[NAGDU] NAGDU Digest, Vol 134, Issue 20
Mardi Hadfield
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Fri May 20 05:34:37 UTC 2016
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> 1. Re: Questions About Getting My First Guide Dog (Daryl Marie)
> 2. Re: Allergies (Daryl Marie)
> 3. Re: What's in the trunk? (Julie A McGinnity)
> 4. Re: What's in the trunk? (Dan Weiner)
> 5. Re: Questions about getting my first guide dog (Mardi Hadfield)
> 6. Re: Allergies (Lisie Foster)
> 7. Re: Allergies (Mardi Hadfield)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 18 May 2016 21:19:09 -0600 (MDT)
> From: Daryl Marie <crazymusician at shaw.ca>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog
> Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Questions About Getting My First Guide Dog
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> Hi, Rachel!
> I am late to the party, but congratulations!
> The only thing I will add is about people with allergies, at least those
> you know well have allergies and will be interacting with you on a regular
> basis. I have a very close friend who has mild to moderate allergies, and
> whose daughter has moderate to severe allergies. It's taken a while for us
> to come to an agreement: if I'm going to their house to socialize there,
> it's a chance to leave Jenny (my guide) at home. Because of where they
> live, I will be getting a ride there with my husband so we can socialize as
> couples, or my friend will pick me up, so my dog wouldn't be working much
> anyway. If we are going out somewhere, my friend will let me know if her
> other allergies are acting up; out of respect I will leave my guide at home
> in that case as well. But that's a matter of mutual respect between me and
> her. You know your friends/family best, and I am sure Seeing Eye will have
> some advice on this as well.\Best of luck!
>
> Daryl
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tara Wiseman via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users <
> nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Tara Wiseman <thflute at gmail.com>
> Sent: Wed, 18 May 2016 19:39:46 -0600 (MDT)
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Questions About Getting My First Guide Dog
>
> Hi, first of all I want to say congratulations! I have loved having a dog
> from the Seeing Eye! My brother has allergies to dogs and is also not a dog
> fan. Here is the compromise that we have come up with. If he is hosting a
> family dinner, and I have family taking me to and from, I leave any at
> home. If we were meeting at his house to then go somewhere where I would
> need to use Emmy, or if I were coming to his house on my own, I would be OK
> to bring Amy. I didn't make it totally clear at the beginning, but Amy is
> the name of my dog. Congratulations to you and keep us posted!
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On May 17, 2016, at 4:01 PM, Rachel Grider via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hello, Friends!
> >
> > I don't usually post to this list because, having never used a guide
> dog, I have nothing productive to contribute. This is shortly going to
> change, though, as I will be going to the Seeing Eye to train with a new
> guide dog in two weeks! I am very excited, though this decision has been a
> very long time coming. I am still unsure about some things, but I know that
> I will need to try it out in order to know for sure if a guide dog will be
> the best mobility aid for me.
> >
> > I have a few questions for y'all about adjusting to a new guide dog. I
> will probably think of many more as I proceed, but here are a few with
> which to start:
> >
> > 1. I teach private voice lessons. I have already notified my students
> that I will be away for most of June, but I have not yet told them why. I
> know that it would probably be common courtesy to let them know that I am
> getting a guide dog before they show up to my studio and see my dog there.
> I am nervout about telling them because I don't know what kind of reaction
> I will get. What have some of you done in similar situations, and how have
> your students/clients/associates reacted?
> >
> > 2. I happen to own a cat who is not only quite territorial but also
> extremely emotionally attached to me; I mean, when I am home, this cat
> literally follows me around and is always trying to get me to either play
> or cuddle with her. The man who did my home interview didn't seem too
> concerned about her adjusting to a dog, but because the emotional
> well-being of my cat is extremely important to me, I cannot help being
> worried. I know this sounds really stupid, but I am afraid that because my
> dog will go with me whenever I leave my house, and then return home with
> me, my cat will begin to associate me with the dog and instead of growing
> used to my dog over time, she will resent me and not want to be around me
> as much. Am I reading too much into this? Regardless, what are some ways in
> which you have made the transition easier for your pets?
> >
> > 3. I have two good friends who are allergic to dog hair. Both of them
> are not worried about being around me with the dog, as long as I keep it
> brushed, but I am concerned that despite their reassurances, my
> relationships with them will suffer. One of these friends told me that
> service dogs have been brought to her house before, and as long as the dog
> stayed in the back yard, everything was fine. Is that appropriate to do
> with a guide dog? How have some of you dealt with this?
> >
> > That will be it for now. Any advice would be appreciated. I am counting
> down the days until I will get to meet my new guide, but I still want to
> make sure that all proactical considerations are made.
