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Crowe
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Apr 20, 2014

Question re: Benedryl & dogs

We've decided to try Jesse on Benedryl to see if it helps his skin issues as it's undoubtedly some form of allergic reaction (it went nuts when everything started to bloom this past Tuesday). He's 50 lbs so I know the dose would be 50 mg. We gave him 25 mg this morning just to make sure he would react badly or be to sleep. He tolerated it well. My question is would he get the same benefit if we give him 25 mg twice a day vs. 50 once a day? We're not even sure if it's going to help but since it won't hurt it's worth a shot.
  • Earl_E's avatar
    Earl_E
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    Apr 20, 2014
    DavisK wrote:
    My vet said that grain-free dog food helps dogs with allergies.


    Only true with grain allergies not pollen. Actually, very few dogs, just like humans, have food allergies. For those few it helps...for the rest, dog food producers are just trying to sell their food.
  • Code2High's avatar
    Code2High
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    Apr 20, 2014
    He'd get the fifty two or three times a day.

    Benadryl takes some getting used to with dogs, because it just does not affect them the way it does humans. If there's a sedative effect at all, it is VERY subtle.
  • Wally_Walleye's avatar
    Wally_Walleye
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    Apr 20, 2014
    split the dose, 25 in am and 25 in pm, will cover for 24 hours instead of just 6. If it doesn't start to help in 2 to 3 days take the dog to the vet. There are other things they can give you to help reduce the reaction. Good Luck
  • DavisK's avatar
    DavisK
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    Apr 20, 2014
    My vet said that grain-free dog food helps dogs with allergies.
  • DutchmenSport's avatar
    DutchmenSport
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    Apr 20, 2014
    We've given our dogs Benadryl for allergies and itching. Usually twice a day, morning and right before we went to bed.
  • Crowe's avatar
    Crowe
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    Apr 20, 2014
    Bottle says to take every 4-6 hours so I'm assuming that's not time release.

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