Ask Your Pet Question. Pet Experts Answer You ASAP.

(Not a Pet Question?)

My 3 yr old Lhasa had her annual exam today (all is ...

Sent to Pet Experts December 8 2005 at 8:48 PM
   

My 3 yr old Lhasa had her annual exam today (all is perfect) including a heartworm/lyme bloodtest (both negative) and Rabies, Lyme, Distemper/Parvo booster. Now, 9 hours later, she's rubbing and scratching her face and head and her skin and eyes are red and irritated...is this normal and what can I do to help her??

Optional Information:
Age: 2; Female; Breed: Lhasa Apso

Already Tried:
bathed in Histacalm

Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status:  Closed   Value: $5
Answer
December 8 2005 at 8:53 PM (4 minutes and 42 seconds later)
         
ACCEPTEDCheck Mark

It does sound like she is having an allergic reaction to the vaccine. Be sure and request a different brand of vaccine in the future.

You can use up to 2 MG of benadryl per lb of dog every 8-12 hours.

Keep a close eye on her breathing because a reaction this strong can close the airway.

Let me know if you still have questions.

Tammy F. -- Pet Care Expert -- 99% Positive Feedback on 5067 Pet Accepts
15+ years-Pet care, Veterinary shelter medicine and infectious disease, Behavior training, Rescue
Reply
December 9 2005 at 7:24 AM (10 hours and 30 minutes and 45 seconds later)
         
She seems back to normal this morning..I bathed her in Histacalm last night..if nothing else, the water eased her suffering alittle. She was panting last night (I stayed awake watching her all night) but is OK now..Good to know about the Benadryl--I'll keep some on hand. Can I consider this passed, or could she suffer another "flare-up"?
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Reply
December 16 2005 at 5:02 AM (6 days and 21 hours later)
         
Relist:
further info (follow-up)
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Answer
December 16 2005 at 6:00 AM (57 minutes and 44 seconds later)
         
ACCEPTEDCheck Mark

I think that you can consider this to have passed. Just be sure and let your vet know about it before she is vaccinated next year so that he can use a different brand of vaccine.

Tammy F. -- Pet Care Expert -- 99% Positive Feedback on 5067 Pet Accepts
15+ years-Pet care, Veterinary shelter medicine and infectious disease, Behavior training, Rescue
Think you can answer this question?
Login or Become an Expert

Related Answers

 

DISCLAIMER: You acknowledge that any information you may obtain from individuals you contact through use of the JustAnswer service comes from those individuals, not from JustAnswer, and that JustAnswer is not in any way responsible for any of the information these third parties may supply. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty and no representations are made regarding the qualification of an Expert. Responses and comments on JustAnswer are for general information and are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (such as medical, legal, investment or accounting) and do not establish a professional-client relationship. JustAnswer is not intended or designed to address EMERGENCY QUESTIONS which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. Please carefully read the Terms of Service.

JustAnswer > Pet