Does anyone know which anti-histamines are safe to use in dogs?
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Some use Cetirizindihydrochlorid. 5 to 10 mg for a Labra.? (30 % of dogs respond). Could make the dog sleepy?
It would be benefical to rubb the dog with a wet towel when comming from outside removing the main amount of pollen.Last edited by johannes; 1, June 2008, 11:35 PM.
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What are the legalities of such a situation? Can we sell a human medicinal product for veterinary use? Does the fact that the vet told the owner to go and get antihistamines come under the legal cascade for veterinary prescribing or not? Alas, I failed to grasp the vet laws in lectures!
I was in this situation a while ago when I'd just started my part-time job (Healthcare Advisor). A woman came in for Piriton tablets - I launched myself into WWHAM, and was told it was for Pooch. The Pharmacist I was working with intervened and said he would not sell the product, the customer then asked for Piriton again --> Who for? Herself?(Yeah Right
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wake up and smell the 1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purine-2,6(3H,7H)-dione
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I thought we were not allowed anymore to sell human medicines for animals?
Am I right?
What if you get the dose wrong and the animal dies? It could be a Crufts winning dog - think how much the settlement will cost you!Lively debate is encouraged but please respect the opinions and feelings of others.
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I was really replying to Laurabuk. I still don't know what the law is on this one - I have a feeling we are not supposed to sell anything for animal use thats meant for humans, even if it's the same.
Crufts is the biggest dog show in the world.Lively debate is encouraged but please respect the opinions and feelings of others.
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Originally posted by admin View PostI was really replying to Laurabuk. I still don't know what the law is on this one - I have a feeling we are not supposed to sell anything for animal use thats meant for humans, even if it's the same.
Crufts is the biggest dog show in the world.
Not had much to do with 'human-animal hybrids' yet.
Don't really know much about non-human handling of drugs - but know enough to say to customers "I don't know so can't recommend that to you".47 BC : Julius Cesar : Veni Vidi Vici : I came, I saw I conquered.
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Originally posted by admin View PostI have a feeling we are not supposed to sell anything for animal use thats meant for humans, even if it's the same.wake up and smell the 1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purine-2,6(3H,7H)-dione
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Originally posted by laurabuk View PostThats what I thought? Maybe I should dig out my MEP!Lively debate is encouraged but please respect the opinions and feelings of others.
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Decided that I really ought to read up on this and from my understanding of it, we CANNOT sell any P or GSL item to be used for an animal.
It has to be prescribed by a vet and have the phrase "for administration under the cascade" on the prescription. An oral request from a vet is not sufficient.
Link to RPSGB guidance: http://www.rpsgb.org.uk/pdfs/vetmedsalesupplyguid.pdf
Guess that's one for the CPD record then........Titch
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Titch
Thanks for taking the time to look this up. I thought this was basically the case.Lively debate is encouraged but please respect the opinions and feelings of others.
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