> >
> > Cheers!
> >
> > Rachel
> >
> > http//www.rachelgrider.com
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> ------------------------------
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> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 18 May 2016 21:28:36 -0600 (MDT)
> From: Daryl Marie <crazymusician at shaw.ca>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog
> Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Allergies
> Message-ID: <956084834.5180147.1463628516953.JavaMail.root at shaw.ca>
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> I'm with Rox. I could give Jenny Benadryl that was effective in stopping
> the itch, but it made her sluggish; I could give her a lower dose which
> wasn't sleepy-making, but it did nothing for the itch.
> Adding coconut oil to her food seems to cut down on the itching, but it
> takes a while to do what it does, and sometimes... you need other things.
> In a pinch, I do have some VanEctyl that is effective in stopping the itch
> (even a small dose did the trick), but it is a steroid and can only be
> prescribed by a veterinarian here. I know there are other drugs on the
> market, but some of them frankly do scare me.
> For routine or situational allergens, I do exactly what Rox does with the
> daily 10mg of store-brand claritin (I actually also use the Kirkland brand,
> I think it's called Allerclear). For any ear things, I've found topical 0.5
> or 1% hydrocordizone (spelling?) works, alternating daily with Epiotic to
> take care of some of the little red bumps she sometimes gets on her ear
> flaps. We're working on the dosage for the topical ear things; we know they
> both work, but how often is the tricky part.
>
> Nature itself is the best cure for my allergic dog, but when nature
> doesn't cooperate, you do what you gotta to make your girl comfortable.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Daryl
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: The Pawpower Pack via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users <
> nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: The Pawpower Pack <pawpower4me at gmail.com>
> Sent: Wed, 18 May 2016 12:17:06 -0600 (MDT)
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Allergies
>
> In my experience, it will make her drowsy. I give my dog 10 mg of
> Loratadine every day, it is sold under the brand name of Clariton.
> You can get store brands which will be cheaper, I buy 350 pills on
> Amazon.com for $15. They are made by Kirkland.
> Rox and the kitchen Bitches:
> Mill'E, Laveau, Soleil
> Pawpower4me at gmail.com
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On May 18, 2016, at 1:03 PM, S L Johnson via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hello:
> >
> > My golden retriever, Eva, has seasonal allergies. My vet has suggested 50
> > milligrams of Benadryl twice a day. She has never treated a guide dog so
> > does not know if the Benadryl will make Eva drowsy or not. I plan to call
> > Pilot and ask their opinion but I thought I would ask all of you if you
> have
> > given your dogs Benadryl and if it made them drowsy and effected their
> work.
> > I know many of you will start talking about lots of natural stuff but
> > everything we have tried has not worked. Changing her food did not help
> > either. So here we are trying to find a medication that will help Eva?s
> > allergies. She has the yeast infections in both ears again and is rubbing
> > her eyes and scratching .
> >
> > Sandra and Eva
> > <S L Johnson.vcf>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 18 May 2016 22:41:54 -0500
> From: Julie A McGinnity <kaybaycar at gmail.com>
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] What's in the trunk?
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> No, seriously, it's a thing. I have had this pushed on me on more than
> one occasion.
>
> One friend even told me that she always puts her dog in the trunk because
> there is hoom for him to lie down.
>
> I have noticed that people with dogs are the ones with whom I must be more
> firm about what I will and will not do with my dog. Guide dogs are not
> pets, but some people just don't motherstand that this means they will not
> be treated exactly as their dog.
>
> Sorry for any typos. I am new to my Braille Sense keyboard.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Cindy Ray via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> CC: cindyray at gmail.com
> Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 22:00
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] What's in the trunk?
>
> >
> >
> > I just cannot imagine someone saying they will put my dog in their trunk.
> > They wouldn't want in there or to put kids in the trunk. That's just
> awful!
> > Cindy
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie
> McGinnity
> > via NAGDU
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 10:47 AM
> > To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> > <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Julie McGinnity <kaybaycar at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Questions About Getting My First Guide Dog
> >
> > Rachel, Emily, and all,
> >
> > Yes, Emily, feel free to email me off list! I appreciated your message
> so
> > much and could echo what you said about making a pressidence with
> people. I
> > often find that people want me to put my dog in the trunk of the car.
> Yeah,
> > seriously... And I have never budged on this one. My dog goes at my
> feet
> > on the floor.
