Riverhound Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 (edited) I'd really like to stay out of H&M for a week, but here goes: Joe's right eye was a little itchy this morning, and I was running late, so I just checked for obvious damage and put a sock of him to keep him from hurting himself. It's still bugging him tonight, and the area around it is a bit red and wet from weeping. The foot was de-socked when I got home, and he's clearly been scratching at it. He's keeping the eye partially open, but is uncomfortable. I'm out of benedryl. What's the zyrtec dose for a 75 pound dog? He can see fine, reacts normally to light, etc. The offending paw is now vet-wrapped. What else should I be doing? What should I be worrying about? When is a vet trip in order for eye stuff? Thanks. Edited November 10, 2012 by Riverhound Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 I give Beanie (1) 10mg generic Zyrtec at nighttime. Nighttime, by the way, is the best time to take allergy medications. Its worked great to eliminate her itchiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 May I be a real dork & ask why nighttime is the best time for allergy meds? I've been taking mine in the morning, but must admit I'm new to the allergy thing. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverhound Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 May I be a real dork & ask why nighttime is the best time for allergy meds? I've been taking mine in the morning, but must admit I'm new to the allergy thing. I can only take benedryl and chlortrimetan l at night, because they zonk me out. The "new" antihistamines (Zyrtec, Claritin) I like to take in the morning because they also act as very mild antidepressants. Put them all together, throw in a couple beers, and I can manage myself quite nicely! I gave Joe a 10 mg pill, but I know the dosage for benedryl is about twice what I would take, and am wondering if it's the same with this. He groans when the eye is rubbed, like when he gets really good ear rubbies. I don't think it hurts at all. Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Here's an article from Johns Hopkins on chronotherapy that explains the reason for dosing allergy meds at night. http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/alerts/healthy_living/JohnsHopkinsHealthyLivingHealthAlert_3246-1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverhound Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 Here's an article from Johns Hopkins on chronotherapy that explains the reason for dosing allergy meds at night. http://www.johnshopk...ert_3246-1.html That's interesting, and makes a lot of sense. Thanks! Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 I gave Joe a 10 mg pill, but I know the dosage for benedryl is about twice what I would take, and am wondering if it's the same with this. He groans when the eye is rubbed, like when he gets really good ear rubbies. I don't think it hurts at all. Beanie's allergies affect her feet and chest area. She had licked her feet to the point they had become raw and she was having difficulty walking. One 10mg *Zyrtec tablet has been sufficient to relieve her symptoms and allow her feet to heal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 (edited) You are just assuming it's allergies? With only one eye affected that's not likely. Rubbing it can easily be a sign of discomfort, not itch. Could be conjunctivitis, could be a scratch or something -- absolutely you should go to the vet, eyes are nothing to mess with. Edited November 10, 2012 by PrairieProf Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJNg Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Agree with PrairieProf. Squinting and a weepy eye can be signs of a corneal scratch or ulcer. Best to have a vet check it and do a fluorescein stain to assess the cornea. Depending on whether the cornea is ok, appropriate eye meds are often the best way to address itchy, uncomfortable eyes. Quote Jennifer & Willow (Wilma Waggle), Wiki (Wiki Hard Ten), Carter (Let's Get It On), Ollie (whippet), Gracie (whippet x), & Terra (whippet) + Just Saying + Just Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverhound Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Crap. He's not as itchy or weepy this morning, but he is goopy. I was able to get a really good look at the eye, I think it's an ulcer. Looks like a scrape on the surface of his eye. Waiting for the vet to open. I work today (of course), so hubby will be doing his first solo vet visit. Yesterday morning, I really thought it was just an itchy eye. I wish I'd done a better job with the sock -- I'm afraid he did this after he got the thing off. Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 I hope its not too bad. I read what PrairieProf had posted last night and she was spot on. I had missed the part about only one eye being itchy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverhound Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 I don't think it's horrible, but I don't think it's good, either. It looks less irritated than last night, and he's not constantly at it. I think the Zyrtec at least made him more comfortable. And it's time to go to work. Vet appt is at 9, and hubby is supposed to call me after. Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wylie_coyote Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 I hope all is good with Joe's eye.. I took Magic in yesterday for his one goopy eye. He had the same symptoms you described. The vet stained it but no scratch, they said it was not infected either. We are keeping a watch on it, but he seems to be better today so not sure what it actually was. Did get a script for an antibiotic cream if we think we need it but going to wait on that I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverhound Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 I'm home for lunch. It's a corneal ulcer. We have antibiotic eyedrops and atropine. Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Its a good thing you had him taken to the vet to have it checked out. I hope it heals quickly with little to no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Ouch, poor boy -- I had one of those once and it hurt like hell. Hope it will heal fast! Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 You guys just can't win, can you? Poor Joe. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverhound Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 You guys just can't win, can you? Poor Joe. Somebody needs to come confiscate my dogs. They're clearly in an unsafe environment! And there was another stinkin' cat in the yard when I went back to work this afternoon. Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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