She turned me into a newt.

I know, I know, I know but I am unemployed and would like to avoid a vet visit and I need advice.

I've got a dog who has skin allergies. She's a Lab/Chow mix so she has super thick fur (sleek on the outside, fluffy underneath) and that just complicates matters. I think her skin allergies are acting up the past few days. When I scratch her, she indicates that parts are itching very badly and she has been panting very loudly today. I don't have any Benedryl, which she has had before but I do have Chlor-Trimeton. I found online dosage info but it seems Chlor-Trimeto is riskier than Benedryl for dogs and I don't want to risk anything.

Anybody got any help? Until I know something for sure I will continue with non-drug treatment--scratches, brushing, oatmeal baths, etc.

First, how old are your kids and second, how picky are you about who they stay with

1) For short periods, like playdates?

2) Overnights?

3) Trips out of state?

3a) With relatives?
3b) With friends?

I gotta tell ya, I'm enjoying this Fantasy Football thing. Winning rules.

*tap, tap, tap*

Is this thing on?

So, how's everyone?

AMBER ALERT info:



From here.

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Hey, I need your help.

Any of you guys who do work or have worked in hospitals with ICUs:

What is/was the policy on visitation by children?

Did they allow children only above a certain age? Did they ever make exceptions?

Anyone visited an ICU with small children? Where and what ages were the children?

Happy Birthday, sadillac!

Hope your day is a good one!

Mendy?

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Happy Birthday, big_girl!