Question:
Does anyone know any home remedies for dogs who have asthma or allergies?

i have a beagle-mix. she is about 11 years old. she has problems w/ her breathing. sometimes she has "weezing attacks" water doesnt seem to help. when she is sleeping she breathes very heavy and it seems she is having trouble breathing. she has done this for a while now, but we were living somewhere else and she didnt do it there but now that we are home again she does. she is an indoor/outdoor dog. if anyone knows what could be causing this or anything that might help, please let me know. besides of course taking her to the vet. any kind of natural remedies or medicine or something.

Answer: treat the dog as if it were a child...get an air purifier in the home to free the air of allergens; also, make sure your home is a smoke-free enviroment, as that can really set off the dog's asthma....also, some vets tell dog owners to buy claritin or benadryl (over-the-counter) to help their pets with their allergies....talk to your vet about that option. it sounds crazy but i've seen it all before...prozac puppies and claritin kitties!