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107barney · 08-27-2013, 09:49 AM

Barney just started to take Claritin for his allergies. Does anyone else use it? And have you had any noticeable improvement? Poor Barney had been coughing and sneezing, his eyes are runny and he has dermatitis in between his toes. It all came on suddenly and we think as Barney's gotten older he has a harder time handling the allergens. Bet is starting conservatively buy if it doesnt work, we will consider Temeril-P. Any thoughts or experiences about Claritin?

Ellie May · 08-27-2013, 12:41 PM

Tried for Ellie. Total waste but she is mostly food allergic.

Ellie May · 08-27-2013, 01:01 PM

How is his heart?

baileyz · 08-27-2013, 01:05 PM

hope his allergies get better

107barney · 08-27-2013, 01:08 PM

His heart is good. The vet said heart and lungs sounded good. Remember I had it checked before the leg surgery? He has chronic valve insufficiency but otherwise is normal. I was suppose to bring him back after a year but I didn't feel like spending the $

107barney · 08-27-2013, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by baileyz

hope his allergies get better

Thanks me too. He hacks up a lung in his sleep. I have to take him out of the air condition and let him catch his breath outside where the air is more humid. Poor guy

Anny Mendoza · 08-27-2013, 01:15 PM

In the past I used claritin for my allergies and it helped.
Never used it on dogs so I wouldn't know if it helps.

TxVicki · 08-27-2013, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 107barney

Barney just started to take Claritin for his allergies. Does anyone else use it? And have you had any noticeable improvement? Poor Barney had been coughing and sneezing, his eyes are runny and he has dermatitis in between his toes. It all came on suddenly and we think as Barney's gotten older he has a harder time handling the allergens. Bet is starting conservatively buy if it doesnt work, we will consider Temeril-P. Any thoughts or experiences about Claritin?

With my late Lizzie, Claritin didn't work, but I did have success with Zyrtec.

Wylie's Mom · 08-28-2013, 05:31 AM

Tried it, did nothing. Also tried Zyrtec, and I think that worked slightly better....but not that much.

Lisa and Pic · 08-28-2013, 08:52 AM

Not sure if you want to know about people or dogs, Cathy? Lol.

If you want to know about people, I have been on Claritin for years. If I forget to take a pill, I am an allergy mess. It is a miracle drug for me. I do take the generic form.

107barney · 08-29-2013, 07:51 AM

The Claritin is working! His eyes stopped running and he hasn't coughed or sneezed. However his interdigital dermatitis is still itchy so he is keeping the e collar on for now. So far we seem lucky with Claritin.

Wylie's Mom · 08-29-2013, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 107barney

The Claritin is working! His eyes stopped running and he hasn't coughed or sneezed. However his interdigital dermatitis is still itchy so he is keeping the e collar on for now. So far we seem lucky with Claritin.

This is just FANTASTIC, Cathy. I'm so happy for you. Having dealt w/ allergies, I really know how tough they are on dogs....so I'm thrilled you found an easy solution. Yay!

Lisa and Pic · 08-29-2013, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 107barney

The Claritin is working! His eyes stopped running and he hasn't coughed or sneezed. However his interdigital dermatitis is still itchy so he is keeping the e collar on for now. So far we seem lucky with Claritin.

So glad it is working!

Maximo · 08-29-2013, 09:40 AM

Very happy to hear the Claritin is working for Barney.

butterfly · 08-29-2013, 09:55 AM

What kind of dosage are you using?

My Rico has allergies too. He was on shots but not now. When he has an episode, I give him Benadryl. Never thought of anything else.

08-27-2013, 09:49 AM	#1
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	Claritin for Allergies? Barney just started to take Claritin for his allergies. Does anyone else use it? And have you had any noticeable improvement? Poor Barney had been coughing and sneezing, his eyes are runny and he has dermatitis in between his toes. It all came on suddenly and we think as Barney's gotten older he has a harder time handling the allergens. Bet is starting conservatively buy if it doesnt work, we will consider Temeril-P. Any thoughts or experiences about Claritin? __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

08-27-2013, 12:41 PM	#2
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Tried for Ellie. Total waste but she is mostly food allergic. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

08-27-2013, 01:01 PM	#3
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	How is his heart? __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

08-27-2013, 01:08 PM	#5
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	His heart is good. The vet said heart and lungs sounded good. Remember I had it checked before the leg surgery? He has chronic valve insufficiency but otherwise is normal. I was suppose to bring him back after a year but I didn't feel like spending the $ __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

08-27-2013, 01:15 PM	#7
Anny Mendoza YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,072	In the past I used claritin for my allergies and it helped. Never used it on dogs so I wouldn't know if it helps. __________________ Mommy of Nena and Rufus

08-27-2013, 01:05 PM	#4
baileyz YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Omaha, Nebraska, USA Posts: 307 Blog Entries: 3	hope his allergies get better

08-28-2013, 05:31 AM	#9
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	Tried it, did nothing. Also tried Zyrtec, and I think that worked slightly better....but not that much. __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

08-28-2013, 08:52 AM	#10
Lisa and Pic ♥ Piccolo & Vivi ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14,311	Not sure if you want to know about people or dogs, Cathy? Lol. If you want to know about people, I have been on Claritin for years. If I forget to take a pill, I am an allergy mess. It is a miracle drug for me. I do take the generic form. __________________ Lisa, Dixie, and Jazzy (RIP Piccolo and Vivi)

08-29-2013, 07:51 AM	#11
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	The Claritin is working! His eyes stopped running and he hasn't coughed or sneezed. However his interdigital dermatitis is still itchy so he is keeping the e collar on for now. So far we seem lucky with Claritin. __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

08-29-2013, 09:40 AM	#14
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	Very happy to hear the Claritin is working for Barney. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

08-29-2013, 09:55 AM	#15
butterfly YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bella Vista Arkansas Posts: 482	What kind of dosage are you using? My Rico has allergies too. He was on shots but not now. When he has an episode, I give him Benadryl. Never thought of anything else.