My English Bulldog keeps itching, can I give her Benedryl?

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I recently was given a English Bulldog. She is very healthy looking but keeps itching on her back and back legs. The lady I got her from said you have to get a shot from the vet to stop it, but I was wondering if anyone knows a home or over-the-counter remedy (THEY HAVE USED) on their dog.?

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Yes, for some relief for now the benadryl is a quick fix. You need to calculate the weight of your dog for the dosage. I would say start with 25 mgs. to be safe.I have a boxer and the vet said 50mgs 3 times a day is fine.She was sleeping a lot but it helped a lot.

dogger · Answer

First take the dog to a vet.

There are lots of reasons for itching and Benadryl may not solve it.  It may be a nutritional or chemical deficiency, or an allergy to food.

I have used various over-the-counter preparations on my dogs for various reasons, but AFTER I know what is causing the problem. 

Take you good Bully friend to the vet.

&lt;3pirates&lt;3 · Answer

first, i would not give you dog benedry. Go to your vet she might have skin allegeries and they will give her medicine.  
If you got a new carpet put in it could be that (i learned that when i volentered at a vet)

samanny · Answer

Yeas but you need to find out why she is itiching, talk to a vet.

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My English Bulldog keeps itching, can I give her Benedryl?

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