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09-30-2007, 12:04 PM | #1 |
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| What is the correct dosage for Benadryl? Just wondering. My vet said give our yorkies 1/2 of 25mg tablet. Well, actually one of the assistants told me that. Isn't that too much for a 4lb yorkie? I just wanted to know how much for just in case I would ever need it.
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09-30-2007, 12:06 PM | #2 |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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| Never have used the tablet. Only have used Children's Benadryl- 1 Teaspoon.
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09-30-2007, 12:10 PM | #3 |
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| I have a 10 pound Maltese, and I give him 1/2 teaspoon children's liquid Benadryl. So I would think for a 4 pound dog, it would be about 1/4 teaspoon. I find the liquid is easier to give using a dropper...just squirt it in their mouth! Good luck!
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09-30-2007, 12:22 PM | #4 |
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| Ellie's vet told me to give a certain number of MLs (don't remember how many) or 1/2 tsp. Ellie is six pounds and that may be a little bit less than normal but she doesn't want to overmedicate her liver.
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09-30-2007, 01:38 PM | #5 |
Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida
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| I think 1/2 tsp would be more than enough. I've never used the tablets either.
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09-30-2007, 01:56 PM | #6 |
Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada
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| i've never used tablets. 1 ml for Layla.. she is 5.5 lbs. |
09-30-2007, 02:30 PM | #7 |
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| 1/2 teaspoon of childrens liquid when my puppy was 4 lbs. |
09-30-2007, 04:42 PM | #8 |
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| Thanks everyone...I just had not heard of anyone giving it in pill form and I though 1/2 of a 25ml tablet was too much. I will have to go and buy some liquid to have on hand.
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10-01-2007, 11:59 AM | #9 |
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| Winstin is 4lb. My vet said on Friday 2cc of liquid.
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10-01-2007, 01:45 PM | #10 |
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| When Stella was approx 5 lb the vet said 1 ml of childrens Benadryl |
10-01-2007, 03:05 PM | #11 |
Mocha's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada
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| What does Benadryl do for a dog exactly? |
10-01-2007, 03:07 PM | #12 |
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| same as for humans...for itching and allergies and allergic reactions.
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10-01-2007, 07:54 PM | #13 |
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| My vet prescribed it for car sickness. |
10-02-2007, 04:18 PM | #14 |
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| My Vet prescribed it for car sickness too. |
10-02-2007, 08:00 PM | #15 |
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| I have a 4-pounder and he takes Benedryl ocassionally. The vet also told me 1/2 of a pill -- but that sounds like too much to me. I got the chewable children's benedryl tablets (round and grape-flavored!) and I break them into four equal pieces, then give it to him in a little cheese. If you are really unsure, however, I'd give the vet a call to double check.
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