Antihistamines for dogs

[Sandra arnold]

Hi there I have 2 hairless dogs 1 has allergy’s which we are trying to find the source of at the moment. My vet suggested I get some over the counter chlorphenamine 4mg tablets and to give one twice a day. They are not enough but I have been reading on other dog pages that their vets have told them to give cetirizine and piriton ones which are stronger. Has any one had any experiences with these.

 

[JoanneF]

I keep Piriton for emergencies like bee and wasp stings - ¼ tablet per 10 kilo of dog is the normal dose but please, please check with your vet before giving it.

 

[lurcherman]

Years ago I used baby piriton, not sure it’s still about, when my dogs get a wasp sting I just gave them one of mine which at the time was always in my pocket and it settled him within 15 to 20 mins,

 

[Tinytom]

My vet told me dogs were only allowed Piriton. ....also be careful on dosage as it appears its different with each different make ....

 

[Sandra arnold]

Thanks everyone. I wouldn’t give any medication without being told by the vet it’s just they all say something different so I would like to know what other people are doing or have been told they are allowed to do so I can be armed with information when I see my vet.

 

[Hemlock]

My vet says PiriTON is safe but PiriTASE is not, so be careful when you buy.

 

[Sandra arnold]

Thankyou. I will speak to my vet see what they say.

 

[excuseme]

Both my vet and senior nurse have said that Piriton is safe to use. I would never use anything else.
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[Erna]

The dog of one of my friends gets cetirizine, half a tablet, if he suffers from pollen allergy.

 

[MsEm]

I'm currently giving my dog 2 piriton a day on my vet's instructions because of his intense pollen allergies. Seems to work a treat! Good luck, Sandra.