Does Benadryl work to treat red, blotchy muzzle

Submitted by kimrisa on July 24, 2010 - 7:56pm

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Or is that primarily just for itchyness? Tuffy's face is all red and blotchy again (although it doesn't seem to be bothering him) so I'm wondering if I should try the Benadryl....

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So sorry Tuffy is having

Submitted by Carol and Griffin on July 24, 2010 - 10:39pm.

this problem. I am so NOT an expert! Still, I don't think I'd give Kofi a benedryl if she's not itching or bothered.

I hope you get input from someone who has some good suggestions. Our little guys make us crazy when they are having problems.

I do love you little guy!

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Kofi and Carol

Thanks, Carol! That Tuffy is giving me gray hairs!!

Submitted by kimrisa on July 25, 2010 - 1:23am.

I swear I can't tell you how much worry that big guy puts me through...

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you and me both!

Submitted by karonelaine on July 25, 2010 - 9:43am.

the grey hair keep comming i keep worring. any way when i have to treat loulou for fleas which is a nightmare. she broke out in haives they were not itching herat least she didn't scratch them but she look like somethime else and yes they broke open . i gave her bentrly and it help take some away . so it's not just for itching.

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Karonelaine

That makes sense

Submitted by Carol and Griffin on July 25, 2010 - 12:23pm.

Thanks for clearing that up :).

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Kofi and Carol

Thanks, Karonelaine

Submitted by kimrisa on July 26, 2010 - 4:54pm.

Good to know! Are you new to the board? Don't think we've officially met!!

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Neither am I an expert, but I

Submitted by DadtoMatilda on July 28, 2010 - 9:26pm.

Neither am I an expert, but I ask lots of questions and apologize in advance for doing do. But I still ask them. :)

I've got a vet appt on Saturday and I'm going to ask about Claritin and Zyrtec. I have heard of others using these but I would like to know how they stack up against the old standby of benadryl.

Now as far as allergic reactions go, I'm wondering if most of what ails Matilda isn't caused by diet and will eliminate the need for a drug at all, but we'll see what they say.