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Ashley V 05-05-2009 11:14 AM
How much benadryl?
 
My MIL is going to watch my dogs for 2 hours and just so they don't freak out entirely, I was going to give them some children's benadryl to hopefully make them sleepy. How much should I give per weight? Chip is 7 lbs and Smokey is 13 lbs.

jeanm1963 05-05-2009 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Ashley V (Post 2608995)
My MIL is going to watch my dogs for 2 hours and just so they don't freak out entirely, I was going to give them some children's benadryl to hopefully make them sleepy. How much should I give per weight? Chip is 7 lbs and Smokey is 13 lbs.
ohhh boy, is this really okay to do?? It seems strange to me but then again Im a new yorkie owner.... :eek:

Ladymom 05-05-2009 11:28 AM
Yikes! I don't think drugging your Yorkies to make them sleepy is a good idea.

Ashley V 05-05-2009 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by jeanm1963 (Post 2609003)
ohhh boy, is this really okay to do?? It seems strange to me but then again Im a new yorkie owner.... :eek:
Yes it's fine. I'm not drugging them. My dogs have bad separation anxiety and I want them to be sleepy. Children's benadryl doesn't kill them and is perfectly safe to give them. It's like giving a baby benadryl on an airplane. I've given them benadryl for allergies before but I can't remember how much (and my vet recommended it).

Ashley V 05-05-2009 11:29 AM
Fine nevermind I'll find my answer somewhere else. I know how to take care of my dogs.

xmasbaby75 05-05-2009 11:54 AM
I believe it is a 1/2 tsp.

Ashley V 05-05-2009 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by xmasbaby75 (Post 2609075)
I believe it is a 1/2 tsp.
Thank you :-)

BonBon 05-05-2009 11:57 AM
I'm not sure about the liquid dosage. I give mine 1/4 to 1/2 of a children's tablet for allergies and they are about the same size.

Ellie May 05-05-2009 12:04 PM
Sorry, I'm not great at dosing but bchgirl just posted the dosing info for this somewhere.

I can tell you Ellie is 6.8 pounds or so and her dose is 1/2 tsp., so that would answer your question for Chip.

Using Benadryl to calm a dog down on occasion is not going to hurt them and may be necessary in some cases if they get too stressed out otherwise. It's not much different than giving Ace for car rides but is safer. I guess I don't see the problem...:confused: I mean, of course work on the anxiety issues but sometimes drugs are needed.

That said, I just gave Ellie Benadryl for allergies and she is pacing back and forth through the house barking at a lawn mower, so it doesn't work for all of them. :)

Ashley V 05-05-2009 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Ellie May (Post 2609102)
Sorry, I'm not great at dosing but bchgirl just posted the dosing info for this somewhere.

I can tell you Ellie is 6.8 pounds or so and her dose is 1/2 tsp., so that would answer your question for Chip.

Using Benadryl to calm a dog down on occasion is not going to hurt them and may be necessary in some cases if they get too stressed out otherwise. It's not much different than giving Ace for car rides but is safer. I guess I don't see the problem...:confused: I mean, of course work on the anxiety issues but sometimes drugs are needed.

That said, I just gave Ellie Benadryl for allergies and she is pacing back and forth through the house barking at a lawn mower, so it doesn't work for all of them. :)
Thank you thank you thank you! I could just hug you right now for understanding lol. It's not like I'm doing this every day either - it's a one time thing just for tonight cause I can't go out and by them the calming stuff. Smokey has BAD anxiety and he's gotten really good about it since moving in with us, but this is a new environment for him and with the way he was shifted from home to home as a puppy, I don't want him to freak out, but I have no choice but to leave him there for a couple hours and my MIL has to leave for 30-45 minutes during that time. When Smokey gets anxious, he gets diarrhea and steps all in it, which is why that if I can get them to be a little sleepy then maybe it won't be so bad or happen at all.

BonBon 05-05-2009 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Ashley V (Post 2609112)
Thank you thank you thank you! I could just hug you right now for understanding lol. It's not like I'm doing this every day either - it's a one time thing just for tonight cause I can't go out and by them the calming stuff. Smokey has BAD anxiety and he's gotten really good about it since moving in with us, but this is a new environment for him and with the way he was shifted from home to home as a puppy, I don't want him to freak out, but I have no choice but to leave him there for a couple hours and my MIL has to leave for 30-45 minutes during that time. When Smokey gets anxious, he gets diarrhea and steps all in it, which is why that if I can get them to be a little sleepy then maybe it won't be so bad or happen at all.
Aww, poor guy! I think it's great that you're trying to plan ahead and make the evening easier for him. I hope things go well for you all tonight!!

bchgirl 05-05-2009 12:21 PM
Here's the benedryl dosage formula...

