Benadryl is a medication intended for humans not animals. There is a risk of a slow and painful death if given to a cat or any other animal.
I was going to give my 10lb cat 1.25 ml of Benadryl. I got one little drop on the back of his tongue and he went BALLISTIC! I don't recommend the liquid. I went back and purchased the pill form. If you have trouble with that, they make medicine pouches you can purchase at PetSmart. It's a small treat with a whole for the pill. The cat gobbles it down without realizing he has taken any medication. Plus, this way it is far less tramatic for him.
No! Benadryl is a human drug, for human use only! If you must give your cat medication, take it to a vet and have them diagnose it. The medicine they perscribe may be similar to Benadryl, but it really isn't safe to put it anywhere near a cat.
If you have accidentally given your cat too much Benadryl, it can result in symptoms such as drowsiness, dry mouth, vomiting, and in severe cases, difficulty breathing or seizures. It is important to contact your veterinarian immediately for guidance and treatment.
DO NOT do this yourself. If you want your beloved pet humanely euthanized, please have a Veterinarian do this. You can make an appointment with your Vet to come to your house to humanely euthanize your pet. Just don't try to do this yourself as you could end up causing much suffering for you pet which I am sure you do not wish to do.
Euthanasia
No, you cannot. However, if your cat is far too sick or cannot move, you can ask for a vet to visit the house and administer the injection there. Never attempt to euthanize the cat yourself, as you can easily cause much pain and suffering to the animal.
To euthanize a cat, the humane thing to do is take the cat to a vet. The veterinarian uses sodium pentanol and a barbiturate so the cat passes painlessly. Insulin will kill a cat, but the cat will needlessly suffer.
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Before giving your cat any medication, please consult your vet first! Only your vet will be able to tell you the correct dosage for your cat. A cat drooling after giving Benadryl seems to be common. A cat will drool or foam at the mouth when eating something with an unpleasant taste, so it is likely that Benadryl does not taste pleasant to a cat. If you are at all worried, take your cat to the vet immediately. It is very easy to overdose a cat on human medication, and if this is the case the cat will need emergency treatment.
It is safe to give cats benadryl when you have the proper dosing. Consult your veterinarian to find out how many mg per pound you should be giving before hand. Also, ask if there are any possible side effects or interactions if your pet is currently on medacation. Benadryl is often used by veterinarians as a sedative as well as an antihistamine, but there are other options.
When looking for a shelter for a pet that you can no longer care for - it is best to specifically look for "No Kill Shelters." These shelters specialize in taking in pets and do not euthanize the animals if an immediate adoption is not possible.
Your best option is to take your cat to your veterinarian and be honest immediately about exactly how much money you can afford to spend on your cat. If your cat was bitten by something poisonous and you can't afford to treat, the vet may be able to humanely euthanize your cat so it doesn't suffer an agonizing death.
Yes, a dog can overdose on Benadryl, and it doesn't take as much as you might think.
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depends on reason, if the cat is suffering with a deadly disease then yes it is illegal, the cat can be euthanized and the body can be tested then disposed of properly to cut down on the spread of the disease.
Never give a cat human medicine. Human medicine is much stronger than cat or dog medicine and you could easily overdose the cat. The sneezing and watery eyes could be a sign of Respiratory Infection (cat flu). Take it to a vet just in case.