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allergic reaction

have a 10mth old pup that had a allergic reaction
to penicilin.what would you do

Had a female years ago that was allergic to the sulfer in
some antibiotics, it cost me more money for pills without
sulfer.

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well the vet gave him a shot wed. 26dollar
his eyes were swollen thursday took him back
pills and sav another 26.this morning his eyes
were swollen shut took him back gave him another
shot 56.what a racket.

LUCKY!

You are very lucky. Penicillin allergy is deadly. I think that is why it isn't used as frequently as it used to be, since there are safer(and of course more expensive) antibiotics. We always had to have epinephrine in the barn because it can kill a horse quickly. Glad he made it. Sorry it cost you, but it could have been a dead dog and I'm glad it's not.
Epinephrine is the ingredient a human would have prescribed to them in an Epi- Pen (spelling) for bee stings etc. I imagine your vet can let you know if there are products like that for dogs.
Was the penicillin given BY the vet at the office? Or did you give it at home then bring the pup to vet when he reacted? I am curious to know if the vet realized right away it was allergy to penicillin.
Hope the pup does fine and you don't have to spend Any more extra money!
Heather William

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