The medication is commonly used to for the treatment of allergies coming from the environment, insect bites or stings, and even as a pre-treatment for possible vaccine reactions. It can also help relieve watery eyes and runny nose. In addition, Benadryl for dogs has been proven effective to prevent motion sickness and also acts as a mild sedative. Though it is not yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration to be used in animals, it is considered safe by many vets as long as it is used correctly.
How much Benadryl can you give a dog?
The usual Benadryl dosage for dogs is 1 mg/lb to be given every 8 to 12 hours, which means that it can be given 2 to 3 times daily depending on the time frame …show more content…
Topical would usually have 1% diphenhydramine, and 2% for those topicals labelled as extra strength. Though you are using a topical cream, it is important to keep in mind that what you are applying is still a medication that can lead to overdose symptoms if applied too much.
In using topical products, it is highly recommended not to use the Itch Cooling Gel because it contains camphor – a toxic substance to your canine.
What are the overdosage symptoms?
If you do not know how much Benadryl can you give a dog and you accidentally given him a dose which is higher than what should be given, it can result to overdosage that will definitely cause harm and danger to your beloved canine.
Though there is a grave potential danger when a dog is overdosed by a Benadryl medication, they are known to survive the ordeal with a fair amount of hospitalization. A dog can survive a dose which is 16 times greater than the correct dosage, however, you must act fast for your dog to recover.
Overdosage symptoms include the following but not limited to:
• Rapid or irregular heartbeat
• Muscle tremors
• Difficulty of