Guest FrostyBottoms Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 It seems to be too early for fall allergies, but gosh is he miserable! Big Vinny's feet are so red from him licking and licking them. I have him on Benadryl, it doesn't seem to be helping much, It just turns him into a zombie. Big V has a Dr.'s appointment at 8:45am tomorrow. Please send good thoughts his way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Oh Jeannie, I'll have your sweet Vinny in my thoughts & prayers. Give him a kiss for me. Please let us know how he makes out tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Poor Big Vinnie! There ARE other antihistamines the vet can give, that might help more than the Benedryl, without making him a zombie. Two of mine have chewed a littl hair off their tails, which, because I give many skin supplements, are allergies, too. NEVER too "early" for allergies, to those prone to them :-( Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Lots of good thoughts for the Big V. Wayne's allergies are really bad this year too but finally got them under control, hope the vet helps Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Oh Big V, I hope the vet can get you some relief quickly! I think food allergies can make their paws itchy too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Poor boy... Hang in there Big V! Sending lots of good thoughts your way! :goodluck Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FrostyBottoms Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Hope, I have heard that too...but Vinny has been eating Evanger's for months now with no problem and finally nice solid poop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 My friend had to change his GH to Whitefish and Sweet Potato, because she has a red rash all over her body. Vet originally thought it was a flea allergy ... turned out to be a food allergy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyt_dog_lover Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Jeannie, I am sure everything will be fine. He has made it through his leg operation, he will get through this just fine also. Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FrostyBottoms Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Chad...he is a different dog since we took that plate out! He is so happy and even more playful. Except when he is hopped up on Benedryl! I hope I don't have to change his food just when his poop has become so perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest ss556 Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Hope Vinny feels better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Allergies tend to get worse and worse as time goes by. My mixed breed dog Kramer started off having a problem from about June to Sept., but eventually it was almost all year. The only relief he got during the difficult stages was from Prednisone. He was totally miserable otherwise, so we did short cycles on, followed by time off. It was awful for the poor dog. Then I got George, and within six months he started to have similar symptoms. I couldn't believe it. When I moved from my old condo to here, the symptoms completely stopped--so it turns out perhaps part of Kramer's problem was something IN my old condo, and not pollens, as I had thought. I have no idea what--the carpet? Who knows. Something in the HVAC system? Don't know. I also had a cat who licked all the fur off her stomach in that apartment--and in this one? She's back to her furry self. My point? It could be something other than pollens--some detergent or chemical in your home. These things are really hard to nail down. George sends his love to his brudder from another mudder! Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FrostyBottoms Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Well, I hope that's not the case for Vinny. I guess it could be anything. The Dr. said there are options before we try steroids. I should post a picture. It's pretty bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyt2love Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Here's hoping the vet finds something to help Vinnie feel better !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FrostyBottoms Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 This one isn't so bad.. This is the worst one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Poor pumpkin. Sending lots of good vibes and a kiss Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytexplorer Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Holy Cow Vinny, that looks owwie!!! Hope your vet can fix you up riteawayqwik!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Checking in this am Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Thinking of Big Vinnie this morning - hope his visit goes well and he gets some relief! Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Oh my word. Sending gentle hugs to Big V and his momma. Batman's only symptom of food allergy was a red itchy foot (yes, mostly one foot, altho there were some small signs on the others) but it appeared quite quickly after he started on the offending food. I know it can happen more slowly tho. If contact allergy is a suspect, wonder if it would be worth the pain of putting Paws (little rubber booties) on when he goes outside for a week, to see if that helps anything?? Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FrostyBottoms Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Just got back from the vet. Ragweed is suspected. He tested to see if it was yeast or bacterial infection on the feet...it is bacterial. He gave Vinny cephalexin for the infection and Temaril-P for the allergies. Starting with 3 pills twice a day for 4 days, then backing it down to get to a good dose where he isn't itching. He wants me to call Monday to let them know how it's going. He also gave me some Gentamicn topical spray for his feet. Poor Vinny is tired of me telling him to stop licking his feet. Jey...I do have those rubber booties....maybe I will try them too while he is outside. Dr. didn't want me to keep them wrapped. I think Big V is on his way to white fuzzy non-itchy feet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Poor Vinny! I like the booties sold by The Voyagers. They are easier than the Therapaws. : http://www.k9apparel.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=5. The meds he was given SHOULD help! Darned allergies! Just like we humans, puppers are very prone to various allergies, as well. Both Goldie and Oakly has hair missing from their mid-tails ... from chewing. No doubt, allergies as well. Hug the Big Vinny for us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FrostyBottoms Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Poor Vinny! I like the booties sold by The Voyagers. They are easier than the Therapaws. : http://www.k9apparel.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=5. I have these too. I will try them both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Poor Vinny! I like the booties sold by The Voyagers. They are easier than the Therapaws. : http://www.k9apparel.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=5. I have these too. I will try them both. Staggerlee WILL NOT keep anything on BUT the ones from The Voyagers. Allergies stink! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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