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To Protect Your Dog From Painful Skin Conditions - Buy Hydroxyzine
HCL"
If your dog sometimes scratches "like
crazy" and at times struggles to try and get to the base of
his tail, maybe he is suffering from some kind of allergy. While
cold water may usually reduce itching in your pet temporarily, this
effect doesn't last long and the itching condition returns usually
less than one-half hour later. Also shampooing your dogs could help
to control itching but the only effective method to control this
condition is with Hydroxyzine HCL.
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Its an antihistamine widely used to relieve
the symptoms of common anxiety and tension caused by allergies,
as well as to treat anxiety that results from physical illness,
relieving itching from allergic reactions and can be used as a sedative
before and after general anesthesia, since it is not a product intended
for long-term use.
If your dog is treated with Hydroxyzine HCL, your
veterinarian should re-evaluate the prescription periodically because
after 4 months of continuous use it may require a change in the
dosage. Antihistamines reduce the itching and swelling in your dog
and decrease the effects of histamine, a natural chemical the body
releases to narrow air passages in the lungs contributing to inflammation.
Also, this medication is useful to dry up secretions from the nose,
eyes, and throat and relieve the symptoms of common anxiety and
tension if combined with other medications, to treat the anxiety
resulting from physical illness.
With the use of Hydroxyzine HCL, the side effects
can't be anticipated or monitored to know if any develop or change
in intensity, although temporary drowsiness is the most common side
effect of this drug that may disappear within few days after the
first take or when the dosage is reduced. This medication depresses
the activity of the central nervous system and should not be administered
in combination with other products containing narcotics, non-narcotic
analgesics, or barbiturates.
Other side effects after using Hydroxyzine HCL in
your dog may include twitches, tremors, convulsions and dry mouth,
especially if the medication is administered in higher doses than
the original recommendation. Birth defects have appeared in animal
studies with this medication, the reason why it must to be used
in pregnant or nursing dogs. Contact your veterinarian as soon as
any suspicious symptom appear; he is the only who can determine
if it is safe for your dog to continue taking this product.
Allowing your pet a good quality of life, by controlling
the itching, is worth the use of antihistamines like Hydroxyzine
HCL, which can be even more effective if it is given concurrently
with omega 3 fatty acids which are commonly found in fish oils.
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 What
the vet says
Hydroxyzine HCL (generic for Atarax) is used by veterinarians
for the treatment of allergies in dogs. It is available as
10mg, 25mg and 50mg tablets. The usual dose for dogs is 1mg/pound
by mouth every 6 to 8 hours. It should not be used in pregnant
or nursing animals. (sold per tablet)
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Hydroxyzine HCL FAQ
Generic Name
Hydroxyzine HCL, Hydroxyzine Pamoate
Brand Name(s)
Atarax (Pfizer), Vistaril (Pfizer)
What is Hydroxyzine HCL
used for?
Hydroxyzine HCL is an antihistamine used
to treat allergies. It is also used for sedation and/or tranquilization.
Availability
Hydroxyzine HCL is available by prescription
as tablets, capsules and syrup.
How should Hydroxyzine HCL
be used?
Hydroxyzine HCL is not FDA approved for
veterinary use; however, it is a commonly accepted practice for
veterinarians to use this medication in dogs. The usual dose in
dogs is 1mg/pound every 6-8 hours. It is not recommended for use
in cats.
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