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Not necessarily. You should use whatever the vet prescribes. Calculating dosage for dogs for human medicines is difficult to impossible without training since it is often based on type of medicine, dog weight and the medication strength and route of administration, such as milligrams per kilogram of dog weight.
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∙ 10y agoThis will depend upon the cause of the itching. If the dog truly has itching secondary to an allergic reaction, Benadryl (diphenhydramine) will probably help mitigate the symptoms. However, dogs can also have itchy skin due to dry skin, external parasites, skin infections, neuropathies and a variety of other problems - Benadryl won't do anything to reduce the itching in these cases.
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∙ 13y agoBenedryl can be given to dogs for Allergies. Benedryl does not help anxiety. Talk to your vet about specific dosages and medications.
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Actually, Benadryl does have some anti-anxiety effects, for dogs.
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.
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∙ 13y agoYes you can.
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Is it possible that Benadryl would help your little Maltese dog instead of giving her the drug Atopica?
Benadryl is a completely different type of drug to Atopica. Atopica is often used for allergys especially skin problems (perhaps this is what is wrong with your dog?). It is a very good drug and acts to dampen down the inappropriate immune response your dog is experiencing helping her feel more comfortable and less itchy. Benadryl is not licensed for use is dogs and comes in a strength made for humans, not a little Maltese! Please, please don't use it on your dog. She is on one of the best drugs for allergys there is. It isn't worth risking her health just to save some money.
How much benadryl ml can i give y dog?
1ml of benadryl can have a dog for each pound.
Can mysister just have allergys instead of athsma cause she only coughs around my cats?
well it is so but i would get her allergy tested!
Will Benadryl make a dog sleep?
It would be better to talk to a vet to get the proper medication.Benadryl is designed for human use, and may be harmful to dog.
What are the causes of steroid use?
Usually thinking you are not very good at a sport or thinking that you are so good but you would be better if you took steroids.
What are causes of using steroid's?
Usually thinking you are not very good at a sport or thinking that you are so good but you would be better if you took steroids.
What would happen if you did not have steroids?
the stuff that happens to people who takes steroids wont happen to you:)
Are Dianabol Steroids bad for you?
Considering that steroids are bad for you in general, I would say that they are bad for you.
What would happen if you put steroids into a worm?
It would depend upon which steroids you used, and in what concentration. Steroids are used in humans to enhance muscle growth, but it would not have the same effect on a worm's muscles, which are quite different in structure.
Was Serena Williams on steroids?
I would bet that many sports personalities are on steroids or something similar.
Is Benadryl good for dog ear aches?
Benadryl is an antihistamine (helps allergies) which means that it would not help an ear infection.
Are there poison ivy treatments that don't involve creams or steroids?
Waiting it out would be the only option. There are many expensive over the counter soaps and one-time creams. These are often very effective but only within an hour or two of contact. At this point most people do not even know they have been exposed. Poison Ivy is an allergic reaction or body has to the oils in the leaves of the plant, therefore the only way to relieve symptoms would be topical or oral steroids. For minor cases, Benadryl, a first generation anti-histamine may be an appropriate option. However, due to its heavily sedating nature, benadryl may be a bad choice.
