{"id":5107,"date":"2022-04-04T16:15:47","date_gmt":"2022-04-04T16:15:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-benadryl-is-not-safe-for-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-04-05T12:29:31","modified_gmt":"2022-04-05T12:29:31","slug":"which-benadryl-is-not-safe-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-benadryl-is-not-safe-for-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Benadryl is not safe for dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-benadryl-is-not-safe-for-dogs\/#Which_Benadryl_is_not_safe_for_dogs\" title=\"Which Benadryl is not safe for dogs?\">Which Benadryl is not safe for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-benadryl-is-not-safe-for-dogs\/#What_ingredient_in_Benadryl_is_bad_for_dogs\" title=\"What ingredient in Benadryl is bad for dogs?\">What ingredient in Benadryl is bad for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-benadryl-is-not-safe-for-dogs\/#Is_all_Benadryl_safe_for_dogs\" title=\"Is all Benadryl safe for dogs?\">Is all Benadryl safe for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-benadryl-is-not-safe-for-dogs\/#How_much_Benadryl_is_toxic_to_a_dog\" title=\"How much Benadryl is toxic to a dog?\">How much Benadryl is toxic to a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-benadryl-is-not-safe-for-dogs\/#Which_Benadryl_is_safe_for_dogs\" title=\"Which Benadryl is safe for dogs?\">Which Benadryl is safe for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-benadryl-is-not-safe-for-dogs\/#How_much_Benadryl_can_I_give_my_dog_for_sedation\" title=\"How much Benadryl can I give my dog for sedation?\">How much Benadryl can I give my dog for sedation?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-benadryl-is-not-safe-for-dogs\/#What_can_you_give_a_dog_for_severe_itching\" title=\"What can you give a dog for severe itching?\">What can you give a dog for severe itching?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-benadryl-is-not-safe-for-dogs\/#How_much_Benadryl_can_a_20lb_dog_have\" title=\"How much Benadryl can a 20lb dog have?\">How much Benadryl can a 20lb dog have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-benadryl-is-not-safe-for-dogs\/#How_much_Benadryl_can_I_give_my_dog_for_storm_anxiety\" title=\"How much Benadryl can I give my dog for storm anxiety?\">How much Benadryl can I give my dog for storm anxiety?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-benadryl-is-not-safe-for-dogs\/#What_is_the_best_allergy_medicine_for_dogs\" title=\"What is the best allergy medicine for dogs?\">What is the best allergy medicine for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-benadryl-is-not-safe-for-dogs\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_Benadryl_to_get_out_of_a_dogs_system\" title=\"How long does it take for Benadryl to get out of a dog\u2019s system?\">How long does it take for Benadryl to get out of a dog\u2019s system?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-benadryl-is-not-safe-for-dogs\/#What_happens_if_you_give_your_dog_too_much_Benadryl\" title=\"What happens if you give your dog too much Benadryl?\">What happens if you give your dog too much Benadryl?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-benadryl-is-not-safe-for-dogs\/#Can_Benadryl_cause_seizures_in_dogs\" title=\"Can Benadryl cause seizures in dogs?\">Can Benadryl cause seizures in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-benadryl-is-not-safe-for-dogs\/#Why_is_my_dog_so_itchy_but_has_no_fleas\" title=\"Why is my dog so itchy but has no fleas?\">Why is my dog so itchy but has no fleas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-benadryl-is-not-safe-for-dogs\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_anxiety_when_traveling\" title=\"What can I give my dog for anxiety when traveling?\">What can I give my dog for anxiety when traveling?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-benadryl-is-not-safe-for-dogs\/#Why_do_dogs_lick_their_paws\" title=\"Why do dogs lick their paws?\">Why do dogs lick their paws?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Benadryl_is_not_safe_for_dogs\"><\/span>Which Benadryl is not safe for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Small dogs under 25 pounds can take the children\u2019s formula of liquid Benadryl. Liquid children\u2019s formula is easier for measuring the proper dosage for smaller dogs than the tablets. Stick to the children\u2019s formula of liquid Benadryl as the adult version contains alcohol, which is toxic to dogs.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-ingredient-in-benadryl-is-bad-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_ingredient_in_Benadryl_is_bad_for_dogs\"><\/span>What ingredient in Benadryl is bad for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Benadryl formulated with just diphenhydramine is a human medicine that can used as an extra-label medication for dogs, as well. It is critical that you check the ingredients on the label as some varieties have additional ingredients such as phenylephrine, which can be dangerous to your pet.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-all-benadryl-safe-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_all_Benadryl_safe_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is all Benadryl safe for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For most dogs, the appropriate dosage of Benadryl is perfectly safe. It will begin to reduce symptoms like skin rashes in about an hour. Getting the dosage right is important because most Benadryl tablets are intended for humans. Some dogs can be quite small, so they need less Benadryl than a person.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-benadryl-is-toxic-to-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_Benadryl_is_toxic_to_a_dog\"><\/span>How much Benadryl is toxic to a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For an 18-kg dog, this would equate to 36 to 72 mg diphenhydramine or 1 to 1.5 tablets. The margin of safety is relatively narrow within this group of antihistamines, with adverse effects occurring at or less than 1 mg\/kg above therapeutic doses (12).<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RWf1rC6Ras0\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"which-benadryl-is-safe-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Benadryl_is_safe_for_dogs\"><\/span>Which Benadryl is safe for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The standard dosage for oral Benadryl for dogs is 1 mg per pound of body weight, given 2-3 times a day. Most diphenhydramine tablets are 25 mg, which is the size used for a 25-pound dog. But the safest way to give the proper dose is to ask your veterinarian.