> >
> > Having a dog in my studio is business as usual. I tend not to tell
> students
> > ahead of time except perhaps in passing. If they have questions once
> they
> > see the dog and begin lessons, then I am happy to answer them. After
> all,
> > they are paying for their time with me. :were Dan is right about asking
> for
> > permission. If a student has allergies or is seriously afraid of dogs,
> they
> > will bring it up to you. I worked with one student who was afraid of
> dogs,
> > and she was fine once she realized the dog wouldn't move unless I told
> him
> > to do so.
> >
> > Of course, you should decide what works best for you. You know your
> > students best after all.
> >
> > On 5/18/16, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> > Hi Rachel.
> > You'll have a good time at The Seeing Eye, and it's a great time to
> > come to the Garden State!
> >
> > TSE has 2 cats roaming the halls, so at least your dog will get plenty
> > of cat exposure. Part of the going-home lecture is about introducing
> > your dog to other pets, so maybe they will have advice about how to
> > introduce him or her to your cat. I have dogs myself, but no cats.
> > The dogs haven't been jealous, though.
> >
> > I would never leave my dog alone in a backyard, even my own, and
> > especially when he's new and young. I don't know what trouble he
> > might get into, and young dogs are particularly adept at finding trouble.
> >
> > Good luck with your exciting new adventure!
> > Tracy and Seeing Eye dog Krokus
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rachel
> > Grider via NAGDU
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 6:01 PM
> > To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> > Cc: Rachel Grider
> > Subject: [NAGDU] Questions About Getting My First Guide Dog
> >
> > Hello, Friends!
> >
> > I don't usually post to this list because, having never used a guide
> > dog, I have nothing productive to contribute. This is shortly going to
> > change, though, as I will be going to the Seeing Eye to train with a
> > new guide dog in two weeks! I am very excited, though this decision
> > has been a very long time coming. I am still unsure about some things,
> > but I know that I will need to try it out in order to know for sure if
> > a guide dog will be the best mobility aid for me.
> >
> > I have a few questions for y'all about adjusting to a new guide dog. I
> > will probably think of many more as I proceed, but here are a few with
> > which to
> > start:
> >
> > 1. I teach private voice lessons. I have already notified my students
> > that I will be away for most of June, but I have not yet told them
> > why. I know that it would probably be common courtesy to let them know
> > that I am getting a guide dog before they show up to my studio and see
> > my dog there. I am nervout about telling them because I don't know
> > what kind of reaction I will get. What have some of you done in
> > similar situations, and how have your students/clients/associates
> > reacted?
> >
> > 2. I happen to own a cat who is not only quite territorial but also
> > extremely emotionally attached to me; I mean, when I am home, this cat
> > literally follows me around and is always trying to get me to either
> > play or cuddle with her. The man who did my home interview didn't seem
> > too concerned about her adjusting to a dog, but because the emotional
> > well-being of my cat is extremely important to me, I cannot help being
> > worried. I know this sounds really stupid, but I am afraid that
> > because my dog will go with me whenever I leave my house, and then
> > return home with me, my cat will begin to associate me with the dog
> > and instead of growing used to my dog over time, she will resent me
> > and not want to be around me as much. Am I reading too much into this?
> > Regardless, what are some ways in which you have made the transition
> > easier for your pets?
> >
> > 3. I have two good friends who are allergic to dog hair. Both of them
> > are not worried about being around me with the dog, as long as I keep
> > it brushed, but I am concerned that despite their reassurances, my
> > relationships with them will suffer. One of these friends told me that
> > service dogs have been brought to her house before, and as long as the
> > dog stayed in the back yard, everything was fine. Is that appropriate
> > to do with a guide dog? How have some of you dealt with this?
> >
> > That will be it for now. Any advice would be appreciated. I am
> > counting down the days until I will get to meet my new guide, but I
> > still want to make sure that all proactical considerations are made.
> >
> > Cheers!
> >
> > Rachel
> >
> > http//www.rachelgrider.com
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> >
>
> >
> > -
> > Julie A. McGinnity
> > President, National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division,
> Second
> > Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Missouri "For we
> walk by
> > faith, not by sight"
> > 2 Cor. 7
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Thu, 19 May 2016 00:15:19 -0400
> From: "Dan Weiner" <dcwein at dcwein.cnc.net>
> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog
> Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] What's in the trunk?
> Message-ID: <201605190415.u4J4FUK3030432 at mail41c28.carrierzone.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Could they mean that part in a van behind the seats where there is space,
> still in the van but behind the seats, or is it the actual trunk they're
> talking about?
>
> Dan
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cindy Ray via
> NAGDU
> Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 11:01 PM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Cc: Cindy Ray
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] What's in the trunk?
>
> I just cannot imagine someone saying they will put my dog in their trunk.
> They wouldn't want in there or to put kids in the trunk. That's just awful!
