EllenEveBaz Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 (edited) I'm guessing Milo and Jeter have respiratory allergies -- gag/wrenching hork a little, more often when outside. Sounds like they're trying to get mucous out of their throats. I know Benedryl is safe when dosed for dogs -- any other suggestions? Edited to add: I just found something online that said that contact dermatitis medications like Apoquel (sp?) may help respiratory allergies -- Milo has that medicine so I'm going to try it. Edited September 5, 2021 by EllenEveBaz Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Zyrtec might help more than Benedryl. Doxepin (Rx) in case it's laryngeal paralysis onset. Meclizine (generic Dramamine) for an upset stomach or nausea. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 (edited) Rocket had allergies and Petunia has days like you are describing as well. I think Petunia may have a little bit of LP as well, and the vet is coming this week to check that out just in case. I have used Chlor-Trimeton for both of them when I suspect allergies. It doesn't make them drowsy like Benadryl but does seem to dry up the mucous that causes the gagging. Petunia's breathing gets really raspy when allergies are bad, and the medication seems to help with that as well. I just buy the generic from CVS - https://www.cvs.com/shop/cvs-health-4-hour-allergy-relief-chlorpheniramine-maleate-tablets-100-ct-prodid-1170247 EDITED TO ADD: The chlor-trimeton (chlorpheneramine) was reccomended by our vet so was used with her approval. Zyrtec caused a great deal of irritability and pacing/panting when we tried that first. Edited September 6, 2021 by Time4ANap Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Just be sure that any OTC human meds you try don't have artificial sugars secreted away in the ingredients list. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerilyn Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Did it just start? For both of them at the same time? Could it be kennel cough? Quote Jerilyn, missing Lila (Good Looking), new Mistress to Wiki (PJ Wicked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 Both of them have done it very occasionally over the years, Jeter more than Milo. Now Milo is doing it more, and mainly outside. Still not very often. Both are vaccinated against bordatella/kennel cough. What would the dosage be per pound for the OTC alternatives? I will try googling it. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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