Zyrtec - Any Long Term Effects? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

AllDogBoots · 12-30-2010, 08:30 AM

Coop Dog has been taking Children's Zyrtec before bed every night for his allergies, as per my vet. It seems to really be helping his licking/smacking lips problem.

Are there any long term effects or reasons he should not be taking this? I imagine (and believe I have confirmed) that it is as safe for dogs as it is for humans, with no negative long term effects. But I just wanted to throw the question out there.

Ringo1 · 12-30-2010, 08:54 AM

Ringo takes it too ~ with no immediately apparent side effects. But he does not take it every night

I'm curious to see what responses you get.

Maximo · 12-30-2010, 09:38 AM

I don't have any info relative to dogs, but I have researched daily, longterm use by humans of similar medications and didn't find any evidence of side effects. My father takes Drixoral or an allergy med similar to Zyrtec daily. I was concerned at first, but I found tons of anecdotal evidence of allergy sufferers who have done the same for 30 years with no ill effects.

Ladymom · 12-30-2010, 09:58 AM

Lady has been taking Zyrtec per my vet for about eight years now. This was before Zyrtec was mainstream for dogs. My vet called the NC State Vet School for a recommendation for an antihistamine that was not sedating for a dog with a laundry list of health issues (epilepsy, diabetes, etc.). The pharmacist at the vet school recommended Zyrtec and Lady has been taking it ever since with no side effects.

That was before Zyrtec was generic, too. I had to pay close to $90 for a bottle of 30 tablets!

AllDogBoots · 12-30-2010, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Ladymom

Lady has been taking Zyrtec per my vet for about eight years now. This was before Zyrtec was mainstream for dogs. My vet called the NC State Vet School for a recommendation for an antihistamine that was not sedating for a dog with a laundry list of health issues (epilepsy, diabetes, etc.). The pharmacist at the vet school recommended Zyrtec and Lady has been taking it ever since with no side effects.

That was before Zyrtec was generic, too. I had to pay close to $90 for a bottle of 30 tablets!

Thank you. You have always been so helpful to me when I have pharmaceutical questions related to my boys. I really appreciate it.

Gatord · 12-30-2010, 10:37 AM

I take Zyrtec for my allergies and love it, didn't know you could give the child formula to dogs. Interesting, thank you.

AllDogBoots · 12-30-2010, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Gatord

I take Zyrtec for my allergies and love it, didn't know you could give the child formula to dogs. Interesting, thank you.

Please always check with your vet for correct dosage.

Wylie's Mom · 12-30-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladymom

Lady has been taking Zyrtec per my vet for about eight years now. This was before Zyrtec was mainstream for dogs. My vet called the NC State Vet School for a recommendation for an antihistamine that was not sedating for a dog with a laundry list of health issues (epilepsy, diabetes, etc.). The pharmacist at the vet school recommended Zyrtec and Lady has been taking it ever since with no side effects.

That was before Zyrtec was generic, too. I had to pay close to $90 for a bottle of 30 tablets!

Great advice. Good to know this came from a vet school too.

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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

Thank you. You have always been so helpful to me when I have pharmaceutical questions related to my boys. I really appreciate it.

I'll second this notion.

RachelandSadie · 12-30-2010, 05:09 PM

i have never heard of zyrtec for dogs before and i worked for a vet for awhile. wow this would be so much better than benedryl.

cetirazine generic for zyrtec....my vet used hydroxazine.

RachelandSadie · 12-30-2010, 05:11 PM

i need to ask the new vet about this for Sadie since she's always struggling with itching and allergies.

AllDogBoots · 12-30-2010, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RachelandSadie

i need to ask the new vet about this for Sadie since she's always struggling with itching and allergies.

I give 10 pound Cooper 5mg of Zyrtec every night in pill form. It helps tremendously.

12-30-2010, 08:30 AM	#1
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	Zyrtec - Any Long Term Effects? Coop Dog has been taking Children's Zyrtec before bed every night for his allergies, as per my vet. It seems to really be helping his licking/smacking lips problem. Are there any long term effects or reasons he should not be taking this? I imagine (and believe I have confirmed) that it is as safe for dogs as it is for humans, with no negative long term effects. But I just wanted to throw the question out there. __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com

12-30-2010, 08:54 AM	#2
Ringo1 Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory Posts: 3,447	Ringo takes it too ~ with no immediately apparent side effects. But he does not take it every night I'm curious to see what responses you get. __________________ Mommy to Lucy, Ringo, and Matthew

12-30-2010, 09:38 AM	#3
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	I don't have any info relative to dogs, but I have researched daily, longterm use by humans of similar medications and didn't find any evidence of side effects. My father takes Drixoral or an allergy med similar to Zyrtec daily. I was concerned at first, but I found tons of anecdotal evidence of allergy sufferers who have done the same for 30 years with no ill effects. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

12-30-2010, 09:58 AM	#4
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	Lady has been taking Zyrtec per my vet for about eight years now. This was before Zyrtec was mainstream for dogs. My vet called the NC State Vet School for a recommendation for an antihistamine that was not sedating for a dog with a laundry list of health issues (epilepsy, diabetes, etc.). The pharmacist at the vet school recommended Zyrtec and Lady has been taking it ever since with no side effects. That was before Zyrtec was generic, too. I had to pay close to $90 for a bottle of 30 tablets! __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

12-30-2010, 05:09 PM	#9
RachelandSadie No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 5,748	i have never heard of zyrtec for dogs before and i worked for a vet for awhile. wow this would be so much better than benedryl. cetirazine generic for zyrtec....my vet used hydroxazine. Last edited by RachelandSadie; 12-30-2010 at 05:10 PM.

12-30-2010, 10:37 AM	#6
Gatord ♥ Jack & Josie ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: FL Posts: 1,235	I take Zyrtec for my allergies and love it, didn't know you could give the child formula to dogs. Interesting, thank you.

12-30-2010, 05:11 PM	#10
RachelandSadie No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 5,748	i need to ask the new vet about this for Sadie since she's always struggling with itching and allergies.