My puppy has alleigies just wanted to know if it will hurt her
2006-08-09 14:47:01 · 37 answers · asked by Lindsey D 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Please don't give medication to your pet just because someone on line tells you it's O.K. You have no idea who any of us are. Having said that... If the dog is over 4 months of age you can safely give 2 mg per pound of benadryl. The only side effect with this medication is it may make the pup sleepy. I'm only telling you this because others said yes, and some even said give adult bendaryl. The dosage goes by weight. Not just some willy nilly idea of what to give. Please call your vet in the morning and get their advise. For tonight if you insist on giving meds then please follow the formula above. NEVER give tylenol, ibuprophen, or any other drug without consulting a lisensed doctor first. PLEASE!!!
2006-08-09 14:55:40 · answer #1 · answered by k9resq 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister's dog takes Benadryl...I am not sure how much you would give a puppy, though...I know that they can take the same kind as humans because I had an allergy attack at her house and they gave me some of the dog's medicine.. She said that the vet told her that it was the same thing just different doses...It worked for me. (I know it's weird that I took a dog's medicine, but if you have ever had a bad allergy attack you would know that you are willing to take anything to get it to go away)
2006-08-09 14:54:22 · answer #2 · answered by Lindz9901 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My vet recommended giving my puppy one childrens benadryl for her allergies, but you should definitely check with your vet first to make sure it's just allergies and that the benadryl will be ok. Hope your puppy gets better soon!!!
2006-08-09 15:55:06 · answer #3 · answered by oaklawngirl04 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends what she's alergic to. On a daily basis I would not recommend giving Benadryl.
But if she's stung by a bee/wasp you may. I think 1 normal adult pill is 25 mg, they take 1 pill per 25lbs of the animal.
Keep in mind if your dog has allergies that there is always the chance that she could also be allergic to Benadryl too!
2006-08-09 14:57:21 · answer #4 · answered by Bride2B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Benadryl is fine if your dog is allergic to bee stings. I would want to know if the allergies are caused by something specific. What are you feeding your dog? If you are feeding your puppy "grocery store food", check the back and read the ingredients list. If any of the first 5 ingredients contain "by product" get rid of it. Also, wheat and beef are two top culprits of allergies in dogs. Wellness makes a great food for dogs with allergies. Besides the needed vitamins, it only contains 5 ingredients. There are also great foods available that contain no wheat. Try putting your dog on a diet of dog food which is wheat free (and don't forget wheat free treats). The proper food for your pet will make a world of difference.
2006-08-09 14:53:58 · answer #5 · answered by Chick with pets 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T GIVE YOUR PUPPY ANY MEDICATION!!!! Unless you have a vet degree... which you don't cos you are asking here - which is completely fair.
Take your sweetumz to a vet for help. You have no idea how your baby could react to the medicine.
Your vet MAY approve it - but you should at least call and discuss before moving forward, if not taking the doggie in. What if it isn't really allergies? You need to be sure.
Good luck!!
2006-08-09 14:51:58 · answer #6 · answered by Jewelz_4_U 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vet told my mother to give her Maltese 1 children's benadryl twice a day. Adult strength is too much. But consult your vet before you give your puppy anything. Weight, diet, the type of allergy can make a lot of difference.
2006-08-09 14:52:10 · answer #7 · answered by Emm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can Give a puppy or a dog Benadryl. But call your vet or a vet to see how much to give. So you don't overdose it. It goes by their wieght . Glad I can help.
2006-08-09 15:19:29 · answer #8 · answered by Love dogs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's a pretty bad idea. you never know what kind of reaction your dog will have to the antihistamine and it'd suck if something should happen to your puppy as a result of the benadryl. best to ask the vet what might be a better choice.
good luck.
2006-08-09 14:50:51 · answer #9 · answered by pyg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the puppy has allergies, don't give it anything without consulting a vet first. Better to ge safe than sorry. Good luck.
2006-08-09 18:05:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