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∙ 16y agoI would begin with 6.25 mg (1/2 child's dose of 12.5mg)and wait 15-30 minutes. If the swelling has not improved, give an additional 6.25mg. The dog may become sleepy; or sleepy and then excited. Benedryl is a very forgiving drug and it is difficult to overdose with it; however, if your dogs lips and muzzle continue to swell, or there is any difficulty breathing whatsoever, you should get him to a vet immediately so a steroid can be administered IV.
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∙ 11y agoYou should talk with your veterinarian about this - a phone consult is probably enough if your dog has been seen by this veterinarian before and a weight is on file for your dog. Your veterinarian will also describe how to measure out the liquid version (the pills are way too high a dose for most dogs) and how to make sure you have the correct amount.
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∙ 11y agoThe dosage varies depending on size. A veterinarian would know best, as well as what type of benadryl to give the dog.
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∙ 13y agoIt's a human tablet, don't use it... Period.
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∙ 13y agoabsolutely NONE,if your puppy is sick you take it to a vet,DO NOT treat it with human medicine.
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∙ 12y agoYou shouldn't be giving your dog Benedryl. If your dog has allergies, ask your vet for an allergy medicine for dogs.
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Can you give Childrens Benadryl with Childrens NyQuil?
Can I give Childrens Benadryl with Childrens Nyquil?
Do you give the adult Benadryl or children's Benadryl to dogs?
You can give 0.5-1mg of benadryl per pound
Can I give my 12 pound pomeranian a half of a tablet of Benadryl?
No, this would be a very high dose. Call your veterinarian and ask how much Benadryl to give your dog.
How many teaspoons of Benadryl can you give a dog?
My dog has allergies and the vet told me to give her a childrens dose but I would imagine it would depend upon the weight of the dog.
How much benadryl should you give your 7 pound yorkie?
around one mg per pound
How much benadryl ml can i give y dog?
1ml of benadryl can have a dog for each pound.
How much Benadryl can you give a dog that weighs 2lbs?
one milligram per pound.
How do i figure the dosage of Benadryl and claritinto give to dogsfor itching?
For benadryl the dosage is 1mg per pound in mild cases, if there is a severe reaction such as swelling after vaccination you can use 2mg per pound.
How much benadryl can you give a 7 pound dog?
This question should be asked of your veterinarian - you can probably call over to the clinic and ask rather than make an appointment. Unfortunately, trying to get human formulations of diphenhydramine (the drug in Benadryl) into a small enough dosage to be safe for a six pound dog is very difficult.
How much childrens benadryl should you give a less than 5 pound chihuahua?
I use an eyedropper and give mine only a couple of drops. I have to give mine Benedryl when she gets her vaccinations.Additional Answer:Dogs can have 1-2mg of Benadryl per pound, every 8 hours. This can be used to treat allergic reactions, and it also has some anti-anxiety effects. As a general rule, Benadryl is very effective for both dogs and cats, as it is for humans, and, as with humans, the primary side effect is drowsiness, with dogs and cats, as well.
How much benadryl do you give a dog with a snake bite?
1 mg per kilogram ( about 2 mg per pound).
How much benadryl should you give your 8 pound dog in teaspoons I don't have a mg measuring device?
an 8 lb. dog needs 16 mg of Benadryl, so you can give it one teaspoon ofchildren's benadryl which has 12.5 mg. make sure it is regular benadryl and doesn't contain acetaminophen (to check, look at the active ingredients in the box or bottle).
