how much benadryl can i give my dog??

Question

i think our vet said 2....he's 100lbs.

basically, i'm just looking for a consensus, if i don't get one then i'll have to call my vet which can be a pain in the you know what!

thanks everyone.

Answer 1

2 sounds fine. I had a dog who was only around 40lbs that I used to give two in the am and two in the pm.

Plus the last time I was at the vet, she mentioned Benadryl to us and mentioned that a dogs absorption is different than a humans.

Use should be fine with giving your dog two!

Answer 2

why would you give your dog benadryl in the first place? Is this what your vet recommended? For what? Whether or not it's a pain in the a**, you need to call the vet's office and find out for sure just what he recommends for your dog. You do want what's best for your "little" friend, don't you? Don't go by consensus, go by the professional, they know what they're doing whereas we can only guess.

Hope your pooch gets better, whatever problem he has!

Answer 3

then 2

Answer 4

A consensus is not what you take to decide how much medicine you give your dog. You need to ask you vet and write it down so you don't forget. It may be a pain, but if you had remembered in the first place you wouldn't have to ask him again.

Answer 5

Call your vet>How much a pain can it be to make 1 call that can save your loved one harm? Be very careful,,only give as directed by a vet.

Answer 6

i think you better ring your vet it will go on dogs weight dont trust some of the answers you get on here your dogs health is too important

Answer 7

always go by the weight on the back of the bottle- just like you would for your child- that was what my vet told me after allergic reaction to shots-hope this helps.

Answer 8

An adult dose that is usually 2- 25mg each