Benadryl to calm them? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

izzy816 · 11-19-2007, 08:04 AM

Im traveling with Izzy tomorrow via plane to Tennessee. The last time we traveled in December 06, he was 4 months old and did really well. Now he's almost a year and a 1/2 and is more energetic and aware than he was before.

I heard that some people give their dogs benadryl to calm them down. Is this okay to give a Yorkie? If not what do you suggest?

Thanks!
Karla

Yorkiekids · 11-19-2007, 08:10 AM

I've heard of a lot of people giving benadryl, so I believe it's safe.

CollegeCutieUSF · 11-19-2007, 08:13 AM

I give Benadryl to Mr. Biggs when he's itchy. It basically just calms him down and makes him a bit sleepy. I only give him 1/4 of a teaspoon. I don't see why you couldn't use it for a plane ride. He would just have a nice long nap. lol

labrown · 11-19-2007, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by CollegeCutieUSF

I give Benadryl to Mr. Biggs when he's itchy. It basically just calms him down and makes him a bit sleepy. I only give him 1/4 of a teaspoon. I don't see why you couldn't use it for a plane ride. He would just have a nice long nap. lol

Is there a liquid form that you give? Or do you break up a pill?

marcerella02 · 11-19-2007, 08:32 AM

Our vet recommended CHildren's Liquid benedryl for Layla because she has allergies... she gets 1 ml and she is 6.4 lbs. i'm not sure about using it just for the calming effect.. i've read on here you hsoudln't medicate them when they are in a plane.. but i've never done it so i'm not sure.. i'd ask your vet. OH i do know about something called Rescue Remedy.. it is all natrual and is used to calm dogs down who are anxious in the car... might that work?

Ellie May · 11-19-2007, 08:54 AM

It is safe for Yorkies to have Benadryl but when I give it to Ellie for allergies it doesn't calm her down.

marcerella02 · 11-19-2007, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

It is safe for Yorkies to have Benadryl but when I give it to Ellie for allergies it doesn't calm her down.

you are right.. it can often have the opposite effect.. sometimes Layla will be bouncing off the walls!!! oh welll... at least she isn't itching

Rudys Mom · 11-19-2007, 09:18 AM

Benadryl does nothing for Rudy to calm him down. It does work for his occasional allergy problems though. He is not good in the car, so the last time we took him to the beach, we got I forget the name of the drug, from our vet and that really helped him. If you want, I can look on the bottle for the name of the drug when I get home and PM you.

CollegeCutieUSF · 11-19-2007, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by labrown

Is there a liquid form that you give? Or do you break up a pill?

I give him liquid children's benadryl. Also, I'd get an eye dropper thing to administer the medicine. Using a teaspoon or that little cup it is impossible to get it in their mouth! lol

labrown · 11-19-2007, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Rudys Mom

Benadryl does nothing for Rudy to calm him down. It does work for his occasional allergy problems though. He is not good in the car, so the last time we took him to the beach, we got I forget the name of the drug, from our vet and that really helped him. If you want, I can look on the bottle for the name of the drug when I get home and PM you.

I'd like to know about this as well. Tbone won't even go a few blocks down the road in a car without freaking out!

Rudys Mom · 11-19-2007, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by labrown

I'd like to know about this as well. Tbone won't even go a few blocks down the road in a car without freaking out!

I'll PM you the name of the medicine when I get home tonight. I hope you and Izzy have a safe trip tomorrow.

izzy816 · 11-19-2007, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rudys Mom

I'll PM you the name of the medicine when I get home tonight. I hope you and Izzy have a safe trip tomorrow.

Thank you! I will look for your PM.

izzy816 · 11-19-2007, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

It is safe for Yorkies to have Benadryl but when I give it to Ellie for allergies it doesn't calm her down.

Haha! Izzy is pretty laid back...except when I first come home...hes all hyper and excited!

Well, I will try either the Benadryl or the stuff that Rudys Mom recommends. Thanks everyone!

izzy816 · 11-19-2007, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CollegeCutieUSF

I give Benadryl to Mr. Biggs when he's itchy. It basically just calms him down and makes him a bit sleepy. I only give him 1/4 of a teaspoon. I don't see why you couldn't use it for a plane ride. He would just have a nice long nap. lol

LOL yeah, and he loves to sleep! I love your avatar, Mr. Biggs is sooo cute!

bren · 11-19-2007, 12:40 PM

I give benadryl to Max and Abbie for allergies but my vet also said that I could try to give it to Abbie to calm her in the car when traveling because she get really anxious, works herself up into a frenzy, then vomits all over herself. It works really well when she gets hives but does not work to calm her for travel.

11-19-2007, 08:04 AM	#1
izzy816 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 785	Benadryl to calm them? Im traveling with Izzy tomorrow via plane to Tennessee. The last time we traveled in December 06, he was 4 months old and did really well. Now he's almost a year and a 1/2 and is more energetic and aware than he was before. I heard that some people give their dogs benadryl to calm them down. Is this okay to give a Yorkie? If not what do you suggest? Thanks! Karla __________________ Peace and Love, Karla and Izzy! Check out Izzy on Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/dogs/433985

11-19-2007, 08:10 AM	#2
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 12,145	I've heard of a lot of people giving benadryl, so I believe it's safe. __________________ Susan, Piper & Sebastion

11-19-2007, 08:13 AM	#3
CollegeCutieUSF Mom to Biggie & Capone Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,548	I give Benadryl to Mr. Biggs when he's itchy. It basically just calms him down and makes him a bit sleepy. I only give him 1/4 of a teaspoon. I don't see why you couldn't use it for a plane ride. He would just have a nice long nap. lol __________________ Mr. Biggs is President of the Little Gentlemen's Club www.furbabyfashions.bravehost.com :: Where fashionable furbabies come to shop. PM me to place an order for Yum-O's -healthy and delicious treats

11-19-2007, 08:32 AM	#5
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario Canada...not California :( Posts: 6,810	Our vet recommended CHildren's Liquid benedryl for Layla because she has allergies... she gets 1 ml and she is 6.4 lbs. i'm not sure about using it just for the calming effect.. i've read on here you hsoudln't medicate them when they are in a plane.. but i've never done it so i'm not sure.. i'd ask your vet. OH i do know about something called Rescue Remedy.. it is all natrual and is used to calm dogs down who are anxious in the car... might that work? __________________ Layla 's Simon Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club

11-19-2007, 08:54 AM	#6
Ellie May YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,039	It is safe for Yorkies to have Benadryl but when I give it to Ellie for allergies it doesn't calm her down. __________________ Crystal and Ellie May

11-19-2007, 09:18 AM	#8
Rudys Mom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 3,421	Benadryl does nothing for Rudy to calm him down. It does work for his occasional allergy problems though. He is not good in the car, so the last time we took him to the beach, we got I forget the name of the drug, from our vet and that really helped him. If you want, I can look on the bottle for the name of the drug when I get home and PM you. __________________ Rudy & Lucky's mom (Dawn) Dogster:http://www.dogster.com/dogs/382659 & http://www.dogster.com/dogs/497315

11-19-2007, 12:40 PM	#15
bren Slave to Max 'n Abbie Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,493	I give benadryl to Max and Abbie for allergies but my vet also said that I could try to give it to Abbie to calm her in the car when traveling because she get really anxious, works herself up into a frenzy, then vomits all over herself. It works really well when she gets hives but does not work to calm her for travel. __________________ Brenda, Max & Abbie Cafe Max Gourmet Treats for the Discriminating Dog (enter code YT10 for 10% discount)