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roseylovestosho · 12-26-2010, 08:01 PM

I tried administering benadryl via one of those medicine syringes orally to Teddy and I think I gave it to him too far back in his throat and now he's breathing funny/wheezing...did I injure him?!?! Did it go down the wrong pipe or something? Please help I'm extremely upset here

teacup0819 · 12-26-2010, 08:11 PM

I don't really have any advice to give you other than if you are worried and he is not breathing properly, I would suggest that you take him to the nearest animal emergency clinic right away. It may be nothing, but if it is something, you will be relieved that you went.

107barney · 12-26-2010, 08:27 PM

How long has it been since you gave him the benadryl? It concerns me that he is wheezing and having trouble breathing. Why is he taking benadryl?

Donnainohio63 · 12-26-2010, 08:28 PM

I did this same thing with Scooter. When I fist got him I took him to the vet the very next day and he had kennel cough. The vet put him on liquid antibiotics and I think it went down the wrong pipe because he did the same thing your baby is doing. I called the vet and she said just to watch him and see how he acted for the next couple of hours. He was fine but it did scare me to death. If your puppy does not stop I would get it to a vet right away.

My babies are spoiled

RIP Sophie Lynn Mommy loves and misses you

roseylovestosho · 12-26-2010, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 107barney

How long has it been since you gave him the benadryl? It concerns me that he is wheezing and having trouble breathing. Why is he taking benadryl?

He was vomitting from the shots he took on the 24th and I was told to give him benadryl to help him...

roseylovestosho · 12-26-2010, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Donnainohio63

I did this same thing with Scooter. When I fist got him I took him to the vet the very next day and he had kennel cough. The vet put him on liquid antibiotics and I think it went down the wrong pipe because he did the same thing your baby is doing. I called the vet and she said just to watch him and see how he acted for the next couple of hours. He was fine but it did scare me to death. If your puppy does not stop I would get it to a vet right away.

My babies are spoiled

RIP Sophie Lynn Mommy loves and misses you

He's doing it a lot less, but it's already been two hours....it kinda sounds like a sniffle...like it went up his nose or something? He's lying down and falling asleep but occasionally I hear the SNIFF

kjc · 12-26-2010, 09:40 PM

Sometimes if one can position the pup so the butt is a bit higher than the shoulders, gravity may help clear any liquid from the lungs, and may help him to cough it up...

megansmomma · 12-26-2010, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by roseylovestosho

He was vomitting from the shots he took on the 24th and I was told to give him benadryl to help him...

Benadryl is an antihistamine and is not used for vomiting. How is he doing now? If he is still not breathing properly I really things he needs to go to the ER vet.

ladyjane · 12-26-2010, 09:46 PM

Next time you give him liquid medicine, I suggest you put it down the side of his mouth. It sounds like he is doing better. If he starts having a problem, call the EC.

Here are some links describing how to do it:

How to Give Liquid Medications to Dogs

YouTube - How to Give Your Dog Liquid Medication

ladyjane · 12-26-2010, 09:49 PM

Well, one link disappeared....here it is:

How to Give Liquid Medications to Dogs

I think it describes it better, but the video shows it well.

ladyjane · 12-26-2010, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by megansmomma

Benadryl is an antihistamine and is not used for vomiting. How is he doing now? If he is still not breathing properly I really things he needs to go to the ER vet.

My guess is the vet said that in case it was a reaction to the shots.

OP: Do you know what shots were given? Usually vets don't give more than one shot at a time with these little guys.

roseylovestosho · 12-27-2010, 02:28 AM

The DDHP (or something like that I forget the abbreviation but its the one in the puppy series) bordatella and lepto. And yes, I did not know that you are only suppose to administer one shot at a time and the vet took advantage of my lack of knowledge and she almost wanted to give him FOUR (the rabies one) but I stopped her because I told her that he wasn't old enough. Apparently, someone wrote his age down wrong in the front staff, if I hadn't stopped her she would have given him rabies as well! He was extremely lethargic for two days and threw up almost two days worth of food the following day and then he seemed better. When I called emergency they had the audacity to tell me that his reaction was due to pain and "discomfort" and nothing to do with the amount of vaccines given to a small dog. The vet also led me to believe that Lepto was extremely common in my area, but as far as I know its probably not even a significant amount and just wanted to get me to buy another shot. Teddy was doing better, and I gave him benadryl the first day (1/2 a teaspoon) because he seemed to be experienced flu like symptoms I guess as a reaction to all the shots, and he did a lot better the next day, but then tonight I made the terrible mistake I made and I have not had much sleep. When he's sleeping he doesn't make any sniffling noises, but when he's awake he does...can it just be that he feels the discomfort when he's awake like maybe his pipes are irritated or something? It sounds more of a nose thing than a lung thing.

ladyjane · 12-27-2010, 05:42 AM

Lepto IS common in some areas. Your vet may be right. If so, then the vaccine should be given. I suggest you ask around and also read about Lepto...you would not want your pup to contract it.

Also, the fact that a dog has some discomfort does not necessarily have to do with the amount of vaccines given. The EC actually was correct imo. The vet was not taking advantage of you....just doing what many vets do.