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-benadryl-can-i-give-my-dog-for-sedation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_Benadryl_can_I_give_my_dog_for_sedation\"><\/span>How much Benadryl can I give my dog for sedation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dosage of Benadryl for Dogs<\/p>\n<p>The Merck Veterinary Manual recommends administering 2-4 milligrams of Benadryl per kilogram of body weight, two to three times a day. However, this dosage can vary depending on your dog\u2019s medical conditions.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-you-give-a-dog-for-severe-itching\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_you_give_a_dog_for_severe_itching\"><\/span>What can you give a dog for severe itching?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Oatmeal is an age-old remedy for our dry, itchy skin that happens to be safe for use on our canine friends, too! In fact, most doggie hypoallergenic shampoos include oatmeal as an active ingredient to soothe and fight irritation. Start by grinding plain oatmeal into a powder to sprinkle in your dog\u2019s warm bath.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-benadryl-can-a-20lb-dog-have\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_Benadryl_can_a_20lb_dog_have\"><\/span>How much Benadryl can a 20lb dog have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The usual dosage is about 1 mg per pound, two to three times daily.<br \/>\nBenadryl dosage for dogs.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"ztXv9\">\n<th style=\"padding-left: 0;\">Very Small Dogs (4-10 pounds):<\/th>\n<th>1\/4 tablet<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">Small Dogs (10-20 pounds):<\/td>\n<td>1\/2 tablet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">Medium Dogs (20-30 pounds):<\/td>\n<td>1 tablet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">Larger dogs:<\/td>\n<td>1 tablet per 25 pounds body weight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"rll-youtube-player\" data-id=\"W_axwdbmNBg\" data-query=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W_axwdbmNBg\"><\/div>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W_axwdbmNBg\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-benadryl-can-i-give-my-dog-for-storm\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_Benadryl_can_I_give_my_dog_for_storm_anxiety\"><\/span>How much Benadryl can I give my dog for storm anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Benadryl is dosed at 1mg\/pound and Melatonin is dosed at 1mg\/20 pounds.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-allergy-medicine-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_allergy_medicine_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is the best allergy medicine for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Antihistamines. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl\u00ae), cetirizine (Zyrtec\u00ae), and loratadine (Claritin\u00ae) are commonly used antihistamines that relieve allergy symptoms or counteract allergic reactions. Antihistamines are usually safe but can make some dogs drowsy and others hyperactive.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-for-benadryl-to-get\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_Benadryl_to_get_out_of_a_dogs_system\"><\/span>How long does it take for Benadryl to get out of a dog\u2019s system?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This short-acting medication should stop working within 24 hours, although effects can be longer in pets with liver or kidney disease.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-you-give-your-dog-too-much\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_give_your_dog_too_much_Benadryl\"><\/span>What happens if you give your dog too much Benadryl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Never give a dog too much Benadryl \u2014 an overdose is possible. Abuse of the drug can result in fatal diphenhydramine poisoning, so always consult your veterinarian if you are unsure of proper dosage. Signs of overdose include constipation, agitation, dilated pupils, seizures, and rapid heart rate.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ro0RS9imw80\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-benadryl-cause-seizures-in-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Benadryl_cause_seizures_in_dogs\"><\/span>Can Benadryl cause seizures in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Similar to other drugs, Benadryl can have side effects in dogs. These include: Drowsiness. Seizures.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-dog-so-itchy-but-has-no-fleas\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_so_itchy_but_has_no_fleas\"><\/span>Why is my dog so itchy but has no fleas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When dog scratching gets out of hand, it is often the result of allergies to food or environmental triggers, including mold and pollen. Dogs may also develop a skin irritation called contact dermatitis when they encounter substances like pesticides or soap. Boredom or anxiety .<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-i-give-my-dog-for-anxiety-when-traveling\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_anxiety_when_traveling\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for anxiety when traveling?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Medication prescribed by your veterinarian: trazodone (brand name Desyrel\u00ae), gabapentin (brand name Neurontin\u00ae), and alprazolam (brand names: Xanax\u00ae and Niravam\u00ae) are examples of medications that are sometimes used to reduce the anxiety that some dogs experience when traveling.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-dogs-lick-their-paws\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_lick_their_paws\"><\/span>Why do dogs lick their paws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As with other dog behaviors, there can be several reasons that lead dogs to lick or chew their paws. These include injuries; skin problems; environmental, parasite, or food allergies; and boredom or anxiety.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Which Benadryl is not safe for dogs?What ingredient in Benadryl is bad for dogs?Is all Benadryl safe for dogs?How much Benadryl is toxic to a dog?Which Benadryl is safe for dogs?How much Benadryl can I give my dog for sedation?What can you give a dog for severe itching?How much Benadryl can a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5107"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5107"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5107\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29748,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5107\/revisions\/29748"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5107"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5107"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5107"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}