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01-16-2009, 08:27 PM | #1 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Alabama
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| Allergy Test Results Are In : Need Advice So after Lexi's long months of suffering the allergy test is in. The results are that she is allergic to Dust Mites. The doctor said it is virtually impossible to create a dust free environment, and our only option is some sort of allergy shot. He said it costs $250 for 4-6months. We would give it every 4 days initially then either once a week or once a month, he said he will have to evaluate her. Has anyone else had experience with these shots? Are there any other options. The doctor says there is no other option, but maybe someone here knows something. Also he told us about 70% of dogs are successful with this, and it will not have negative effects on her? Do you think this could reduce her life span, or hurt her in other ways? Please offer any and all advice THANKS! |
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01-16-2009, 09:11 PM | #2 |
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| Most medications can have adverse side effects but when it becomes a quality of life issue, it is probably best to medicate in most cases. What drug is it?
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01-17-2009, 12:23 AM | #3 |
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| I'm not sure what its called i haven't had any experience with any allergy medicine. |
01-17-2009, 09:27 AM | #4 |
And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI
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| If you can find out the name from the vet, I can help you Google to look for safety and side effects.
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01-17-2009, 10:20 AM | #5 |
Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida
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| I agree google it, and you'll get all the info. you need.
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01-17-2009, 10:23 AM | #6 |
Lovin' my R & R Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Middleton, Idaho
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| Make sure whatever they are talking about is not a steroid. That should be saved when there are no options left. The medication that your vet is most likely talking about is Atopica, which is a cyclosporine. It is a systemic immunosuppresant (sp?). I know the main side effects are GI problems. There are not supposed to be any long-term effects that steroids would cause. If you wanted to go a more natural route at this time (depending on how severe the symptoms are), I would add omega 3 and 6 fatty acids immediately to her diet. These are natural anti-inflammitories and calms the immune response in the dog. I would be really leary of the shots. Do a lot of research on that because I have heard from several vets that they aren't very reliable. Not to mention they are spendy and fairly invasive. I totally misread your post. I thought your vet had recommended the shots or an alternative treatment. Shots are not the only thing they can do. You might want to consider seeing another vet.
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03-04-2009, 04:57 AM | #7 |
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| Same Situation Allergy testing results came in yesterday with list of allergies: grasses, trees, dust mites, molds, insects, and even human dander. After trying other remedies-over a year of trying to find a solution- immunotherapy is next. I've read quite a bit and heard about 25% of the dogs do not respond well and that the vet will often teach the owner how to give injections to save trips to the office as they are done so often. I'd like input from others who have gone through immunotherapy.
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03-04-2009, 01:36 PM | #8 | |
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03-04-2009, 02:51 PM | #9 |
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| I don't know about the med side, but what I do know is that I have Holmes air purifiers in my house and they seriously cut down on the dust and pollen in the air. If you used those they would help her breath better and maybe cut down on the meds that you would have to use. Buy the ones that have the paper filters, not the magnetic cling thing, it just does no work as well. The difference is pretty amazing in the house once you start using them. Also try the filcrete air filters for your air conditioner or heating system. You would be surprised at how much they take out. Good luck with your baby! |
03-04-2009, 03:36 PM | #10 | |
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I wish it would have worked as it's an easier solution. Thank you for your input.
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03-04-2009, 03:48 PM | #11 |
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| I thought about air filters/cleaners, lil fu fu girl. They might give a little extra help. My son could benefit too as he's got spring-time allergies. Thank you for your suggestion.
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03-04-2009, 07:07 PM | #12 | |
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Make sure you speak extensively with your vet about the immunotherapy. I actually think the most recent studies indicated the success rate is more of 50% which of course makes the failure rate 50%. I'll try to find that research. I can completely relate to the allergy frustrations. I hope you can get something that works for him!
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03-05-2009, 04:06 AM | #13 |
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| Robertn, I'm sorry to have put so much of my problem into your post. I hope it can help you in some way. I spoke with the vet again last night and found out more information about the course of treatment-similar to your plan-and more things that were high on the sensitivity list including some foods. He's been on grain free, duck, fish or venison, and potato for more than a year now. I still can't seem to get over human dander. The serum must be individually prepared to include the what's causing the problem. I'm not sure if that would be called the "allergen." Please keep me in mind whenever you find out more. Thank you.
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