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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.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoTypically, you give 1-2 mg per pound. So for a 3 pound dog, give 3 to 6 mg of Benadryl.
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How much Benadryl can you give a dog that weighs 2lbs?
one milligram 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 much benadryl ml can i give y dog?
1ml of benadryl can have a dog for each pound.
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).
How much liquid benadryl do you give a 12 pound dog?
I am a registered Vet assistant, and have been working at a vet clinic for some time. WE give liquid and pill form benadryl quite often to dogs. The rule of thumb is 1mg per pound. For example: a 25lb dog can take 25mg of benadryl. I read on a veterinarian hospital page that you were NOT supposed to give the liquid form of benadryl to dogs.
How much benadryl do you give a 18 pound dog?
That depends on how many milligrams of diphenhydramine are in each teaspoonful of the liquid, why you're giving the Benadryl, and whether or not your dog is receiving any other medications. Contact your Vet. He/she will know the correct dose for your pet.
How much adult capsules do you give a 14 pound dog benedrayl?
A dog should be give only regular strength Benadryl. For a small dog, it' probably easier to give it the liquid children's formula. The standard dose is one milligram for every pound given twice daily. So for your 14 pound dog, give 12-14 milligrams, twice a day. (If the lesser dose works, all the better!)
How much pill form benadryl can a 15lb dog get?
You shouldn't give an animal liquid benadryl. The liquid formula has too much alcohol in it and could cause alcohol poisoning. The dose for benadryl tablets is 1 mg per pound three times a day. Generally benadryl comes in 25 mg tablets , so you can cut one in half for your dog. It generally does only a fair job for itching in dogs. If the problem persists make and appointment with your vet.
What happens if you give a four pound dog Benadryl?
Never give a dog human medicines unless instructed to do so by a veterinarian. You will need to give the dog considerably less than the over the counter package indicates because of the fairly big size difference between a human and a small dog. In canines, Benadryl can be used to treat allergies, much like it is in humans, as well as anxiety.
How much is too much Benadryl for a dog?
Yes !! do not use that much. What are you giving it to your dog for? Remember there are 2 kinds of Benadryl an antihistimine and a decongestant. Assuming you are using the anithistamine, I'd check with your vet.
Can you give a dog Benadryl for rashes?
Yes