For many, many years dogs were given these vaccines at the same time. It is only in recent years that they are now splitting them up. Some still do it. Vomiiting and having some discomfort is not all that uncommon and honestly is not a severe "reaction" to the vaccine.

roseylovestosho · 12-27-2010, 05:49 AM

Thank you ladyjane for your response. I guess after the shots I came back and searched info on yorkies and vaccines and found all of this information contrary to what the vet said and I was scared/angry/upset that I may have done the wrong thing...

roseylovestosho · 12-27-2010, 05:51 AM

Also, great video!!!!

PS- Do you know where I can find information about roundworms? That's the primary reason I took Teddy to the vet and she gave me medicine for him and told me that I should start seeing dead roundworms in his stool after the medication, however it's been 3 days and they're still coming out alive...

12-26-2010, 08:01 PM	#1
roseylovestosho Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: #4 PRIVET DRIVE Posts: 1,685	Help please I tried administering benadryl via one of those medicine syringes orally to Teddy and I think I gave it to him too far back in his throat and now he's breathing funny/wheezing...did I injure him?!?! Did it go down the wrong pipe or something? Please help I'm extremely upset here

12-26-2010, 08:11 PM	#2
teacup0819 ♥Luv my Trixie Belle♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,010	I don't really have any advice to give you other than if you are worried and he is not breathing properly, I would suggest that you take him to the nearest animal emergency clinic right away. It may be nothing, but if it is something, you will be relieved that you went. __________________ RIP Biscuit My heart belongs to Trixie

12-26-2010, 08:27 PM	#3
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	How long has it been since you gave him the benadryl? It concerns me that he is wheezing and having trouble breathing. Why is he taking benadryl? __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

12-26-2010, 09:40 PM	#7
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,865	Sometimes if one can position the pup so the butt is a bit higher than the shoulders, gravity may help clear any liquid from the lungs, and may help him to cough it up... __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

12-26-2010, 09:49 PM	#10
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,413	Well, one link disappeared....here it is: How to Give Liquid Medications to Dogs I think it describes it better, but the video shows it well. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

12-26-2010, 08:28 PM	#4
Donnainohio63 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lorain Ohio Posts: 1,882	I did this same thing with Scooter. When I fist got him I took him to the vet the very next day and he had kennel cough. The vet put him on liquid antibiotics and I think it went down the wrong pipe because he did the same thing your baby is doing. I called the vet and she said just to watch him and see how he acted for the next couple of hours. He was fine but it did scare me to death. If your puppy does not stop I would get it to a vet right away. My babies are spoiled RIP Sophie Lynn Mommy loves and misses you

12-27-2010, 02:28 AM	#12
roseylovestosho Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: #4 PRIVET DRIVE Posts: 1,685	The DDHP (or something like that I forget the abbreviation but its the one in the puppy series) bordatella and lepto. And yes, I did not know that you are only suppose to administer one shot at a time and the vet took advantage of my lack of knowledge and she almost wanted to give him FOUR (the rabies one) but I stopped her because I told her that he wasn't old enough. Apparently, someone wrote his age down wrong in the front staff, if I hadn't stopped her she would have given him rabies as well! He was extremely lethargic for two days and threw up almost two days worth of food the following day and then he seemed better. When I called emergency they had the audacity to tell me that his reaction was due to pain and "discomfort" and nothing to do with the amount of vaccines given to a small dog. The vet also led me to believe that Lepto was extremely common in my area, but as far as I know its probably not even a significant amount and just wanted to get me to buy another shot. Teddy was doing better, and I gave him benadryl the first day (1/2 a teaspoon) because he seemed to be experienced flu like symptoms I guess as a reaction to all the shots, and he did a lot better the next day, but then tonight I made the terrible mistake I made and I have not had much sleep. When he's sleeping he doesn't make any sniffling noises, but when he's awake he does...can it just be that he feels the discomfort when he's awake like maybe his pipes are irritated or something? It sounds more of a nose thing than a lung thing.

12-27-2010, 05:42 AM	#13
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,413	Lepto IS common in some areas. Your vet may be right. If so, then the vaccine should be given. I suggest you ask around and also read about Lepto...you would not want your pup to contract it. Also, the fact that a dog has some discomfort does not necessarily have to do with the amount of vaccines given. The EC actually was correct imo. The vet was not taking advantage of you....just doing what many vets do. For many, many years dogs were given these vaccines at the same time. It is only in recent years that they are now splitting them up. Some still do it. Vomiiting and having some discomfort is not all that uncommon and honestly is not a severe "reaction" to the vaccine. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

12-27-2010, 05:49 AM	#14
roseylovestosho Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: #4 PRIVET DRIVE Posts: 1,685	Thank you ladyjane for your response. I guess after the shots I came back and searched info on yorkies and vaccines and found all of this information contrary to what the vet said and I was scared/angry/upset that I may have done the wrong thing...

12-27-2010, 05:51 AM	#15
roseylovestosho Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: #4 PRIVET DRIVE Posts: 1,685	Also, great video!!!! PS- Do you know where I can find information about roundworms? That's the primary reason I took Teddy to the vet and she gave me medicine for him and told me that I should start seeing dead roundworms in his stool after the medication, however it's been 3 days and they're still coming out alive...