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patty58 · 02-26-2008, 04:05 PM

Murfee has a really itchy spot tonight. How much Benedryl do I give a 5 lb. little boy? Thanks

Daisy23 · 02-26-2008, 04:24 PM

When the vet told me to give my Daisy, who is 5lbs, Benedryl it is 1/2 of a Childrens Benedryl. I dont remember the liquid dosage, I bought her Grape Chewables. I give it to her because she licks her paws in the fall, thinking its allergies and it helps, but she does get sleepy and sleeps very good, because she snores when she gets it

Ellie May · 02-26-2008, 04:28 PM

When Ellie had an allergic reaction to a vaccine, the vet said to give her 1/2 tsp of childrens every four hours. I think twice a day would be right if your pup is just itchy.

Julie1760 · 02-26-2008, 04:28 PM

it should be 1 mg, per pound.

Stella's mom · 02-26-2008, 04:30 PM

I have a 5 1/2 lb yorkie with itching issues. The vet told me I could give her 2 ml every six hours if necessary.

patty58 · 02-26-2008, 04:34 PM

Thanks...I knew you guys would have answers for me. I used to have to give my cocker benedryl all the time but I've never had to give Murfee anything.

Judy in Waco · 02-26-2008, 04:39 PM

Poor Murphy! I hope he's feeling better soon.

Kate · 02-26-2008, 08:35 PM

My girl weighs 5 -1/2 lbs., and was very itchy. She no longer needs it much, but when I give it to her, the vet prescribed 1/4 of a grape flavored tablet every six hours.

Be careful though. This was all based on her current health, and her weight.

Good luck.

02-26-2008, 04:05 PM	#1
patty58 Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 4,829	Quick Benedryl Question Murfee has a really itchy spot tonight. How much Benedryl do I give a 5 lb. little boy? Thanks __________________ Patty, Murfee's Mommy Believe Everything Happens For A Reason

02-26-2008, 04:24 PM	#2
Daisy23 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 925	When the vet told me to give my Daisy, who is 5lbs, Benedryl it is 1/2 of a Childrens Benedryl. I dont remember the liquid dosage, I bought her Grape Chewables. I give it to her because she licks her paws in the fall, thinking its allergies and it helps, but she does get sleepy and sleeps very good, because she snores when she gets it __________________ Dana, Daisy & Jersey RIP Nanny

02-26-2008, 04:28 PM	#3
Ellie May YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,618	When Ellie had an allergic reaction to a vaccine, the vet said to give her 1/2 tsp of childrens every four hours. I think twice a day would be right if your pup is just itchy. __________________ Crystal and Ellie May

02-26-2008, 04:28 PM	#4
Julie1760 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Shawano, Wisconsin Posts: 382	it should be 1 mg, per pound. __________________ •·.·´¯`·.·•Julie •·.·´¯`·.·• Chloé & Myah Myspace - Dogster page

02-26-2008, 04:34 PM	#6
patty58 Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 4,829	Thanks...I knew you guys would have answers for me. I used to have to give my cocker benedryl all the time but I've never had to give Murfee anything. __________________ Patty, Murfee's Mommy Believe Everything Happens For A Reason

02-26-2008, 04:30 PM	#5
Stella's mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 896	I have a 5 1/2 lb yorkie with itching issues. The vet told me I could give her 2 ml every six hours if necessary.

02-26-2008, 04:39 PM	#7
Judy in Waco Gizzy's Best Friend Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 6,883 Blog Entries: 1	Poor Murphy! I hope he's feeling better soon. __________________ Gizmo's Judy Gizmo's dogster page http://www.dogster.com/dogs/566216 Pet Photo Charms, jewelry, mosaics and more www.jcollander.etsy.com

02-26-2008, 08:35 PM	#8
Kate YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 745	My girl weighs 5 -1/2 lbs., and was very itchy. She no longer needs it much, but when I give it to her, the vet prescribed 1/4 of a grape flavored tablet every six hours. Be careful though. This was all based on her current health, and her weight. Good luck. __________________ Kate & Sadie If it's not a Yorkie, it's just a dog.