Why is my hen's face swollen?

[Barnette]

I would think not, it’s not the same medication. Diphenhydramine is inexpensive, can you get some? Most OTC sleep aids are diphenhydramine if you have those.

It's 9pm here, we might be able to get some tomorrow. I'm not old enough to drive but I'll try to convince my parents to go to the store and get some.

 

[Eggcessive]

I wouldn’t use anything but Benadryl, but if you cannot get it tonight, don’t sweat it. Using the Benadryl would just help if it is an allergic reaction to a sting. The swelling should go down eventually on its own, unless there is cellulitis. Antibiotics may be needed if it is that.

 

[Logar]

I wouldn’t use anything but Benadryl

Or a Benadryl equivalent, they are the exact same thing, just one is name brand and the other is half the price

(I assume you know this, I just wanted to mention it for other who might not)

 

[Eggcessive]

Benadryl is what is used for allergic reactions in emergency rooms. A sinus medication for allergies is not used if you show up allergic to something. I would not substitute, but rather, just skip it if you don’t have that one.

 

[Barnette]

Thank you all! It's still early in the morning, but I'll go out and check on Ellie soon and tell you how she looks

 

[tlcmurphy]

Diphenhydramine is the generic name for Benadryl, you can compare the package information if you go to purchase some.

 

[Barnette]

Update: Ellie's face is still swollen this morning and is now a little crusty/watery around the eye. I found an allergy pill that has Diphenhydramine in it, hopefully that will work. I'm about to weigh Ellie to see if the 25mg tablet is the correct dose or if I should break it. Should I clean her eye out? I have Vetericyn ophthalmic gel for animals

 

[Logar]

Update: Ellie's face is still swollen this morning and is now a little crusty/watery around the eye. I found an allergy pill that has Diphenhydramine in it, hopefully that will work. I'm about to weigh Ellie to see if the 25mg tablet is the correct dose or if I should break it. Should I clean her eye out? I have Vetericyn ophthalmic gel for animals

I would use 1/3 of a tablet. That is what I used for Goldie and she is about 6.5 lbs.

 

[Barnette]

Ellie ran off as soon as she heard "come get your medicine!" Now she's hiding somewhere and I literally can't find her

 

[Squawkers]

Ellie ran off as soon as she heard "come get your medicine!" Now she's hiding somewhere and I literally can't find her

I’m sorry, but that’s hilarious