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susie j asked in PetsDogs · 1 decade ago

how much benadryl for dogs?

can anyone tell me (for certain) how many benadryl pills to give a 65 lb dog? I know she can take 1 but i'm thinking 2 would be ok. thanks for your help

Update:

thanks everyone!!

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  • Leigh
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    1 to 2 mg per pound of body weight, never to exceed 4mg per pound. Start with two 25mg tablets and go from there. I'd personally never go over the 2 mg per pound dosage.

  • 1 decade ago

    You can give them up to 4 original benadryl tablets.

    My dog had an ear infection a couple weeks ago and the vet told us this.

    EDIT: She weighs 55lbs btw.

  • 1 decade ago

    My vet said an adult dose. The box says an adult can take 1 or 2, so I gave my dog two. He was fine.

  • 1 decade ago

    someone just answered that for me because my dogs allergic to bee stings. he said 1 capsule every 28 pounds. i wouldnt go more than 2

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