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• 12-12-2007 11:02 AM

  Jamie..Lynn Joined on 12-12-2007 Albany, Georgia Posts 12 Points 5	HI! Reply Contact Hi, I am new here Just wanted to say hi and ask a question. Does anyone know the doses for Tavist, Chlor-trimeton? My dog has the worst allergies and I am trying something new with her, to see if either of these will help. Also, where can I find them? If you need anymore info about her, please feel free to ask! Thank you :)
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• 12-12-2007 11:08 AM

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  erica1989 Joined on 02-21-2007 Clearwater, Florida Posts 4,362 Points 410

  Re: HI! Reply Contact I've never heard of either of these - do they have a different supplier/shelf name? What kind of dog is she? I have found, the best thing for my dog with seasonal allergies - Blue Buffalo food and fish oil/vit e supplements. We don't bathe often, and his blankets get washed very frequently. Have you tried Benedryl? I've used injectable, as well as oral, on some dogs, and it seems to really help.

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• 12-12-2007 12:49 PM

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  janobonano Joined on 09-10-2007 northern WI Posts 8,064 Points 1,425	Re: HI! Reply Contact I'm certainly no expert, but I've never heard of those prescriptions being used on dogs. Have you asked your vet? In order to give you dosing advice for Benadryl, we'll need your dog's weight. Are they seasonal or food allergies? Oh, and welcome to the forum!
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• 12-12-2007 12:54 PM

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  calliecritturs Joined on 09-10-2007 Central Florida Posts 10,864 Points 3,330

  Re: HI! Reply Contact Yes, you can use Tavist (you can literally use almost ANY anthistamine on a dog).  You MUST have the right dose for it. I've pm'd Janet, Oh Queen of Links.  I know she's got a link for doses for anthistamines and I Just plain could NOT find my Pill Book Guide to Medication for Your Dog and Cat last night Jaime. Folks, Jaime is a really nice lady I've known for a while.  She has an itchy dog -- she oughta fit right in with lots of us here.  I just couldn't lay my hands on that book last night and I knew someone here would have it.  Tavist is ....clemastine.   Jaime - just watch the dose because it's available in more than one strength over the counter I *think*.

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• 12-12-2007 1:02 PM

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  chelsea_b Joined on 09-10-2007 Costa Mesa, CA Posts 2,905 Points 280

  Re: HI! Reply Contact My Cherokee has pretty bad allergies too. Tavist works best for her when she's attacking her feet. The dose is 0.025-0.05 per lb, every 12 hours. That makes a normal tablet (1.34 mg) the minimum dose for a 50-55 pound dog. I used Chlor-trimeton for a few weeks for Cherokee, but didn't get results like Benadryl and Tavist can get with her. Doesn't mean it won't work for your dog, I just don't have much experience with it. Its dose is 0.1 mg/lb every 8 hours, maybe up to 4 mg every 8 hours? I'm not sure on that though.. Chelsea &

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• 12-12-2007 2:59 PM

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  janet_rose Joined on 09-10-2007 DFW area, Texas Posts 3,941 Points 330

  Re: HI! Reply Contact Jamie..Lynn: Does anyone know the doses for Tavist, Chlor-trimeton? Here is a chart for antihistamines but I can't guarantee its accuracy and the weights are in kg. http://www.caninediabetes.org/anthistamines.html Here is the 1800petmeds dosage for Tavist: http://www.1800petmeds.com/pdetail.asp?SK=10676 Here is the 1800petmeds dosage for Chlortrimeton: http://www.1800petmeds.com/pdetail.asp?SK=10471

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• 12-12-2007 4:24 PM

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  Jamie..Lynn Joined on 12-12-2007 Albany, Georgia Posts 12 Points 5	Re: HI! Reply Contact Thank you, all, for the links and help :) Callie, I know I will be talking to you again soon. I just **hope** I am not annoying you with my questions :) heh
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• 12-12-2007 5:38 PM

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  gradyupmybutt Joined on 09-10-2007 Pennsylvania Posts 10,316 Points 1,265	Re: HI! Reply Contact Hi Jaime!  Welcome.  You've definitely come to the right place for information.  I hope you find the answers you're looking for.  Sometimes it helps us if we see pictures of your dog.  Shameless begging for pictures ~LOL~ Wag More, Bark Less I Survived Bugsy Kisses
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• 12-12-2007 6:05 PM

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  Jamie..Lynn Joined on 12-12-2007 Albany, Georgia Posts 12 Points 5	Re: HI! Reply Contact Thanks. I have pictures, but I wish I knew how to make them look like the ones ya'll have in your signature. THAT would be awesome
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• 12-12-2007 6:27 PM

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  gradyupmybutt Joined on 09-10-2007 Pennsylvania Posts 10,316 Points 1,265	Re: HI! Reply Contact Geez, don't ask me.  Someone made this one for me.  I'm totally clueless as to how to make them. Wag More, Bark Less I Survived Bugsy Kisses
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• 12-12-2007 6:33 PM

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  Jamie..Lynn Joined on 12-12-2007 Albany, Georgia Posts 12 Points 5	Re: HI! Reply Contact Oh I'm not, lol. I'm actually making one right now :) I've got too many damn animals!
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• 12-12-2007 6:38 PM

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  gradyupmybutt Joined on 09-10-2007 Pennsylvania Posts 10,316 Points 1,265	Re: HI! Reply Contact Wow, is that possible?  Nevermind, yeah it is. ~LOL~ Wag More, Bark Less I Survived Bugsy Kisses
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• 12-12-2007 6:43 PM

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  Jamie..Lynn Joined on 12-12-2007 Albany, Georgia Posts 12 Points 5	Re: HI! Reply Contact Well, when I am trying to fit them all on a banner, I have too many. Otherwise, no LOL
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