Allergies In Dogs: Over The Counter Medications
When I was growing up dogs didn’t get allergies. Now that I work in the veterinary field it’s like every dog has some degree of allergies. Whether it be seasonal, food allergies, or from fleas there are varying degrees where some can be treated with over-the-counter medicines and others need more attention. Today we’re going to get into Pet Allergies and what you can do at home.
Be sure to grab your FREE print out of the allergy meds for your dog so you can remember what and how much to give.
Symptoms of Pet Allergies
- Itchiness
- Redness
- Constant licking
- Hives
- Swelling
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Itchy ears
Thankfully there are over the counter antihistamines we can try first to relieve some allergy symptoms.
Antihistamines
No Decongestants! TavistD or ClaritinD
Benadryl
*Not very effective with cat allergies.
Chlorpheniramine
Claritin
Tavist (1.34mg)
Zyrtec (10mg)
1 mg/lb twice daily
2-4mg per 10 lbs of body weight twice a day
<15 lbs — 5 mg once daily
15-39 lbs — 5 mg twice daily
>40 lbs — 10 mg twice daily
<20 lbs — 1/2 tablet twice daily
20-60 lbs — 1.5 tablet twice daily
>40 lbs — 2 tablets twice daily
<10 lbs — 1/2 tablet once daily
>10 lbs — 1 tablet once daily
Seeing your local Veterinarian is the best way to get your pet’s allergies under control in severe cases.
Itching and red skin can be very irritating. Benadryl is an antihistamine that helps relieve swelling and itching from allergic reactions and can be used long-term for allergies. There are also non-antihistamines that can help with allergies and your pets skin.
Other Pet Things to Try For Pet Allergies:
Ps For Dogs 100% Hypoallergenic Dog Food – No More Paw Licking & Skin Scratching – Solves Allergies Naturally – No More Harmful Shots, Pills & Expensive Prescription Food
Pure Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil for Dogs & Cats – Supports Joint Function, Immune & Heart Health – Omega 3 Liquid Food Supplement for Pets – Natural EPA + DHA Fatty Acids for Skin & Coat – 32 FL OZ
Salmon Oil for Dogs – Omega 3 Fish Oil For Dogs All-Natural Wild Alaskan Salmon Chews Omega 3 for Dogs for Healthy Skin & Coat, Cure Itchy Skin, Dog Allergies, Reduce Shedding – 90 Ct. Fish Oil
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