[nagdu] Allergies

[S L Johnson]

Tracy:

That is similar to Eva's results.  I also use the Benadryl with her.  It 
does not seem to make her drowsy like it does for some humans.  Eva can take 
two of the 25 mg twice a day.  I check out the sale ads and use the generic 
brands.  It works the same and keeps the cost down.  The last time I got it 
Target had buy one, get one free of the bottle of 100 pills.  I don't like 
cold weather but, with an allergic dog as well as my own allergies, I look 
forward to the first deep frost.

Sandra

-----Original Message----- 
From: Tracy Carcione via nagdu
Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2015 8:01 AM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Cc: Tracy Carcione
Subject: [nagdu] Allergies

Krokus's basic allergy test results are in.  The vet says it only shows
general categories, and there's a more specific test that could be done.
Anyway, the test showed a reaction to mites, mold, and grasses.  The vet
says I could do the more specific test, and then she could make up a serum
to desensitize him to whatever, which could be given orally every day, or as
an injection, if I want to go that route.

I'm not sure what to do next.  I've never had a dog with allergies.  I'm not
sure if this is a seasonal thing that will pass, with ongoing monitoring for
problems, or something that requires a big effort. Right now, I'm leaning
toward watch and wait.

I can vacuum a bit more, and wash his bedcover more, but I'm not tearing out
my carpets.  I already don't use chemical cleansers.  I'm willing to make
some small housekeeping changes, but not to re-work my whole lifestyle.

Right now, his ear infection seems to be clearing up nicely, so far as I can
tell.  He's a bit itchy, but not to the degree where it's causing hot spots.
The vet says I can give him a couple Benedril up to twice a day, so I give
him a bit when he's scratching more.  But it's not crazy scratching.
Basically, he seems fine.

I'd be interested to hear what others have done about allergic dogs.

Tracy



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