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10-03-2007, 10:44 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NY
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| No Benadryl for these little loves It really saddens me to see that so many Yorkie Lovers are still reaching for the Benadryl when it comes to allergies and itching etc. I am speaking from EXPERIENCE WITH TWO YORKIES and after educating myself about using the Medical Model vs the Health Model, I have learned reams. Both of my dogs have been on benadryl and NEVER AGAIN will they get that medication. It is hard on the liver and digestive system and only TREATS SYMPTOMS. It takes a little time (sometimes a week or two to really kick in) to get into their system and when you finally take them off it, all of the problems will return. Allergies and itching mean a weakened immune system and your vet will not usually deal with this--not their fault if they are traditional vets as mine IS. I now deal with an organic nutritionist and a holistic vet UNLESS my dog is in dire need of PHYSICAL HELP in order to live. I have watched both Dixie and Buddy BLOSSOM with the use of Organic supplements and haven't been near benadryl or antibiotics in months...I am stunned at how naive I was about putting my vet on a pedestal and believing every word out her mouth. But she is following a MEDICAL MODEL ONLY and it's MY responsibility from now on to sort out details instead of taking her word as coming from God. I will never leave this vet, do not misunderstand--but now I realize that my little Yorkies ongoing HEALTH NEEDS have to come from natural sources and not pills. Yes, I am adamant about this now that Buddy and Dixie are the pictures of health..in just two months. I would be happy to share with anyone who is interested--I am so into their ongoing health and strengthening their immune systems so that they will always have more GOOD BACTERIA than bad. YorkieSue aka dazzlindaawg@aol.com |
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10-03-2007, 11:41 AM | #2 |
Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida
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10-03-2007, 11:52 AM | #3 |
Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island
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| Can you please give me some info. Roxy was on Benedryl for at least a couple of months. She had liver issues before, I just stopped the Benedryl last week, as in the back of my mind, I just felt this wan't good for her. Please PM with what you do. |
10-03-2007, 12:32 PM | #4 |
Tiny Dog Big Heart Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas
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| I haven't had problems with my dogs and allergies (knock on wood), but I am sure we would all like to hear about what you are using. Please post it here.
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10-03-2007, 12:37 PM | #5 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: LA
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| All 5 of mine are on benadryl now for allergies, per the vet! If there is something better to do, I would much appreciate your sharing the info. My poor little babies sneeze constantly. Thanks in advance!
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10-03-2007, 12:50 PM | #6 |
And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI
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| Could you please give us the link that says benadryl (short-term) causes health problems? Thanks.
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10-03-2007, 01:09 PM | #7 |
Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada
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| Layla too was on Benadryl but i have now found some natural remedies. It is called Natur's Herbs for pets .. they have a website... naturespetherbs.com we haven't used them yet as her allergies have been great *knock on wood* but i'll be sure to let you all know how it goes! |
10-03-2007, 02:51 PM | #8 |
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| Thank you for sharing your experience. I completely agree with you...Benadryl will only treat the symptoms, not the problems.
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10-03-2007, 03:56 PM | #9 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2005
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| I sent you an email.
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10-05-2007, 02:21 PM | #10 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NY
Posts: 96
| Benadryl short term IN an emergency, Benadryl sometimes has to be used --beestings come to mind. Once the animal is stablized then it becomes a matter of strengthening the IMMUNE SYSTEM and not just treating symptoms long term with anti-histamines. I hope this answers the question. |
10-06-2007, 12:57 PM | #11 |
and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania
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| please tell us what you do use...
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