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03-24-2009, 09:38 AM | #1 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Georgia
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| Benadryl...anyone use it for their furbabies? Prince's vet said to give it to him, as needed, to relax him before vet visits, and before walking if the pollen count is really high. I haven't given him any yet, but I did buy some yesterday. The only kind I could fine at Kroger without alcohol and sugar was children's bubblegum flavor.
__________________ Prince, rest in peace. We miss you and love you so much. |
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03-24-2009, 09:43 AM | #2 |
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| I've given the baby formula (1/2 tab) before flying instead of the seditive med's you get at the vet. Seemed to work but only used it once....GOOD LUCK
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03-24-2009, 09:52 AM | #3 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Connecticut
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| I use to give Benadryl to my old Yorkie when he would have bad allergies in the spring and fall. It worked very well with the itchy skin. He was a teapot and weighed 14lbs and I gave him a half of an adult tablet once a day until he felt better. He did nap a lot when he was on it but then again he was 13 and he napped all the time any ways.
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03-24-2009, 09:59 AM | #4 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| I give it to Jewels before car rides because she gets extremely nervous. I dont like to admit it on here because someone will come on and tell you you are wrong to do it. I have just got to do what I think is best for my baby
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03-24-2009, 10:02 AM | #5 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, Texas USA
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| My vet recommends benedry for Apple, before she gets her shots...She said there is less chance of a reaction, and it calms her down for the visit...Just be sure to get the right dosage, based on her weight, before you give it to her... Love, Maggie & Apple xoxoxo |
03-24-2009, 10:04 AM | #6 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Georgia
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| Does everyone use tablets? My vet told me to use liquid? Chachi's mom, you are right. You know what works for your baby!!
__________________ Prince, rest in peace. We miss you and love you so much. |
03-24-2009, 10:07 AM | #7 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| I use liquid
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03-24-2009, 10:18 AM | #8 | |
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03-24-2009, 10:32 AM | #9 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Connecticut
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| I only used the tablets because Chipper was a picky eater and he always seemed to know when there was some liquid medication in his food and just wouldn't eat it. Tablets were a piece a cake to get down him. Wrap it up in a piece of chicken and down it went no problem at all.
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03-24-2009, 10:44 AM | #10 |
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| I give my dogs Benadryl when they are suffering from allergies. My Yorkie is eight pounds, and I give him 1/2 of a Benadryl tablet to stop him from rubbing his body against the carpet or furniture. I was watching TV one day, a host on a talks show said it is not dangerous to take Benadryl everyday for people, so I am hoping it true for our dogs too. Sometimes, it seems like my dogs use Benadryl more often than I do. |
03-24-2009, 10:45 AM | #11 |
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| I've used tablets and the liquid for when Leila's flies with me. To give her the tab I usually give it to her in a piece of chicken or wet dog food. They sell these premeasures spoons of childrens benadryil too which were great for giving to her in the airport. It's pre-measured and it squirts out right into the back of her mouth quickly. My vet assured me I can't overdose her on it as long as I don't give more then an adult dose(although i can't imagine doing that!!! I give a 2 year old dose!) Good Luck!! : Melissa and Leila |
03-24-2009, 10:52 AM | #12 |
Lovin' My LilBug! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kentucky
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| I've used it in the past and didn't see a wholeee lot of difference but noticed a little... I'm willing to take anything with my babygirl's horrible allergies. I just bought some the other day so I'll have it on hand this spring/summer when the allergies are the worst. I can't take the Benadryl for myself though because it knocks me out, I'd rather have my Allegra D.
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03-24-2009, 11:39 AM | #13 | |
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03-24-2009, 12:17 PM | #14 |