Your dogs body weight times 5 divided by 12.5 = dose in cc/ml

To figure out your dogs body weight you have to convert ounces to pounds...

EX: a dog that weighs 4 pounds 10 ounces would weigh 4.625 pounds

you must take the 10 ounces and divide by 16 then add the 4 pounds...
10 divided by 16 = .625 + 4 =4.625

4.625 X 5 divided by 12.5 =1.85 cc/ml

Agree with Ellie May...it doesn't necessarily make them sleepy though...sometimes it's the opposite.

TLC 05-05-2009 12:35 PM
Roxy is 5 lbs 3 oz.

She takes Children's Chewable Benedryl for her allergies. She can have 1/2 of the tablet up to 3x a day....

Roxy has *severe* anxiety issues - Benedryl DOES NOT calm her or make her sleepy at all...If any thing, she is more alert, up beat and wanting to play - go figure :rolleyes:

Ashley V 05-05-2009 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by bonbon (Post 2609128)
Aww, poor guy! I think it's great that you're trying to plan ahead and make the evening easier for him. I hope things go well for you all tonight!!
Thanks! I'm just trying to make his life a little better. Sometimes he gets nervous in new places cause he thinks hes going to a new home - we were his 5th home at only 6 months old.

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Originally Posted by bchgirl (Post 2609137)
Here's the benedryl dosage formula...

Your dogs body weight times 5 divided by 12.5 = dose in cc/ml

To figure out your dogs body weight you have to convert ounces to pounds...

EX: a dog that weighs 4 pounds 10 ounces would weigh 4.625 pounds

you must take the 10 ounces and divide by 16 then add the 4 pounds...
10 divided by 16 = .625 + 4 =4.625

4.625 X 5 divided by 12.5 =1.85 cc/ml

Agree with Ellie May...it doesn't necessarily make them sleepy though...sometimes it's the opposite.
Thank you!

So Chip is 7 lbs x 5 is 35 / 12.5 which equals 2.8 cc?

And Smokey is 13 lbs x 5 is 65 / 12.5 which equals 5.2 cc?

I know it's not guaranteed to make him sleepy but I just want to try to make it easier on him... I might go out to the pet store and get some calming stuff - I have some time.

Ashley V 05-05-2009 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by TLC (Post 2609156)
Roxy is 5 lbs 3 oz.

She takes Children's Chewable Benedryl for her allergies. She can have 1/2 of the tablet up to 3x a day....

Roxy has *severe* anxiety issues - Benedryl DOES NOT calm her or make her sleepy at all...If any thing, she is more alert, up beat and wanting to play - go figure :rolleyes:
what do you do for anxiety for her? Yea, go figure it works for kids lol

TLC 05-05-2009 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Ashley V (Post 2609159)
what do you do for anxiety for her? Yea, go figure it works for kids lol
Nothing....

During the day she has TJ to bother or play with :D She is also 4.5 y/o ~ so she knows our routine. For all I know she is quite happy and content during the day, although she has taken to peeing where she should not :mad:

Bring some of your shirts (dirty with your smell on them) and put them in his bed or crate (if you are bring them) - so he can still kinda have YOU with him :cool:

Before you leave him, go in and out a handful of times, so he knows that YOU do come back for him.

When you leave for good, just leave - NO GOODBYES or kisses or anything like that. YOU are the pack leader and the pack leader comes and go without alerting the rest of the pack.

That's really all I can suggest for now :(

jeanm1963 05-05-2009 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by jeanm1963 (Post 2609003)
ohhh boy, is this really okay to do?? It seems strange to me but then again Im a new yorkie owner.... :eek:
I didnt mean to implicate you dont know how to take care of your dogs , Im sorry if you took it that way.. Im a new Yorkie owner and have no idea what is correct or not correct....:rolleyes:

bchgirl 05-05-2009 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Ashley V (Post 2609157)
Thanks! I'm just trying to make his life a little better. Sometimes he gets nervous in new places cause he thinks hes going to a new home - we were his 5th home at only 6 months old.



Thank you!

So Chip is 7 lbs x 5 is 35 / 12.5 which equals 2.8 cc?

And Smokey is 13 lbs x 5 is 65 / 12.5 which equals 5.2 cc?

I know it's not guaranteed to make him sleepy but I just want to try to make it easier on him... I might go out to the pet store and get some calming stuff - I have some time.
Yes on the dosage....

