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"You can't get rid of the bites, they have to heal on their own. It's just like when we get mosquito bites. Anti-itch medication helps, see your vet if the dog is very itchy. I gave you some information about getting rids of the fleas…"

"Sorry Karen I didn't realise - I won't add links next time :)"

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"Why do you want to feed grain free? Very few dogs have any issues with grains, other than wheat and soy. If you think she has allergies or sensitivities there are options (https://thedailypup.com/best-dog-foods-for-sensitive-stomachs/) but it's…"

"Yah it was the only option I had tho :( I called my vet the next day tho to ask all questions!"

"Emergency vets are the worst. The bottom of the barrel. Now this all makes sense to me. "

"Thank you for everyone’s help!! :)"

"I couldn’t take her to my normal vet because it was on 4th of July & they were closed so I go to an emergency vet!"

"Pediatrics does everything in kilos. I'm super proficient at multiplying and dividing by 2.2. "

"And I found this: To reduce the symptoms of allergies, a dose of 0.25 mg per pound is usually appropriate. Your vet may increase or reduce the dosage based on your dog’s response and whether or not the symptoms have become manageable. It is…"

"http://vectoronto.com/content/uploads/2012/12/InternalMedicineNews4.pdf One kilogram = 2.2 lbs. I had to look that up. :)"

"Jack's internal medicine specialist said a biologic dose was 1 mg for every ten lbs of body weight. 1 mg per lb sounds crazy to me. When JD was having the kind of allergy flare where he is so miserable he is trying to chew his own paw off and…"

"I'm not familiar enough with prednisone dosing in dogs to make a judgment, but in a quick search found 0.25mg - 1mg/lb/day for allergies. 5mg might be a little bit on the higher side to start with, but I don't think it's totally…"

"I doubt those kids are getting more than 4x the biologic dose, though. Steroids are indeed a "miracle drug" in many cases, but they have to be used judiciously, and in the right doses. JD's dermatology specialist was very very…"

"Unless possibly you're talking about an allergic reaction to an insect sting of some sort, in which case a short burst of steroids could be warranted. I often see a steroid pack ordered for kids with poison ivy etc, involving the face. It…"