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Today, I took my dog back to the vet because her face was completely swollen and her stomach was bright red and blotchy. It's obviously the medication she just started, but my vet doesn't believe dogs have allergic reactions. It's the only vet in the area. FML

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Sounds like your vet needs to go back to school... I would report them. You seem to have the common sense to realise that animals can still have allergic reactions but not everyone is so switched on, it could end up a lot worse for other animal. The website dogs4dogs.com gives advice for dog owners with regards to vets. I hope your dog is feeling better soon

Benadryl works for dogs as an emergency allergy med just as well as it does for humans- double check the dose, but usually 1mg/lb is what is suggested. That should hold your puppet over until you can find a vet that is less of a complete moron. And I also second the idea of reporting that moron to SOMEONE. If your town has an animal shelter, they also might have a vet on staff that isn't the moron extraordinaire. Otherwise, you may have to hoof it to the next vet you can find, either via appointment, or timed for a lull in business if it's an emergency vet.

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you need a new vet asap

Congratulations, you've found the last graduate in his class.

That's kind of scary for a vet to feel that way

I smell a lawsuit!

Report to the avma