Re: [PyrNet-L] Itchy update

["Patric S. Lundberg" <psl@ahabs.wisc.edu>]

Deanna,

> It's been only three days treatment with the DermCaps and Benedryl twice
> daily.  I think the benedryl is knocking her out though.

I have not followed this discussion carefully, but I am wondering who 
suggested Benedryl *twice* daily?  That seems like a lot to me. 
Dogs and humans do not metabolize drug in the same way and you 
should always be cautious in using human medication on your Pyr.  

Maybe I am completely off the mark on this, but for the average size 
Pyr I would not give more than (maybe) one regular strength 
Benedryl per day, and not for any extended period of time.

Who knows, if she can't get rid off the daily dosage, she may even 
be accumulating the Benedryl in her system - that in combination 
with a loss of appetite cannot possibly be good...

I think your idea about trying to solve the problem (with the Omega-
3/-6 fatty acids) rather than treating the symptoms is a much better 
way to make your Lucy feel better.

Patric.

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