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JPop's Mom · 01-23-2006, 10:11 AM

My little man just isn't feeling very good.

He had a tick under his neck (throat area) Sat. morning. We tried to remove it, but didn't get it all. I had to take him to the vet to have the rest removed. He gave him a shot that was an anti-inflamatory/penicillin and doxcycline (50 mg) for once a day. This was all about 9:30 AM. Well, late that evening (6PM) we notice his skin inside his back legs were red and blotchy. Called the vet back and said to give him benadryl and call him back at 8:30. The benadryl didn't seem to help, so at 8:30 we go back to his office for another shot. I'm not sure what this one was, but he said he either had a reaction to the penicillin or the tick. This morning the redness seems to be fading, but he's just not spunky like normal. Do you think it could be the benadryl (he had 1/2 teaspoon at 9 last night)? I gave him more this morning and hope to be able to run home to check on him about 2 this afternoon. I'm so sad to see him no feeling well. Any comments or advise?? How about the doxycycline, does 50mg sound right?

chachi · 01-23-2006, 11:06 AM

Its hard to say if it is a reaction to the tick or the Penicillin. My quess it is the penicillin and he will just need some time.

FirstYorkie · 01-23-2006, 12:23 PM

Yes, my guess is the red/blotchiness came from the antibiotics (probably penicillin). Be sure to mention it next time your dog might need an antibiotic.

I bet the lethargy this morning is from the benadryl. See how he does as the day wears on. If he doesn't perk up, check with the vet but otherwise, try not to worry.

01-23-2006, 10:11 AM	#1
JPop's Mom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 139	Reaction from tick? My little man just isn't feeling very good. He had a tick under his neck (throat area) Sat. morning. We tried to remove it, but didn't get it all. I had to take him to the vet to have the rest removed. He gave him a shot that was an anti-inflamatory/penicillin and doxcycline (50 mg) for once a day. This was all about 9:30 AM. Well, late that evening (6PM) we notice his skin inside his back legs were red and blotchy. Called the vet back and said to give him benadryl and call him back at 8:30. The benadryl didn't seem to help, so at 8:30 we go back to his office for another shot. I'm not sure what this one was, but he said he either had a reaction to the penicillin or the tick. This morning the redness seems to be fading, but he's just not spunky like normal. Do you think it could be the benadryl (he had 1/2 teaspoon at 9 last night)? I gave him more this morning and hope to be able to run home to check on him about 2 this afternoon. I'm so sad to see him no feeling well. Any comments or advise?? How about the doxycycline, does 50mg sound right?

01-23-2006, 11:06 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Its hard to say if it is a reaction to the tick or the Penicillin. My quess it is the penicillin and he will just need some time. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-23-2006, 12:23 PM	#3
FirstYorkie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: American in London Posts: 1,739	Yes, my guess is the red/blotchiness came from the antibiotics (probably penicillin). Be sure to mention it next time your dog might need an antibiotic. I bet the lethargy this morning is from the benadryl. See how he does as the day wears on. If he doesn't perk up, check with the vet but otherwise, try not to worry. __________________ FirstYorkie We Love Clicker-Training!