[Carmeow]

Omg I got so sick reading this post before seeing the date. Phew. I am so glad crisis was averted. In Jeanie and Shinjas cases, too lol. All I could add to this is....yet another chance to advocate having an epipen for emergency use. Now, epipens could be really dangerous if used improperly, but in these situations of the passageway being constricted, the epipen would help in several ways. It is a single-use, pre-measured amount of the drug Epinephrine.which is used in the treatment for anaphylactic shock. It's a bronchodilator (opens up the bronchi in the lungs- helps you breath easier) and it is a vasoconstrictor (narrows/constricts/shrinks the blood vessels and arteries). These help to lessen or eliminate the swelling in the throat that can cause airway blockage and lead to death.

Luma, my little allergy baby (she is doing very well lately) was stung about 2 years ago, on her tongue, by a wasp and nearly died in my arms as we sped and cut through terrible traffic. I ordered an epipen from my vet before we left the office that day. I will never leave it to.chance again. That pen stays in its designated spot in the house and I never leave the house with Luma without the pen. They are kinda expensive and they expire, but its so worth it! If your dog has severe allergic reactions please asl your vet about an epipen!!

Infomercial over, lol. But seriously, its a life saver.

P.s. Idk if Marcel's situation was an allergic reaction or mot though, so do be careful. It is intended only to delay the symptoms of a severe allergic reaction.