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To Protect Your Dog From Painful Skin Conditions - Buy Hydroxyzine
for Dogs"
Many of the major causes of itching and
scratching in dogs are caused by allergies, although there are many
other causes, including a wide range of skin disease caused by viruses,
fungi or parasites, the same as sebaceous gland cysts and small
tumors, common in older dogs. However, if your dog shows symptoms
of allergy, there is a product that you must not ignore; Hydroxyzine
for dogs.
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This medication is an antihistamine used by veterinarians
primarily to relieve the itching caused by allergies and then, acute
inflammatory and allergic conditions in dogs, such as vaccination
reaction, blood transfusion reactions, bee stings and insect bites,
flea bite dermatitis and atopy, and inhalant allergy that is inhaled,
such as pollen or house dust. Hydroxyzine for dogs also may be prescribed
for its sedative qualities, and it is frequently included in antihistamine
trials for allergic skin disease as well.
Hydroxyzine for dogs is a member of the piperazine
class of antihistamines, a drug with an anti-nauseal side effect
which makes it helpful in treating motion sickness. When used in
the treatment of allergic skin disease, antihistamines seem to synergize
with omega 3 fatty acid supplements and it is always best to use
these medications under supervision of your veterinarian or pharmacist.
In fact, antihistamine works better when it's given prior to the
allergen to prevent allergic reactions such as those caused by vaccines.
Hydroxyzine for dogs is available by prescription
as tablets, capsules and syrup. This medication has many possible
uses and, among the side effects that your dog may experience, the
most common are sedation, drowsiness, incoordination, weakness,
nausea, increased thirst, and dry mouth, especially if the product
is administered at higher doses than the recommended for your dog.
This drug should not be used with any other tranquilizing medications
such as acepromazine or monoamine, anticholinergics such as atropine
and metoclopramide; oxidase inhibitors including selegilene and
preventic collars or with medications used for wheezing such as
epinephrine, ephedrine or theophylline.
This product must not be used in animals allergic
to antihistamines either, and must not be administered to pregnant
or nursing dogs. It is know this drug can cause birth defects in
pregnancy. Also, Hydroxyzine for dogs will interfere with allergic
skin testing and has to be used with caution in animals with heart
disease, urinary or intestinal obstruction and glaucoma. Contact
your veterinarian if your pet shows depression, weakness, or muscle
tremors while being treated with hydroxyzine.
If your dog shows symptoms of overdose such as sedation
and low blood pressure, contact your veterinarian immediately and
don't forget that prevention is better than treatment; always tell
your veterinarian if your pet is taking other medications before
Hydroxyzine for dogs is prescribed.
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 What
the vet says
Hydroxyzine (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 FAQ
Generic Name
Hydroxyzine HCl, Hydroxyzine Pamoate
Brand Name(s)
Atarax (Pfizer), Vistaril (Pfizer)
What is Hydroxyzine used for?
Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine used to treat allergies. It is also
used for sedation and/or tranquilization.
Availability
Hydroxyzine is available by prescription as tablets, capsules and
syrup.
How should Hydroxyzine be used?
Hydroxyzine 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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