Giving Benadryl to Dogs?

When my 4 lb Yorkie stepped in a hornet hive and got stung like 10 times, the vet told us to give him some for the pain. It made him really dopey and calm but it didn't harm him. There are lots of sedatives and atni-anxiety meds the vet can perscribe as well though that might be better for ur dog. Just ask the vet which would be better. Hope that helps

The problem with giving any medications for thunderstorms no matter if it is Acepromazine, Benadryl, or another sedative, is that it is going to take at least 40 minutes to really see a full effect... which is a lot of time when you need it for a thunderstorm.

While Benadryl dose have a sedative affect, I highly doubt it would be strong enough to bring a dog with severe anxiety through a storm.

The good news is, is that thunderstorm anxiety is very common, and is easily solved with training. A behaviorist can make a huge difference.

You may also want to try using a cloth muzzle. Not only to protect herself and everything else, but the pressure on the back of the neck can have a relaxing affect on some dogs - similar to picking a puppy up by his scruff.

As everyone else who answered has said, yes it is safe to give your dog Benadryl. The general rule of thumb is to give 1 mg for every 1 pound of body weight. In your case, you would give your dog 45 mg. You need to consult w/ a veterinarian before doing this though. He may up the dosage or cut it back depending on the severity of your dog's allergies. You can always just call him and ask instead of taking your dog in, but I suggest taking him in for an exam to rule out fleas or mites. Your vet can also give her a steroid shot called Depo Medrol to help w/ the itching. Good luck and I hope your dog gets some relief soon!

I do know that my vet sometimes recommends benadryl for it's sedative effects. However, in my personal experience using benadryl for allergies I have never noticed a sedative effect in my own dogs or most of the dogs who do use it for allergies. Of the dozens of dogs I know on benadryl I can honestly only think of one who is sedated by it. If she is reacting to thunderstorms when you give her the benadryl it is even less likely to produce a sedative effect.

Have you tried melatonin? One of the clients at the clinic where I work has a dog who is very afraid of thunderstorms, to the point where a previous vet had prescribed valium. They had a lot of success using melatonin and for their dog it worked better than the valium.

I really wouldn't give a dog benadryl. It's human medicine. Probably not the best idea. Go to your vet and get something to calm your dog that is actually made for a DOG not a human.

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Yes you can and here is some info about it and dosages. Please read carefully. Benadryl: Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine. It is used for the treatment of allergies and atopy, primarily to stop itching. (Atopy is an allergy to something that is inhaled, such as pollen or house dust; also called 'inhalant allergy.') It may also be used to control vomiting and motion sickness, as a mild sedative, and to treat muscle tremors due to certain toxins or medications. Contact your veterinarian if your pet experiences sleepiness, agitation, a rapid heart beat, depressed respiration, an inability to urinate, vomiting, diarrhea, or loss of appetite while being treated with diphenhydramine. Benadryl for Dogs or Cats Benadryl is a brand name for an anti-histamine (diphenhydramine). Although it is considered fairly safe for use in dogs and cats, please be aware that it does have potential adverse side effects. It may interact with other meds that your pet is taking, so do not use it without first consulting your veterinarian. You should also use extreme caution using Benadryl in dogs that have glaucoma, prostatic disease, cardiovascular disease or hyperthyroidism. Benadryl is quite effective when used in proper dosages. Stops itching Controls vomiting Good for motion sickness Can be used as a mild tranquilizer Good for snake bites Useful for vaccination reactions Good for bee stings and insect bites Be sure to use only the plain Benadryl formula. Giving benadryl with other combination of meds could be fatal, so be sure to read the box. Make sure is is Bendadryl ONLY, not a combination of pain relievers. Liquid Benadryl is too high in alcohol content to be safely used for animals. Please use capsule or pill form. Dosage every 8 hours Dogs under 30 lbs and Cats : 10 mg Dogs 30-50 lbs: 25 mg Dogs over 50 lbs: 50 mg Also, if you feed your dog a premium holistic food you will see a difference in your dogs itchy skin. Foods such as: Canidae, Chicken soup For the Dog Lovers Soul, Innova, Wellness, are all great foods that contain only ingredients that are good for your pet. You can find them in the yellow pages under PetFoods/Supplies. Look for stores that advertise holistic foods and you will find a good, quality food there. Foods from the grocery store shelves, and foods such as Iams and Science Diet have by-products in them, along with dyes, BHA, BHT, and ethoxiquin. All ingredients that can cause many medical conditions in dogs, including itchy skin. Also, add Safflower Oil to your dogs food. 1 TBSP in each meal should do the trick. Best to you.

I would consult with the Vet as you plan to, most people I know that have tried it on their dogs, after the Vet saying it was O.K. said that it done nothing to calm their dogs, doesn't help me sleep either, somebody told me to try it, for my greyhound the Vet gave her a low dose of valium and it helped we had to see how the dose worked we did have to increase it a bit , my Black Lab is like a nut case in a thunder storm and she is on stronger stuff from the Vet but I can't read his writing on the prescription, but you Vet may have his own ideas, he knows your dog, I have another Grey that doesn't even open her eyes for a storm and comes with me to watch fire works on the 4th of July and loves it she watches them go into the sky and just wags her tail, their all different.

I have never used it to calm my dogs down but i do give my Chihuahua a 1/4 of a child's benadryl when is allergies kick up..

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After I started training my dog, he became very attached to me and loves to stay by side as long as he can. But just going to them won't help. You have to practice what they teach you outside of the class and you need to keep up with it at least every now and then after the class ends otherwise they'll just go back to previous habits. This course is a really good place to go for dog obedience classes. It get's your dog around other people and dogs to socialize while getting the training you need. As for electric collars, I would say to not get one. In my experience, they're only a negative effect on your dog. I mean of course you're going to need to correct your dog, but being positive and encouraging your dog works a lot faster and easier.

Every dog is different, so unless you have a german shepherd or a really smart dog, it might take a while to train her. You might get frustrated with her, but go easy. She's still a puppy and has a lot of energy. A backyard or somewhere to run will help her get rid of a lot of energy that might cause her to misbehave from boredom.

It is okay to give ur dog benadryl every once in a while.

Best of Luck!

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