Vaccination sensitivity and other ramblings

I started out to write on how we have used Benadryl, as a precaution to help with vaccination sensitivity. Your vet might have suggested you give to a Boston, in preparation of the yearly shots, or in some cases by injection. Everything I have read indicates this is also good to do if you think a Dog has been stung by a bee or wasp. I know I was advised to administrate Benadryl to one of my fostered Bostons before a lump was checked out for cancer...

Although not officially approved by the FDA  Benadryl is considered safe to use for dogs and cats.  It is a Antihistamine. I would advise that you do not give this over the counter drug without first consulting with your vet.  The wrong dosage may not be helpful. Too much of a good thing could be harmful.

Some dogs have a unfavorable reactions, when given ahead of all vaccinations. Use caution when administrating this Benadryl with Bostons with heart disease or high blood pressure.or to pregnant pets.  There are other conditions but ask your vet first.

Benadryl may result in these side effects:
Dry mouth..Decrease in urination, Sedation, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Loss of appetite
Benadryl may react with these drugs:
Central Nervous System depressants, Amitraz, Furazolidon, Selegiline, Epinephrine

But that was not what I was going to write about.. No the subject of which I wanted to bring up was Vaccination Sensitivity, not only how Benadryl is used.  In researching the areas surrounding this topic, I got so sidelined by sometimes great blogs and more interesting subjects. Before I knew it two or three hours later, I had failed to write anything about the original subject.  Sometimes I feel I have a good knowledge of a subject but I want to see what else has been addressed by some of the "professionals " are discussing on the topic.

I just have to share with you as a wonderful source a blog I just discovered. A vet out of Texas who like us wants to share knowledge  an opportunity to learn in detail subjects with out the advertizements and other filters.  Some of you may have come across him before.

http://www.2ndchance.info/vaccinereactions.htm  Ron Hines DVM PhD has written several articles you will find very informative.

 
Speaking of Vets do not be timid call, your vet with any questions or concerns. Usually the vet tech that answers the phone is able to help you.  One of our friends even called them with their landscaping plans to make sure the plants would be safe for the dogs. 
It goes without saying if you have concerns ask them. They may have other ways of dealing with your concerns that you were not aware of.