My pug is itchy from allergies. Can I increase her Piriton dose?

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My pug was on 1 and a half mg of prednicare daily for allergies (apoquel didn't work ) I hv had to stop it as she has an eye ulcer she stilll is getting a piriton tablet twice daily Could I increase the amount of piriton or is 2 a day her maximum dose as she's so itchy I'm not Interested in trying her on cytopoint. Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Female | spayed | 7 years and 7 months old | 14.5 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

Piriton is sometimes used every 8 hours in severe cases but is of limited use if she is still being exposed to the source of the allergy. I would recommend a hydrolysed or home prepared diet (potato/tofu/vegetables/omega fatty acids) for 6-8weeks to rulw out food triggers, rigorous flea prevention and also blood tests to help identify what she is allergic to as some preventive measures can help in reducing the severity of the condition and makes symptomatic treatment easier and more effective. Medicated shampoo such as allermyl or dermocanis can help improve the natural skin barrier and helps to keep the outside allergens out and the moisture in which dramatically reduces irritation

My pug is itchy from allergies. Can I increase her Piriton dose?

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