OH NO....Grass allergy - YorkieTalk.com Forums

richards6402 · 03-29-2012, 03:59 PM

Macy is potty pad trained so she doesn't have to go outside to do her business. It has been so nice here we have been going on walks, visiting the dog park and just loving the outdoors. Of course she has to bury her nose in every patch of grass and smell. For the past few days I noticed she has been licking her front paws. I always wipe her feet off when we come in from being outside. Last night I thought someone else was in the room with me because she let out 2 sneezes louder than any human's sneeze I have ever heard and has been sneezing all day. I called the vet and she said to give her 1/2 t. Benadryl twice a day. I had some children's Benadryl that was still good and gave her some.

Now I am wondering.....do you need to get the unflavored kind? The kind I had left over is cherry flavored. Any suggestions? I didn't think about this until the office closed. Macy weighs a little under 6 lbs.

Nancy1999 · 03-29-2012, 04:27 PM

We gave Joey cherry flavored children's Benadryl, the kind we gave had real sugar not fake sugar, you might want to be careful with that, many sugar substitues can be harmful to dogs. Also, do not give the cold and sinus medicine. The dosage you mentioned is the same amount my vet said to give Joey, and he weighs 5 1/2 pounds.

richards6402 · 03-29-2012, 04:36 PM

Thanks for the information. Mine doesn't say sugar free so I am assuming it's real sugar but it does say alcohol free. I wanted to make sure the cherry flavoring was OK. Do you think it helps?

fifeandshaffer · 03-29-2012, 04:39 PM

I had trouble with liquid with one of my dogs so bought the children's tablets that are grape, I called the vet because I was unsure if grape was ok, she said it was fine so was the cherry.

richards6402 · 03-29-2012, 04:48 PM

Thanks. I never knew you could use Benadryl for dogs with allergies. I must be hanging out in a cave somewhere. I was shocked when she told me what to do. Macy hates the liquid, I'll pick up some pills tomorrow and see if she will do better with those.

Nancy1999 · 03-29-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by richards6402

Thanks for the information. Mine doesn't say sugar free so I am assuming it's real sugar but it does say alcohol free. I wanted to make sure the cherry flavoring was OK. Do you think it helps?

Anything that makes it easier for them to take it! Thanks fifeandshaffer, I didn't even know they had grape.

RileyDC · 03-29-2012, 05:21 PM

Riley has environmental allergies and they are starting to flare a little.... I have given him 1/2 a Benadryl for the past 2-days and his tummy already looks better. I found this info. online:

Benadryl for Dogs ? BENADRYL FOR DOGS

It Says:
Children's Benadryl may be alcohol and sugar free; however, it contains sodium, and this could be detrimental to dogs with certain health concerns.

BellarousasMom · 03-29-2012, 06:02 PM

I'm thinking Bella might have a grass allergy also. We mowed Sunday and I had her out in it. Later in the afternoon, I was holding her and heard her wheezing. It stopped after being indoors for a bit. I've to get some benedryl and keep on hand again.

RileyDC · 03-29-2012, 06:27 PM

Riley gets little red splotches on his tummy..... He Looooves walking through Grass and he has to stop and smell every different type of Flower!! It so funny to me how much he Loves Smelling them.
You can tell he is really enjoying it!

03-29-2012, 03:59 PM	#1
richards6402 Love My Girls Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 1,507	OH NO....Grass allergy Macy is potty pad trained so she doesn't have to go outside to do her business. It has been so nice here we have been going on walks, visiting the dog park and just loving the outdoors. Of course she has to bury her nose in every patch of grass and smell. For the past few days I noticed she has been licking her front paws. I always wipe her feet off when we come in from being outside. Last night I thought someone else was in the room with me because she let out 2 sneezes louder than any human's sneeze I have ever heard and has been sneezing all day. I called the vet and she said to give her 1/2 t. Benadryl twice a day. I had some children's Benadryl that was still good and gave her some. Now I am wondering.....do you need to get the unflavored kind? The kind I had left over is cherry flavored. Any suggestions? I didn't think about this until the office closed. Macy weighs a little under 6 lbs. __________________ Karen, mama to Macy and Molly It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. (Mark Twain)

03-29-2012, 04:27 PM	#2
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	We gave Joey cherry flavored children's Benadryl, the kind we gave had real sugar not fake sugar, you might want to be careful with that, many sugar substitues can be harmful to dogs. Also, do not give the cold and sinus medicine. The dosage you mentioned is the same amount my vet said to give Joey, and he weighs 5 1/2 pounds. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

03-29-2012, 04:36 PM	#3
richards6402 Love My Girls Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 1,507	Thanks for the information. Mine doesn't say sugar free so I am assuming it's real sugar but it does say alcohol free. I wanted to make sure the cherry flavoring was OK. Do you think it helps? __________________ Karen, mama to Macy and Molly It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. (Mark Twain)

03-29-2012, 04:48 PM	#5
richards6402 Love My Girls Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 1,507	Thanks. I never knew you could use Benadryl for dogs with allergies. I must be hanging out in a cave somewhere. I was shocked when she told me what to do. Macy hates the liquid, I'll pick up some pills tomorrow and see if she will do better with those. __________________ Karen, mama to Macy and Molly It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. (Mark Twain)

03-29-2012, 04:39 PM	#4
fifeandshaffer YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: cherry hill, nj usa Posts: 306	I had trouble with liquid with one of my dogs so bought the children's tablets that are grape, I called the vet because I was unsure if grape was ok, she said it was fine so was the cherry.

03-29-2012, 05:21 PM	#7
RileyDC BANNED! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Washington DC Posts: 4,183	Riley has environmental allergies and they are starting to flare a little.... I have given him 1/2 a Benadryl for the past 2-days and his tummy already looks better. I found this info. online: Benadryl for Dogs ? BENADRYL FOR DOGS It Says: Children's Benadryl may be alcohol and sugar free; however, it contains sodium, and this could be detrimental to dogs with certain health concerns.

03-29-2012, 06:02 PM	#8
BellarousasMom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 793	I'm thinking Bella might have a grass allergy also. We mowed Sunday and I had her out in it. Later in the afternoon, I was holding her and heard her wheezing. It stopped after being indoors for a bit. I've to get some benedryl and keep on hand again.

03-29-2012, 06:27 PM	#9
RileyDC BANNED! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Washington DC Posts: 4,183	Riley gets little red splotches on his tummy..... He Looooves walking through Grass and he has to stop and smell every different type of Flower!! It so funny to me how much he Loves Smelling them. You can tell he is really enjoying it!