Epinephrine for Pets: Emergency Anaphylaxis & Cardiac Resuscitation

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I recommend calling a vet near you immediately, and having Linus seen, just to be safe. The epinephrine may have worn off by now, and in some cases allergic reactions require further care. If you notice any facial swelling, hives, or difficulty breathing, make sure to have him seen by a vet right away, as that could indicate a life threatening allergic reaction. I hope he feels better soon!

I am sorry to hear about your dog! I am attaching an article here with information on erythropoietin for you http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1728 We most commonly use this drug in patients who are anemic due to chronic kidney failure. We don't often see an allergic (such as anaphylactic) reaction to the injection but the body can develop antibodies against the drug and this leads to destruction of the erythropoietin and can cause increase of anemia, so the dog must be monitored closely while administering the drug to be sure this isn't happening.

If a dog is truly suffering from anaphylactic shock I would recommend taking them to the vet immediately. This is not something you can treat at home. Symptoms of anaphylaxis include swelling of the face, especially around the eyes, ear tips and muzzle, hives throughout the skin, vomiting and diarrhea and breathing issues. Oftentimes in cases of shock dogs will need IV fluids and several medications to help offset the reaction. Sometimes dogs require hospitalization overnight to become stable. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

That is very scary and I am glad she has recovered! You need an epipen for Lilo. Speak with your veterinarian about getting one of these to keep on hand in case she gets stung again. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Using EPO is definitely an option since your cat is so anemic. Over time, some cats will develop resistance but I have had good success with using EPO. Talk to your vet about the exact protocol and if he/she thinks it is an appropriate option for your cat. I am not sure of his kidney values but it definitely might be the best option to improve his anemia and increase his quality of life.

Hi there. So sorry to hear that Pisces is having this issue. EPO can stimulate red blood cell production and in theory it sounds like a good idea however, it has it's own side effects and some are very serious. Also EPO is outrageously expensive so it is not a very cost effective treatment. Most cats will do well with blood transfusions and treating the underlying cause of the anemia (if one can be found). I hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions you are welcome to post again. Best wishes!

So Terramycin is also called Oxytetracycline, and has been indicated for the treatment of Anaplasmosis, but it is just not used regularly here in the U.S. It is not a drug that is toxic to pets, so no it is not going to be fatal. Pets can have reactions to just about any medication however, so please do monitor Ghontu and report any adverse reactions that can occurs (excessive vomiting, lethargy, etc). Dextrose normal saline is a fluid that has more sugar in it for pets that are not eating well. It can be used safely in your pet and should really be used under the guidance and monitoring of your veterinarian to ensure no complications there. I do hope that this answers your questions and also hope that Ghontu feels better soon! Take care.