hope he stops soon must be very uncomfortable and he is way way way too cute good luck.. let us know what happens __________________ Armani, the little devil Mommy loves you

06-12-2007, 06:28 AM	#12
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 5,708 Blog Entries: 5	How is the itching going? __________________ www.DiggySnacks.com Bella 's Sam ~ Diggy 's Sukoshi

06-12-2007, 09:38 AM	#13
LuvMyPrinceKobi LOVIN' MY KOBI N KIWI Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,454	Kobi has been doing this lately too...licking his paws, scratching his head with his paws or rubbing it on the floor, etc, etc, etc, and I really think it's allergies, but I guess I should have him tested for liver shunt, but I'd be too scared to hear the results........ Good luck with yours and post here and let us know how it's goin __________________ *OBAMA '08 - CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN*

06-12-2007, 11:38 AM	#14
Wylie's Mom Marcel + Wylie = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 5,399 Blog Entries: 2	Marcel is still having the issue. I bought some Benadryl but I'm so afraid to use it bc he is only 2 pounds! I wonder why these allergies seem so very rampant in dogs nowadays... __________________ ~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