Is it safe to give a dog Benadryl to treat allergies?
March 20th, 2007 by admin
pennylanegal asked:
My dog has severe itching due to allergies and it gets so expensive to go to the vet every month and get a $100 cortisone shot. I would like to look into some home remedies that might provide relief for my 7 1/2 year old Yorkie. Does anyone know if Benadryl is safe for dogs and if it works (what would be the correct dosage be)? Any ideas would be much appreciated…thank you
I am currently feeding him Addiction brand kangeroo and apples dog food.
My dog has severe itching due to allergies and it gets so expensive to go to the vet every month and get a $100 cortisone shot. I would like to look into some home remedies that might provide relief for my 7 1/2 year old Yorkie. Does anyone know if Benadryl is safe for dogs and if it works (what would be the correct dosage be)? Any ideas would be much appreciated…thank you
I am currently feeding him Addiction brand kangeroo and apples dog food.- Posted in Allergies
March 20th, 2007 at 7:14 pm
It is safe, but you do want to call the vet and ask what dosage to give. You don’t have to take them in, just call and ask. Dogs metabolize things differently than we do, and it will go by weight rather than age (as the dosage goes for people).
Also, depending on what causes the allergy, it may or may not work. Your best bet along with the benadryl or any other allergy medication is to also make sure you try and minimize the exposure to whatever is causing the allergy.
March 23rd, 2007 at 11:25 pm
I would consult a vet though…they will tell you what you can and can’t give your dog.
Dog’s don’t usually get allergies for no reason….it is usually a result from something they are exposed to….something they eat, something on the grass….
March 26th, 2007 at 5:44 pm
Only if your vet advised it and gave you the proper dosage.
March 29th, 2007 at 6:46 am
talk to your vet first about giving him Benadryl. So you don’t end up overdosing him
March 29th, 2007 at 12:22 pm
No! whatever you do, do not give it benadryl if you do that could be fatal. You might try some of the over the counter medicines at a vet/pharmacy. But do not give it people medicine. I tried it once and my dog got very sick after that. You should also make sure that your dog isn’t allergic to any meds.
March 29th, 2007 at 8:26 pm
It is safe and I have given it to my Lab for her allergies, but you need to check with the vet about the correct dosage, and you need to use children’s Benadryl, not adults.
Have you tried antihistamines, I get these form the vet, not very expensive and they do work better than Benadryl.
March 29th, 2007 at 10:35 pm
well my dad gave our 5 year old min-pin, daschund mix benadryl when he had some back pain and an ear inffection and it seemed to work out fine. i’m not sure the ammount he gave him. i would ask your vet though to see what they would recomend. hope this helped.
April 2nd, 2007 at 3:12 am
Yes. I recommend using childrens liquid benadryl so you can give the correct amount. 1-2 mg per pound. 2 mg being if it is a very bad allergy causing itching and hives. It is not harmful. Use a medicine dropper to get the correct dosage and put into the check to let them drink it. At 2 mg it will make your dog sleepy.
If this is an on going allergy the way to treat the dog is to find out what is causing it. What food are you feeding your dog. I bet that is the problem.
April 4th, 2007 at 11:39 pm
Is it okay for a dog to eat a pound of chocolate?
Go to your vet for allergy medicine!
April 6th, 2007 at 9:04 am
My vet has suggested Benedryl and also Claritin for my dog’s allergies. You just need to find out the proper dose.
April 7th, 2007 at 1:31 am
Not if it has a decongestant.
April 9th, 2007 at 6:13 pm
yes it’s safe just don’t give him/her a lot. if it’s doesn’t weight alot about 1/2 teaspoon should be enough. if u want u can give him a little less to see how it’s going to work. that way if it not enough u will and if the 1/2 is too much then if u start w/ less than 1/2 a teaspoon and work your way up it would be better. but it want hurt the dog it might make him sleepy but thats about it. good luck
April 10th, 2007 at 12:52 am
Benadryl is safe to use on dogs in the correct dosage, though like with people it’s not best to use more than a week or so in a row.
If he has a skin allergies, a topical spray from the vet would probably be best. Basically a steroidal spray that you just spray and the itchy part and it relieves itching - nothing internal and no shot necessary. My dog also has bad allergies and it works wonders… spray a couple times a day for 4 or 5 days and the rash is gone… the bottle lasts months and is only like 20-some dollars.
However, if you do really want to give Benadryl… don’t do so for a long period of time, and I’d suggest calling the vet for dosage. The 1-2 milligram per lb rule (generally 2 to 3 times a day max) is basically good, but it can vary depending on severity (such as with a person… a poison oak rash is gonna require more than a couple bug bites, etc…) and other health factors. Basically, just call a vet who knows your dog’s medical history and ask them… as we obviously don’t know all the specifics.
April 10th, 2007 at 8:08 am
Check the benadril bottle and if it says tested on animals it is safe….. i think it is but i dont want to kill your poor yorkie