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Hi XXXXXXXX, Well, Temaril P is a drug that contains a steroid. Deramaxx is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication. They are not supposed to be used together due to the fact that they can cause severe stomach ulcers. I have not heard of them causing ulcers in the eyes though. Now that being said, the dose of steroids in Temaril P is very small so the chance of him getting stomach ulcers from it combined with the Deramaxx is pretty slim. If I were you I would do the following: 1. Stop the Temaril P 2. Buy Prilosec OTC (omeprazole) from any drug store and give your dog 20mg once a day. This is an anti-ulcer medication. Do this every day for 30 days. 3. Try giving Benadryl for the itching. The dose is about 1-2mg per pound of body weight. So if you have a 50# dog you would give 50-100mg which is 2-4 tablets at a time. You can give that dose up to every 8 hours to control the itching. I agree with you. I would not change the diet. I hope this helps. Let me know if you have more questions or if you need help with dosing information. Dr. Hinson

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Answered:	11/5/2009

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