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Cranberry21 wrote: ↑04 Jun 2021, 19:58 Thanks Jill.

Phoebe was diagnosed in Jan. 2021 with hypothyroidism. She takes Thyroxine (though I notice her tail hair is falling out again).

I have not tried an antihistamine with her. Would you suggest children’s Benadryl (no xylitol)? Would I give the same dose as if she was stung by a bee, for example? What is the benefit? Does an antihistamine help with nutrient absorption?

BTW, not sure who suggested it but today I made her scrambled egg whites (one yolk) and mixed them into her rice. I’ll see how she does with them.

Mister Admin wrote: ↑15 Jun 2021, 17:17 Hi All, there was a (hopefully temporary) issue with Alex's posts going into an unpublished queue which should be ok now.

Hi Alex, nice profile pic BTW

Olesia711 wrote: ↑15 Jun 2021, 20:40 Hi Alex,

I do not think that Benedryl would help with nutrient absorption....
Can you get slippery elm powder... it is a powder that is made from the American Elm tree and is a mucilage and prebiotic and soothes the intestinal walls but it must be given with enough liquid because it is a thickener... this might be something that can help.....
https://epi4dogs.com/slippery-elm/

I know SLippery Elm is safe for dogs with EPI, IBD, Pancreatitis..... it is jsut with SLippery ELm very often less is better. Too much can cause gastro issues......... but a little bit can really help!

If you cannot get any slippery elm powder for dogs........ i know you have guar gum.... it will do the same thing as Slippery Elm powder.... BUT i have no idea how much or how little to give ... and this too need to be given with plenty of water since it is a thickener..... also if you give too much (like SLippery Elm) , it can actually cause loose stools and stomach cramping/bloating.... but when give just a tiny amount it can really help make everything feel better. Maybe ask your vet about guar gum powder????