Rickiesmom Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 I want to start Jaynie on a new joint supplement called 4Cyte. It is contraindicated if your dog is allergic to shellfish. I have no idea if Jaynie has ever eaten shellfish. So as dumb as I feel asking this question, what do I do if I give her some of this and she has an allergic reaction? Is having Benedryl on-hand enough? The product comes in granules, and I was thinking of just giving her a very small amount to start with, specifically to see if she has a reaction. I have no idea how severe that might be, and don't want to be critical time away from the clinic if she were to go into anaphylactic shock. I was actually thinking maybe I should try it the first time when we are at the vet, but maybe that is too paranoid. I know there are other joint supplements out there, and I am not, at this time anyway, asking for recommendations for alternatives. I just want to be sure I take appropriate precautions before giving it to her. Thank you for your thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 AFAIK anaphylaxis isn't a common food-allergy reaction in dogs. 'Course, it isn't *common* in people either ..... If it's something you really want to give, I would start with a small amount and plan to be with her for an hour or two the first 3-4 times you give it. Have you given other joint supplements in the past? Quite a few list green-lipped mussel as an ingredient. 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...
Rickiesmom Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 That is a good idea - should have thought of it myself. Looked back and yes, one of her supplements had the green-lipped mussels, so we should be OK. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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