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| ** Antihistarnines: - Benadryl (Diphenhydramine 25 mg Tablets or 12.5 mg/5 ml liquid) May cause drowsiness or hyper-excitability! DOGS: 4-8 ml per 10 pounds or 1-2 tablets per 25 pounds orally 2-3 times a day. CATS: Same dose as for dogs. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ** Home Emergency Kit for Dogs and Cats ** (Drug dosages taken from Veterinary Forum, October 2001) * 1. Thermometer: Use Vaseline or mineral oil as a lubricant and take the temperature in the rectum. Normal temperature: DOGS = 100.0 — 102.0, CATS = 101.5 — 102.5 * 2. Anti-diarrheals: Pepto-Bismol (Bismuth Subsalicylate) DOGS: 1 ml per 5 pounds up to 4 times per day. Note: May cause dark stools. CATS: Only use under veterinary supervision. Imodium A-D (Loperamide 2 mg Tablets or 1 mg/5 ml liquid) DOGS: 1-2 ml of liquid per 10 pounds or 1-2 tablets per 50 pounds orally up to 3 times a day. Kaopectate (Kaolin-pectin) DOGS: 5-10 ml (1-2 teaspoons) per 10 pounds orally 3-4 times per day. CATS: Same dose as for dogs. * 3. Pain relievers: Buffered Aspirin (325 mg Adult tablets of 65 mg Baby Aspirin) DOGS: 15 pounds or less — gve 1/4 adult or 1 baby aspirin orally once or twice a day . 15-30 pounds — give 1/2 adult tablet orally once or twice a day. 30 pounds or more — give I adult tablet orally 1-2 times a day! CATS: Do not use aspirin in cats! DO NOT give Aspirin in conjunction with any other NSAID! Orudis (Ketoprofen 12.5 mg Tablets) CAUTION: Use with care in pets with kidney problems! DOGS: 5-10 pounds — give 1’4 tablet orally once a day. 10-25 pounds — give 1/2 tablet orally once a day. 25-50 pounds — give 1 tablet orally once a day. Over 50 pounds — give 2 tablets orally once a day. CATS: 1/4 -1/2 tablet orally once a day. DO NOT USE: Tylenol (‘Acetaminophen), Advil (‘Ibuprofen) or Aleve (Naproxen)!! * 4. Antacids: Tagamet-HB 2000 (Cimetidine 200 mg Tablets) DOGS: 10-20 pounds — give 114 tablet orally 2-3 times a day. 20-40 pounds give 1/2 tablet orally 2-3 times a day. Over 40 pounds — give 1 tablet orally 2-3 times a day. CATS: Give 1/4 tablet orally’2-3 times a day. Pepcid A_c (Famotidine 10 mg Tablets) DOGS: Under 10 pounds — give 1/4 tablet orally once or twice a day. 10-20 pounds — give 1/2 tablet orally once or twice a day. 20-40 pounds — give 1 tablet orally 1-2 times a day Over 40 pounds — give 1 1/2 tablet orally 1-2 times a day. CATS: Give 172-I tablet orally once a day. Zantac 75 (Ranitidine 75 mg Tablets) DOGS: 20-40 pounds — give 1/4 tablet orally 2-3 times a day. 40-70 pounds — give 1/2 tablet orally 2-3 times a day. Over 70 pounds — give 1 tablet orally 2-3 times a day. CATS: Only use under veterinary supervision. * 5. Antitussives: Robitussin DM (Dextromorphan 10 iTlg/5 ml DOGS: 2 1/2-5 ml (1/2-1 teaspoon) per 10 pounds orally 3 times a day for cough. CATS: Only use under veterinary supervision. *6. Antihistarnines: Benadryl (Diphenhydramine 25 mg Tablets or 12.5 mg/5 ml liquid) May cause drowsiness or hyper-excitability! DOGS: 4-8 ml per 10 pounds or 1-2 tablets per 25 pounds orally 2-3 times a day. CATS: Same dose as for dogs. Chlor-Trimeton 4-Hour Allergy (Chiorpheniramine 4 mg Tablets) DOGS: 1 tablet orally 1-3 times a day. CATS: 1/2 tablet orally once or twice a day. * 7. Laxatives: Metamucil (Psyllium) DOGS: 1-6 teaspoons sprinkled on or mixed into food. Give once or twice a day. CATS: 1/2-1 1/2 teaspoons sprinkled or or mixed into food. Give once or twice a day. Milk of Magnesia (Magnesium hydroxide) CAUTION: Do not use long term! Do not use in heart patients! DOGS: 5-10 nfl (1-2 teaspoons) orally once or twice a day. CATS: 1-5 ml (1/4-1 teaspoon) orally once or twice a day. Ducolax (Bisacodyl 10 mg Tablets) CAUTION: Do not use long term! Do not crush tablets! DOGS: 1-2 tablets orally, or 1-3 pediatric suppositories rectally once a day. CATS: 1 tablet orally, or 1 pediatric suppository rectally once a day. Unsweetened Canned Pumpkin DOGS: 1-6 teaspoons orally once or twice a day. CATS: 1-2 teaspoons orally once or twice a day. NEVER USE: Ex-Lax (‘Phenolophatein) or Fleet enemas (Phosphate solutions)! * 8. Emetics: Hydrogen Peroxide DOGS: 5-25 ml (1-5 teaspoons) per 10 pounds orally repeated every 15 minutes, if necessary, to induce vomiting. CATS: Same dose as for dogs. Syrup Ipecac DOGS: 5-10 ml (1-2 teaspoons) per 10 pounds orally repeated every 15 minutes, if necessary, to induce vomiting CATS: 1-2 teaspoons orally repeated every 15 minutes, if necessary, to induce vomiting * 9. Antiemetics: Dramamine (Dimenhydrinate 50 rng Tablets) DOGS: 1/4-1 tablet orally 1-3 times a day for motion sickness or vomiting. CATS: 1/4 tablet orally 1-3 times a day for motion sickness. * 10. Karo Syrup: Use in small breed dogs to treat for low blood sugar. Give a few drops on the tongue or gums if your pet is suddenly week and has not eaten for a while CALL YOUR VETERINARIAN IF NO RESPONSE IS SEEN WITHIN 5 MINUTES! * 11. Miscellaneous: Neosporin or Aloe for minor cuts and scrapes. Cotton balls, bandage material and tape for treating wounds, If your pet has been injured and is very painful, you may need to use a piece of cloth or an old belt to tic around the muzzle to prevent biting. Heavy towels or pillow cases can be used to transport cats. Never feed: ham, chocolate, onions, grapes(among other things) — they cause life-threatening illness!
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03-25-2009, 06:06 AM | #15 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Largo, FL
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| THANKS MEG!!! What great info....just printed it and will keep it in my files if i ever need to refer to it....
__________________ Dudley Doo and Dexter too!!! RIP (12/93-10/08) MY LIL JULZ!!! |
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