mother and three week old puppy allergies ;

Question
I have a mother dog that started sneezing and has watery eyes.. i was thinking it was allergeries but her three week old puppyhas a stuffy nose and I cant take them to the vet until friday what is there anything i can do for them?

Answer
Hi Tonya - Well - the pups are so young so I can't refer anything for them ( yes, see the vet please )
AS for Momma - You can try some Natural herbs for her - they will not hurt the nursing pups...

1. From Nature's Sunshine : ALJ liquid ; this product is for human adults and kid - also used for pet with allergies and colds...
SEE here: give child's dosage - add to food or drinking water
http://www.mynsp.com/nuvetpetnurse/products/guide.aspx?stockNum=3166

2.  Talk to your vet about giving momma Benadryl - Make sure you mention that she is nursing her pups...
Benadryl is given at 1-2 mg per pound.
A 10 pound dog = 10 to 20 mg of Benadryl
PLEASE as your vet about this????


Good Luck

Most of my MOMMAS and PUPS take NuVET vitamins /
the pups take the powder after they are 6 weeks old-
MOMS take the NuVET wafer while pregnant and nursing...
http://www.nuvet.com/81098
1-800-474-7044



Marie Peppers LPN MA