> Cindy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie McGinnity
> via NAGDU
> Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 10:47 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Julie McGinnity <kaybaycar at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Questions About Getting My First Guide Dog
>
> Rachel, Emily, and all,
>
> Yes, Emily, feel free to email me off list! I appreciated your message so
> much and could echo what you said about making a pressidence with people.
> I
> often find that people want me to put my dog in the trunk of the car.
> Yeah,
> seriously... And I have never budged on this one. My dog goes at my feet
> on the floor.
>
> Having a dog in my studio is business as usual. I tend not to tell
> students
> ahead of time except perhaps in passing. If they have questions once they
> see the dog and begin lessons, then I am happy to answer them. After all,
> they are paying for their time with me. :) Dan is right about asking for
> permission. If a student has allergies or is seriously afraid of dogs,
> they
> will bring it up to you. I worked with one student who was afraid of dogs,
> and she was fine once she realized the dog wouldn't move unless I told him
> to do so.
>
> Of course, you should decide what works best for you. You know your
> students best after all.
>
> On 5/18/16, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> > Hi Rachel.
> > You'll have a good time at The Seeing Eye, and it's a great time to
> > come to the Garden State!
> >
> > TSE has 2 cats roaming the halls, so at least your dog will get plenty
> > of cat exposure. Part of the going-home lecture is about introducing
> > your dog to other pets, so maybe they will have advice about how to
> > introduce him or her to your cat. I have dogs myself, but no cats.
> > The dogs haven't been jealous, though.
> >
> > I would never leave my dog alone in a backyard, even my own, and
> > especially when he's new and young. I don't know what trouble he
> > might get into, and young dogs are particularly adept at finding trouble.
> >
> > Good luck with your exciting new adventure!
> > Tracy and Seeing Eye dog Krokus
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rachel
> > Grider via NAGDU
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 6:01 PM
> > To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> > Cc: Rachel Grider
> > Subject: [NAGDU] Questions About Getting My First Guide Dog
> >
> > Hello, Friends!
> >
> > I don't usually post to this list because, having never used a guide
> > dog, I have nothing productive to contribute. This is shortly going to
> > change, though, as I will be going to the Seeing Eye to train with a
> > new guide dog in two weeks! I am very excited, though this decision
> > has been a very long time coming. I am still unsure about some things,
> > but I know that I will need to try it out in order to know for sure if
> > a guide dog will be the best mobility aid for me.
> >
> > I have a few questions for y'all about adjusting to a new guide dog. I
> > will probably think of many more as I proceed, but here are a few with
> > which to
> > start:
> >
> > 1. I teach private voice lessons. I have already notified my students
> > that I will be away for most of June, but I have not yet told them
> > why. I know that it would probably be common courtesy to let them know
> > that I am getting a guide dog before they show up to my studio and see
> > my dog there. I am nervout about telling them because I don't know
> > what kind of reaction I will get. What have some of you done in
> > similar situations, and how have your students/clients/associates
> > reacted?
> >
> > 2. I happen to own a cat who is not only quite territorial but also
> > extremely emotionally attached to me; I mean, when I am home, this cat
> > literally follows me around and is always trying to get me to either
> > play or cuddle with her. The man who did my home interview didn't seem
> > too concerned about her adjusting to a dog, but because the emotional
> > well-being of my cat is extremely important to me, I cannot help being
> > worried. I know this sounds really stupid, but I am afraid that
> > because my dog will go with me whenever I leave my house, and then
> > return home with me, my cat will begin to associate me with the dog
> > and instead of growing used to my dog over time, she will resent me
> > and not want to be around me as much. Am I reading too much into this?
> > Regardless, what are some ways in which you have made the transition
> > easier for your pets?
> >
> > 3. I have two good friends who are allergic to dog hair. Both of them
> > are not worried about being around me with the dog, as long as I keep
> > it brushed, but I am concerned that despite their reassurances, my
> > relationships with them will suffer. One of these friends told me that
> > service dogs have been brought to her house before, and as long as the
> > dog stayed in the back yard, everything was fine. Is that appropriate
> > to do with a guide dog? How have some of you dealt with this?
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> > That will be it for now. Any advice would be appreciated. I am
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> Date: Wed, 18 May 2016 21:28:49 -0700
> From: Mardi Hadfield <wolfsinger.lakota at gmail.com>
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> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Questions about getting my first guide dog
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> Hi Rachel, Mardi here. Make sure that Seeing Eye knows that you need a dog
> that has been around cats before. I had a friend who's guide dog had never
> been around cats and when she brought it to my house, I took it for granted
> that it would be alright with my cats. Every thing was fine until her dog
> saw one of my cats. He lunged and knocked over a fish tank in the process.
