How much benadryl should you give a 5lb dog so you make her relax enough while your giving the dog a hair cut?

Answer 1

You don't give your dog any that could kill it. This is from a dog breeder.

If you wan't to calm your dog pet it while you do it or have it eat while you do it.

DISREGARD THAT!!! Please do not rely on information from breeders; they are NOT veterinarians. I am a pre-vet student and I have worked at a veterinary hospital for over 3 years. DOGS CAN HAVE BENADRYL!! In fact, some of the dogs that we see have had reactions to some vaccines, so we give them an injection of diphenhydramine (generic name for benadryl) before, in order to prevent another allergic reaction. The oral form of diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is even more safe - we usually recommend 1mg of benadryl per 1lb of body weight up to three times daily (i.e., a 25lb dog can safely take one 25mg benadryl tablet every 8 hours).

Again, PLEASE talk to your veterinarian BEFORE relying on what the breeder says. Yes, there are some great breeders out there that work in conjunction with veterinarians, so they don't give clients false information; however, please remember that they are NOT the doctor, and that your veterinarian will always give you a better, more accurate answer.