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Hydroxyzine HCl
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Hydroxyzine
Inhalent/contact allergies in dogs consisting of excessive biting of feet, scratching of ears and behind front legs, as well as secondary bacterial or yeast infections are amongst the most common problems seen in everyday veterinary practice. This is one of the most frustrating problems to deal with, as not only are animal guardians often kept up at night by their pets symptoms, but our canine companions are indeed quite uncomfortable when their allergies flare up. While difficult to cure, trying different anthistamines such as hydroxyzine for a 10-14 day trial period is often worth a go, as if symptoms are relieved, such meds are usually quite safe to use long term. If the above symptoms are present, I find that combining an antihistamine like hydroxyzine with an omega 3 fatty acid from 1800petmeds greatly increases odds of helping allergic pets when used over time. Also periodic shampooing once to twice weekly in allergic pets can help remove contact allergens as well. I usually find that approximately 25 to 40% of dogs will respond to hydroxyzine, in a lessening of their symptoms. The only rare side effects I have seen are occasional digestive upset and more rarely excessive sedation. I give this product an overall rating of a 4 with ease of use/efficacy a 4 as well.
08/02/2009
Hydroxyzine
My 2 year old Jack Russell was constantly vomiting and would not eat food. The Dr. put her on Hydroxyzine to help calm her belly. For the first year she was taking one tablet every day to prevent her from getting sick. Now I am able to get away with 1 tablet per week, If she goes any longer than a week without the pill she gets sick. She is doing great as long as she gets her pill every week.
11/10/2012
Works well for my dachshund's allergies
My poor dachshund has terrible allergies which also gave him secondary bacterial and fungal infections. Initially the vet put him on a 15-day course of Prednisone along with antibiotics and an antifungal. He is also now on a hypoallergenic dog food. At the follow-up appointment his coat was doing a lot better with much less shedding and dandruff, but he was still chewing at his paws and had a stuffy, runny nose. The vet put him on Hydroxyzine 25mg twice a day; he mentioned that hydroxyzine is the strongest non-steroidal antihistamine available for dogs (long term steroid use is not recommended). The combination of long-term hydroxyzine therapy and the hypoallergenic diet brought huge relief to my dog.
05/29/2012
Not Recommended
My wife and I had to put our 3 year old beagle, Frances, down five days after being prescribed Hydroxyzine. Frances was in excellent health prior to being prescribed the drug. Within twenty-four hours of taking the medication Frances had difficulty eating and drinking. Forty-eight hours later Frances could no longer swallow or close her mouth, and developed diabetic symptoms. The veterinary clinic where we took Frances consulted a neurologist before providing us with additional information to assist us in making a decision. Based on the information provided which pointed to immediate suffering with a poor chance of a full life, we decided to end her suffering.
I blame no one for what happened to Frances. In fact I really do not know what happened. My grandfather was a veterinarian in the early 1900s when medicines were far inferior to what is available today. I am sure he had some sleepless nights after losing some farmer's horse or dog. Today we are blest; medicines are far superior. It is rare, but sometimes the worst can happen.
God bless
10/08/2011
Hyroxyzine HCL for Allergys
My Golden Retriever was prescribed Hydroxyzine HCL for allergy symptoms. From the first day of being on the medicine - I saw immediate relief to his symptoms. He was not licking paws and chewing between his toes nor biting at his front legs and tail area. When the medication wears off his paw chewing returns - but he will get relief once he is given his next pill. He is using 50 mg pills twice a day and that has relieved his symptoms.
06/22/2010
24 Questions · 25 Answers Ask & Answer.Talk to other pet lovers about this product.
Through my vet, the capsules are much less expensive than the tablets.
AnswersAnswersAnswer:Â Yes, you need a prescription from the vet.
Answer:Â Yes. Hydroxyzine HCl is a prescription medication. Depending on what you are trying to treat there may be an over the counter product that may be helpful. For example, if you are treating an allergy, you can try diphenhydramine.
My 4 pound, 4 month Yorkie puppy, Oliver, has 2 red blisters, or something, on both sides of his outer mouth. He scratches it a lot. I called his vet, who was out of town until Tuesday, so I brought Oliver to a vet at PetSmart. They said that my dog has Diplococci, after doing a skin impression & microscopic exam.
The vet said they administered 80mg/ml injection of Convenia (in another room, I looked that up on-line and found nothing concerning Convenia. and the vet prescribed Hydroxyzine 10 ml tabs, cut up, 2 a day. I was told Oliver had an infection and that I should apply Neosporen, to an open infection at the mouth? I was stunned. Then I was told he needed anti-biotics, I looked up Hydroxyzine, it said it was an antihistamine, yet I was still told it was an "antibiotic." I read on this website that Hydroxyzine killed a small dog (there were no details given as I am writing details) only it killed a small dog. I feel I was misled by the vets inexperience. Also, total cost for visit $165.00. Should I give this antihistamine to my puppy, who also just got over an ear infection (I told th vet that)? Thanks, animal lover Answers
Answer:Â Covenia is a penicillin type antibiotic belonging to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics. Your veterinarian used this antibiotic in your pet to treat the diplococci infection. Your veterinarian prescribed hydroxyzine, an antihistamine, to prevent the pet from scratching his itchy wounds. I would suggest you use this medication as suggested by your veterinarian. Unfortunately every medication has a potential for a side effect of some type.
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