CANINE FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY CARE

By: Dr. Mike Lappin, DVM

ALLERGIC REACTIONS

Insect bites / stings - Food, dust, toxic plants (nettles) - Drugs and chemicals

Symptoms:
1. Itchy, scratching, rashes, urticaria (hives), swelling of head / face / throat
2. Sneezing, runny eyes, reverse sneeze
3. Vomiting, diarrhea,
4. Difficulty breathing

First Aid Treatment:
1. If topical, wash off and apply topical Benedryl or calamine lotion
2. Administer antihistamines, Benadryl (1mg per pound)
3. Vomiting, diarrhea, bland diet and pepto bismol.