Cherrie-Nanook-Indy Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 In the last half an hour Nanooks face has really puffed out. Her eye is really swollen and her muzzle. She has a small "spot" on her nose that's been there a couple of days. I don't know if its connected or not. She hasn't eaten much today and seems subdued. I didn't think anything off it because she is in season but then I noticed her face. Any help please. Should we call the vets? [ATTACH]62372[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]62373[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]62375[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]62374[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]62377[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]62378[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]62376[/ATTACH] Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Do u think she could have been bitten / stung? I can't remember what people take for this thing but u can give her one ov those if u know what I'm on about lol Sent from my ST18i using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherrie-Nanook-Indy Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Anti-histamine? If that's how it's spelt? I know this sound awful but I don't want to go to bed in case I wake up and she isn't breathing Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracey8 Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Do u think she could have been bitten / stung? I can't remember what people take for this thing but u can give her one ov those if u know what I'm on about lol Sent from my ST18i using Forum Runner i was going to say the same and if so a antihistamine tablet will be needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherrie-Nanook-Indy Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 If we gave her an anti histamine and it wasn't that will it harm her to try anyways? Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Initial reaction ... she's been bit by something - bee, wasp, spider, snake - if she's breathing normally then give her an adult strength benadryl ( that's Diphenhydramine - an antihistamine ) that should act within 1/2 hour. The purpose is to reduce swelling until you can get her to a vet during reasonable hours. if she's not breathing normally - heavy panting, etc forget the benadryl and get her to a vet. And while I realize it's the middle of the night where you are if she's having trouble breathing it's way better to be safe! Response to your last question, diphenhydramine in normal quantities is not harmful. It does nothing more, in dogs, than reduce swelling. One human adult capsule will be good for up to a 50 lb dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherrie-Nanook-Indy Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Initial reaction ... she's been bit by something - bee, wasp, spider, snake - if she's breathing normally then give her an adult strength benadryl ( that's Diphenhydramine - an antihistamine ) that should act within 1/2 hour. The purpose is to reduce swelling until you can get her to a vet during reasonable hours. if she's not breathing normally - heavy panting, etc forget the benadryl and get her to a vet. And while I realize it's the middle of the night where you are if she's having trouble breathing it's way better to be safe! She's not struggling at the moment with her breathing but the swelling seems to be getting worse. I'll try the antihistamine and see how we go with that Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 I know from personal experience that dyphenhydramine works well - I do not know about any others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherrie-Nanook-Indy Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Ok I'm panicking now, we have no antihistamine in the house - the closest I can find is decongestant containing phenylephrine hydrochloride. I can't find anything on line that says if it might work or not. Any ideas? Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) NO! Diphenhydramine is a general antihistamine - it's used in both humans and dogs (and some large cats) to reduce swelling and increase blood flow. phenylephrine hydrochloride is a nasal decongestant - and a quick look says that it may be used in short nosed dogs (pugs, etc) for decongestant purposes but it would not serve the purpose that the antihistamine is recommended. Doing a little more looking - avoid the phenylephrine, it's been shown to cause arrythmia (irregular heartbeat) in dogs. If she's doing okay, a quick trip to the pharmacy ( if you're lucky enough to have one open ) or an all night store, might be easier. Most all night stores will have Benadryl (or equivalent) on the shelf. You want Benadryl not Benadryl D or any of the Benadryl Plus products. If you can find it, something with nothing but diphenhydramine is best. Some OTC medications have decongestant medications included (the 'D' in Benadryl D). While it shouldn't be a problem it's best not to have the additional medicines if you can avoid them. BTW a 25mg cap should be about right for your girl. Edited October 19, 2012 by Al Jones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherrie-Nanook-Indy Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 NO! Ok ok was just asking in my panic, clutching at straws and all that Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Is there not a 24hour store open anywhere? Sent from my ST18i using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherrie-Nanook-Indy Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Is there not a 24hour store open anywhere? Sent from my ST18i using Forum Runner I live out in the sticks nearest one is 40 miles away it's times like this I miss civilisation Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 I figured I'd give you the pertinent answer first then go on to explain. 40 miles away ... given that, I'd watch her for a couple of hours, if she's recently been bitten ( and bug bites normally react quickly ) then it should subside in short order as well. If it gets worse then call your vet and see what he has to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugTheBear Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Awh no. This happened to my sisters Aussie. She had her outside and when she let her in her muzzle and face was so swollen. She had ended up rushing her to the vet and it turned out to be a spider bite or a bee. They gave her some allergy meds and told my sister to give her Benadryl for a few days. I'd say try to get her to the vet in the morning Poor girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherrie-Nanook-Indy Posted October 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 We are going to attempt some sleep, it doesn't appear any worse, I'll keep you all updated. Thank you all for the replies x Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Please do! and if it's no worse by now she'll probably be fine in the morning -- sorry, which isn't too far off for you, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine0925 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Meeka was just stung by a yellow jacket and her lips swelled up WAY worse, it even affected her eyes not being fully open, your dogs not having an allergic reaction so it's nothing to panic, just make sure if she can still drink water eat etc and I'd take her in for a checkup just to be sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebe03 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Polee was stung by a wasp earlier this year and her muzzle was swollen with several spots in it Took her to vets who gave her an injection for the swelling which had gone within 48 hours The spots and fur loss took longer to heal as there was a chance that the fur may not have grown back Note Polee had no problems breathing or drinking Hope shes feeling better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 How is Nanook today? Hope the swelling is going down. Your thread has given me a reminder to buy in some antihistamine tablets as wasps are dying at the moment and can frequently be found on the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherrie-Nanook-Indy Posted October 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 The swelling is still up and she has been sick twice in the last 10 mins so we are off to the vets, I'll let you all know how we get on Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherrie-Nanook-Indy Posted October 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Just got back from vets, def an allergic reaction, she's had an anti inflammatory injection that should bring the swelling down, no food for today to let her tummy settle and if its no better by Monday we are to go back Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 hugs Nanook get well soon xxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Hope Nanook gets well soon x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 i hope nanook feels better soon, hugs from me and my pack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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