what is the right dosage of benadryl to give a dog?

Question

I've been reading online about it being okay to give your dog benadryl for allergies and I was wondering if someone could tell me the mg/weight. I have a 23lb beagle/basset mix and I wasn't sure if I should give him children's benadryl or regular benadryl and how much? Also is there any good websites to read up about what supplements I could give him for his skin??

Answer 1

Our labs weigh about 90 pounds each, we give them 4 25mg tabs at a time. It works wonders for them, and doesn't seem to knock them out. Your best bet however, would be to call a vet, they will be able to tell you over the phone how much is appropriate for your dogs weight.

For their skin (and a great coat) we give them a food supplement called 'The Missing Link' . It has many vitamins, anti-oxidants, fiber, and other things in it. There are a few different formulas, so you would have to research which one would be the best for you. We get at our vets office, and a local store here called Farm and Fleet also carries it. I am sure many of the online pet supply places also carry it.

Long Live Jambi

Answer 2

Definitely a vet question as the amount will differ based on weight and the extent of the issue. For example, I had a 5 pound puppy that had a reaction from distemper and became as big as a watermelon and they gave her a human sized dose to solve that. If it is just for the sniffles I would go by the weight to ml the earlier person stated. Wing it by the vet either way!

Answer 3

The usual doseage is 1mg per pound. Its important to make sure you use plain benadryl, nothing that says cold and sinus. These contain tylenol and other medications dogs cant take. You should have your dog seen by a vet first to make sure it is allergies you are seeing and not a skin infection or other problem.

Answer 4

Here's a site that will tell you about this and other otc meds

http://animalsunlimited.net/meds.htm

Answer 5

huh?

Answer 6

Please check with your vet about this.