Expert: Herbs, NuVet Plus Supplements, Dog/Cat Food Recipes; ( Marie) - 6/21/2011

Question
Hi Marie,
We have 2 lively Boston Terriers. Monty (age 4) has no itching problems - his little sister, Daisy (3), is plagued with itching. As a side note, she once (age 7-9 months?) had an extreme allergic reaction. We nearly lost her. The final determination was she was stung by a bee. She went into a coma-like state - rushed to the vet - an hour later her head ballooned - the vet said that was good as then he knew it was an allergic reaction.
Since then, she has had a terrible problem of breaking out in tiny bumps all over her tummy. We have tried everything from the vet.

She has been on Temaril P for a year. With regular blood test monitoring. Of all things, when I tried to re-fill the Rx - the vet's office said they are back-ordered on the drug - an industry wide problem! They offer no alternative.

I know she will turn into an inflamed mess! Also I am not able to wean her off! I only nave one more dose! I am now going for a natural remedy ... any ideas?

I thank your for any advice you can give us!

Nancy and Daisy

Answer
Boston Terrier Steroids;
Alternatives to Temaril-P for itchy pets?

Wow -  Any Vet should offer you a very low dosage of the steroid that's in Temaril P.
Can't understand why they did not give you a small dosage to hold her over.  She just can't stop this drug COLD Turkey.  

Wow
I am sure you can get a low dose Prednisolone from the Vet.
She needs to be taken off slowly.

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What is Temaril-P Tablets used for:    Allergy Pets

Pet Meds Temaril-P Tablets - Temaril-P is a combination product containing trimeprazine (5mg) and prednisolone (2mg) used for the relief of itching, regardless of cause. It is also used in the treatment of various cough conditions such as kennel cough, bronchitis, and coughs of nonspecific origin.  
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Here is my Post on Alternatives to Temaril-P
YOU should find some good info ...Read the following two


Natural Alternatives to Temaril-P
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Shih-Tzus-3351/2009/11/itchy-shih-tzu-Atopica.htm



Maltese that was on Temaril-P
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Dog-Food-Canine-3799/2010/7/Rocky-3-year-old.htm


I hope this helps!

I would look into another VET down the road.
This situation is not safe for your dog.  
She needed to be taken off slowly and they should have given you the steroid alone to give daily or every-other-day.  
This will be a shock to her system's organs over time.

I am NOT fond of steroids but in this case it should have been ordered.

BLESSINGS

Marie Peppers LPN MA
mpmaltese@gmail.com