Guest houndgirl Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 I'm so sorry. You try all you can try. When you can't get any relief, then you have to start making decisions. I just let my girl go on Sunday. I will tell you it was clear in her eyes it was time. Even my teenage son noticed it. We will keep you in our prayers. I am so sorry for your loss! I am praying for you and your family too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Can you find out what antihistamines are available in Croatia? We use a lot of different antihistamines here in the U.S. and most dogs tolerate them very well on a daily, long term basis. Some of the common over-the-counter antihistamines commonly used in dogs here are: diphenhydramine (Benedryl), chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton, Chlor-tabs), cetirizine (Zyrtec), clemastine (Tavist), and loratadine (Claritin). Hydroxyzine is also a good option for some, although it's a prescription product. Have you tried oral steroids? Using steroid pills allows you to customize the dose to get a good response with fewer side effects than injections. When treating dogs with chronic, allergic bronchitis, I've found steroids, like prednisone, to be a lot more effective than antihistamines. Especially if euthanasia is the alternative, I wouldn't hesitate to put a dog on long term oral steroids if it provides relief from the clinical signs. You have, above, the support of a veterinarian! Hopefully, you can find anthistamines locally. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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