Can allergy meds cause dog dehydration, tummy pain, and no urination?

Hello. None of these medications are associated directly with problems in the kidneys, so it might be best to report this new finding to your veterinarian. Dahlia may need some follow-up diagnostics to make sure this is not a new symptom. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

How many milligrams did you give? Cats can have Loratidine. The recommended dose is 5mg once a day. Side effects are rare with this medication but they can happen. Side effects may include: * hyperactivity * depression/lethargy * elevated heart rate * dry eyes * dry mouth * vomiting * diarrhea * not eating * facial swelling * difficulty breathing * rash * itching If your cat has underlying kidney or liver disease that can make side effects worse. If this behavior lasts longer than 24 hours he needs to see a vet. In the future you should consult with your vet before giving any medications to your cat.

Typically allergy pills will make your pet a little lethargic, that is a normal side effect. And if he just got 1 pill there shouldn’t be any toxicity concerns. If you want to make absolutely sure then repost with your pets exact medication name and we can verify that things will be ok with Angel. Thanks for visiting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Take care!

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. Based on your description, I would recommend having Deku examined by a veterinarian so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. He may certainly be dehydrated and may have an infection that he is fighting. The sooner he is seen the better. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction and that Deku feels better soon! Please let me know if you have any further questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further. Please take the time to mark this question as helpful or not as it helps us to improve on the quality of our answers to other pet owners. Thank you kindly!

Hello. This is not a known side effect of Benadryl, but excessive amounts may result in urinary retention. It is very unlikely that this has happened on his very first dose. Benadryl generally does a very poor job addressing allergies. We have much better medications. However, if this is all you have at this time, I would double check your dose ( 1 mg per pound of body weight every 12 hours ) & make sure you are not giving him too much. If he continues to have difficulties urinating, then I would be more suspicious of a UTI, or the presence of urinary calculi, or stones. For this, please contact your veterinarian. I hope all is well with Romeo & thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hi there and thank you for using Pet Coach! Tack may be less energetic from the antihistamine. Antihistamines can cause sedation so this may explain the lack of energy. The antihistamine should not have caused the stretching of the neck so if you think that she is having trouble breathing and stretching her neck to breath, I would recommend having a veterinarian examine her right away. Allergy reactions can become very severe and affect breathing. If she is still doing this, I would get her seen right away. If not, then I would wait until the antihistamine wears off and see if her energy returns back to normal. If the allergy symptoms return or she is still sedated, I would get her seen by a veterinarian for an examination and further testing / treatment. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Loss of appetite can be observed with many conditions such as gastroenteritis, dietary indiscretion, kidney disease, pancreatitis, among many other possibilities. I recommend that you have Panda evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to check for these possibilities and others depending on the findings on exam. Treatment would be based on findings. Good luck and have a great day! Hoping for a speedy recovery!