> I rescued the one fish that had been in the tank and put in into another
> tank. There was quite a mess to clean up though.From then on I put my cats
> in another room so her dog could not see them. I would not worry about the
> cats emotional attachment to you. The cat will get used to the
> dog,providing that the dog does not go after it.You leave the house now and
> come back so the cat will not think any thing about the dog going with you.
> You will still come back and and spend time with the cat the same as
> always.I would give the cat a little extra time of cuddling and attention,
> when you are home. The dog will get used to you having some time with the
> cat. I put a kitty door on my kitchen door so the dogs could not get to the
> cat food and the litter box. My dogs have always gotten along with my cats
> and I have Shepherds and Siberian Huskies. Huskies are known for trying to
> eat cats, but mine respected me enough that they knew that my cats were off
> limits, so they did not bother them. As for the allergy sufferers, there is
> a wipe that you can buy in pet stores to wipe your dog down with. This does
> help. Hope this has been helpful. If you need any help acclimating your
> new guide to the cat, feel free to contact me any time and I can help with
> that if needed. Mardi and Shaman,semi-retired and Neechee,GD and Sedona,
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> Date: Thu, 19 May 2016 01:55:49 -0400
> From: Lisie Foster <lisiefoster at yahoo.com>
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> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Allergies
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> Hi Sandra,
>
> I've never given Benadryl to any of my working dogs, but have given it to
> pets over the years. In my experience, it seems to vary quite a bit as to
> whether it makes a dog drowsy or not.
>
> My Golden, Chelsea, who I grew up with and who was part of my family until
> we lost her while I was in college, became very sleepy if given any dose of
> Benadryl.
>
> Oh, I take that back about my "working" dogs! My Labbie-girl, Avi (
> pronounced ?-V-?, a nickname for her full name, Aviator ), my second
> hearing dog-daughter, became slightly drowsy when given Benadryl. But, she
> only took it a few times, during the two years she decided that chasing,
> catching, and swallowing bees and Yellowjackets was fun, even if they stung
> her.
>
> Then, there's my family's 15-year-old Miniature Poodle, who takes Benadryl
> fairly regularly for environmental allergies, who has never once become
> drowsy from it at all.
>
> I think maybe it depends on the individual dog? I'm not sure!
>
> Finn, my hearing/guide dog-son, had allergies last year in the fall for a
> few weeks. He was itchy, scratching, and ended up on antibiotics for his
> eyes (both were reddish, but they didn't seem to itch). He was on
> antibiotic ointment for his eyes for two weeks, which took care of those.
> And, it turned out that he was not actually allergic to anything outside,
> but was either allergic or very sensitive to the nylon vest he was wearing!
>
> Avi used to get yeast ear infections occasionally; Chelsea, our Golden,
> got them frequently, as did one of my other childhood dogs. Our vets told
> us to use a half vinegar/half water mixture, shake it, and that actually
> cleared up their ear infections quickly. But, I have no idea if that sort
> of ear infection is allergy-related, so that's probably not much help.
>
> I hope Pilot will have some good info for you. I'm sure they will! Good
> luck and I hope Eva's allergies go away as soon as whatever she's allergic
> to this time of year stops growing or blooming!
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> >> On May 18, 2016, at 2:03 PM, S L Johnson via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hello:
> >>
> >> My golden retriever, Eva, has seasonal allergies. My vet has suggested
> 50
> >> milligrams of Benadryl twice a day. She has never treated a guide dog
> so
> >> does not know if the Benadryl will make Eva drowsy or not. I plan to
> call
> >> Pilot and ask their opinion but I thought I would ask all of you if you
> have
> >> given your dogs Benadryl and if it made them drowsy and effected their
> work.
> >> I know many of you will start talking about lots of natural stuff but
> >> everything we have tried has not worked. Changing her food did not help
> >> either. So here we are trying to find a medication that will help Eva?s
> >> allergies. She has the yeast infections in both ears again and is
> rubbing
> >> her eyes and scratching .
> >>
> >> Sandra and Eva
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> Date: Thu, 19 May 2016 04:07:22 -0700
> From: Mardi Hadfield <wolfsinger.lakota at gmail.com>
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> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Allergies
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> Hi Sandra, Mardi here. My vet recommended Benadryl for my Shaman who has
> severe allergies. He gets 50 mgs twice a day. It has never affected his
> guide work and does help with the itching. I also give him NewVet Plus
> Canine vitamins which has helped him a lot. You can order at
> www.neavet.com
> or call 800-474-7044 . Hope this is helpful. Mardi and
> Shaman,semi-retired
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