Re: [PyrNet-L] New to the List

[Carol Brescher Boyle <carol@NaturalDogFood.com>]

Marci,

What a scary experience, but fortunately Montana is ok.
I would try to work with the vet to determine exactly what
caused that reaction. I too would suspect a spider bite
or bee sting. If it was an allergic reaction, each one
can get worse and anaphylactic shock becomes a real possiblity.
And if memory serves me with anaphylactic shock, time is critical.
You have something like 20 minutes to get the pup to the vet
for a shot of adreneline. I don't think Benedryl will work fast
enough. I carry a self injecting epi-pen in case I get stung by 
a bee. See if your vet thinks this might work for the dog.    

And it could have been the Frontline as well. I am not a vet,
but I know the active ingredients of these flea preventatives 
effect the neurological systems of their intended victims. 
However, the inactive ingredients, that is the "carriers" 
which are never listed on the label are major trade secrets. 
Montana could have had an allergic reaction to one of these. 
It should have been a local reaction, but it could possibly 
have been systemic.

Good luck with him, and I hope you find the cause of this
reaction. Then work to eliminate the exposure. 

-- 
  Carol
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