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09-09-2015, 09:45 AM | #1 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Leon, Iowa USA
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| I am wondering about benedryl My baby weighs 5.5 and is 13 mo old. I was wondering what is the amount of benedryl would I give her should she get stung or bitten by something before getting in at the vet?? She hasnt been but I like to be prepared. Also have I told you lately how much you all have helped me this first year of having my girl Spice? I could never have done it without your help and knowledge♥ |
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09-09-2015, 11:02 AM | #2 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Using a 25mg pill, you'd give 1-2mg per pound of body weight....so for your kiddo, that would be 5.5-11mg. So, that'd be 1/4-1/2 of that pill. If there *was* ever a major sting, I would not hesitate for a millisecond in giving the larger dose. In emergencies, keep in mind that pills can be tougher to force down - so you may also want to keep the Childrens Liquid Benadryl (or generic is fine) on hand. For that, the dose comes as 12.5mg/5 ml (which also translates to 2.5mg/1 ml). Per my Vet Dermatologist, the dose for UP TO a 10lb dog is 1 tsp....so for yorkies, I'd consider a dose of 1/2-1 tsp depending upon whether the situation is emergent. Does that all make sense? Also, here is a link for making a doggie ER kit: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...g-dosages.html
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09-09-2015, 01:10 PM | #3 | |
Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas
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And as soon as you give the Benadryl, load up and get to the vet, if this pup has a history of allergic reactions to stings..... | |
09-09-2015, 09:14 PM | #4 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Leon, Iowa USA
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| Thank you so much and you can bet she will be at the vet pronto! LOL |
09-11-2015, 09:43 AM | #5 |
Don't Litter Spay&Neuter Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal
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| Here's a really good link about Benadryl for dogs: Benadryl For Dogs | Veterinary Place
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09-11-2015, 11:17 AM | #6 | |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Quote:
__________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann | Pfeiffer | Marcel Verdel Purcell | Wylie | Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° | |
09-11-2015, 11:27 AM | #7 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Leon, Iowa USA
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| Wonderful link! Thank you so much! |
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