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Originally Posted by ab_nut  I have an 8 yr. old yorkie that has allergy problems...like wheezing...took her to vet thinking it was something really bad and he said just give her childrens benedryl med. like twice a day...half dose in morn and half at nite...not sure if this is really working....does anyone have any problems like this and if so what do u use....thanks ab_nut |
When you say you're not sure it's working, are you saying that bc the wheezing is still present, or bc of something else?
Benadryl is usually the 1st line of antihistamines that a vet will suggest to try. The protocol is to try an antihist for at least 10 days before judging its efficacy. If not effective, then you move to either Claritin or Zyrtec (generic is fine) and assess one of those, and so on.
But if these OTC meds don't work, then your vet should offer you prescription level meds. Perhaps Atopica (I like this one), Temaril P, steroids (I like this only if it's seasonal...not year 'round), or allergy testing followed by shots.
What the pollens doing in your area? I get emails every day from pollen.com so that I can see what's in the air and compare that to my dogs' symptoms. That way, I can begin to predict what times of year are worse than others and prepare/treat for it.