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Dex is good and will clear up the hives. however, it
is a steroid and is to be used for the short term.
Under long term use, like any steroid, it can cause
som real problems.

Benadryl is pretty innocuous and less likely to cause
any adverse reactions. 

I'll use Dex in a crisis, like last month when my
grandson left the  gate unlocked and my 21 YO stallion
got in with the riding horses. It ended in a chase and
kicking match, with the old man getting walloped badly
in the neck by Star. He couldn't breathe because of
the swelling. Dex helped him immesely and took down
the swelling so he could breathe again. Poor old boy!
So I'm not against it, but just want to caution about
its use.

chris


--- Karen Clanin <kclanin@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> At 11:52 AM 8/11/04, A. Perez wrote:
> > Ask you vet if there is any sort of anytihistamine
> he can
> > prescribe for the hives.  I'd try to avoid
> stressing her until
> > they clear up.
>
> had a young horse with hives years ago. he was
> treated with was 
> dexamethazone when he would break out which you get
> from your vet.
>
> karen 
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