Ashley V 05-05-2009 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jeanm1963 (Post 2609185)
I didnt mean to implicate you dont know how to take care of your dogs , Im sorry if you took it that way.. Im a new Yorkie owner and have no idea what is correct or not correct....:rolleyes:
No that's okay. I was just... frustrated and my allergies are KILLING me so I'm a bit edgey lol Sorry!

bchgirl 05-05-2009 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Ashley V (Post 2609189)
No that's okay. I was just... frustrated and my allergies are KILLING me so I'm a bit edgey lol Sorry!
Maybe you need some benedryl. LOL

TLC 05-05-2009 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by bchgirl (Post 2609206)
Maybe you need some benedryl. LOL
She can't bc she has stuff to do and the Benedryl will make her sleepy:sidesplt::sidesplt::sidesplt:

Ellie May 05-05-2009 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by bchgirl (Post 2609206)
Maybe you need some benedryl. LOL
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Originally Posted by TLC (Post 2609210)
She can't bc she has stuff to do and the Benedryl will make her sleepy:sidesplt::sidesplt::sidesplt:
rofl:p:p:p

Ashley V 05-05-2009 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by bchgirl (Post 2609206)
Maybe you need some benedryl. LOL
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Originally Posted by TLC (Post 2609210)
She can't bc she has stuff to do and the Benedryl will make her sleepy:sidesplt::sidesplt::sidesplt:
Ha-ha evvvveryone's a comedian!!! :tongue3::tongue3::tongue3:

I actually take 4 allergy meds a night... they just aren't helping lol

TLC 05-05-2009 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Ashley V (Post 2609227)
Ha-ha evvvveryone's a comedian!!! :tongue3::tongue3::tongue3:

I actually take 4 allergy meds a night... they just aren't helping lol
....sorry...I needed some humor :D It is a long rainy cold day in NY today :(

Well, I hope it all works out for your babies and I hope you feel better soon ;)

delicatepuzzle 05-05-2009 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Ashley V (Post 2609159)
what do you do for anxiety for her? Yea, go figure it works for kids lol
There is a holistic herb/med for dogs it works wonders. It is better than using benadryl consistantly as an anti-anxiety. Then again this is just my own personal opinion, please don't think I'm criticizing your "parenting". Good luck. I'll reply with the name as soon as I find it. I know you can get it at any local pet food supply store (not petsmart/petco/petsupermarket ... although these places might have it but I'm not sure)

TLC 05-05-2009 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by delicatepuzzle (Post 2609248)
There is a holistic herb/med for dogs it works wonders. It is better than using benadryl consistantly as an anti-anxiety. Then again this is just my own personal opinion, please don't think I'm criticizing your "parenting". Good luck. I'll reply with the name as soon as I find it. I know you can get it at any local pet food supply store (not petsmart/petco/petsupermarket ... although these places might have it but I'm not sure)
Rescue Remedy

I tried it with Roxy and didn't notice anything. My Mom tried it with her little Yorkie on the plane and she almost had a heart attack. She was panting so hard and her tongue turned purple. There was a Doctor's wife on board that said she uses the RR but that it seems not all dogs can handle it. She told my Mom to put a drop or two of Jack Daniels on her tongue to calm her down. It worked. My Mom will never bring her on a plane again :(

Ashley V 05-05-2009 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by delicatepuzzle (Post 2609248)
There is a holistic herb/med for dogs it works wonders. It is better than using benadryl consistantly as an anti-anxiety. Then again this is just my own personal opinion, please don't think I'm criticizing your "parenting". Good luck. I'll reply with the name as soon as I find it. I know you can get it at any local pet food supply store (not petsmart/petco/petsupermarket ... although these places might have it but I'm not sure)
Well, I'm actually not going to use it on a regular basis - just tonight - that's why I asked. Something just came up last minute so I didn't have time to prepare and actually I don't have a non petsmart/petco store around here, which stinks, and I need it tonight so I don't have time to order it. Definitely though, when you find the name, let me know just in case I need it in the future.

Ladymom 05-05-2009 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by delicatepuzzle (Post 2609248)
There is a holistic herb/med for dogs it works wonders. It is better than using benadryl consistantly as an anti-anxiety. Then again this is just my own personal opinion, please don't think I'm criticizing your "parenting". Good luck. I'll reply with the name as soon as I find it. I know you can get it at any local pet food supply store (not petsmart/petco/petsupermarket ... although these places might have it but I'm not sure)

It's called Rescue Remedy. It's a great holistic way to take the edge off without medicating them.

Original Bach Rescue Remedy now alcohol free for Pets

delicatepuzzle 05-05-2009 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Ladymom (Post 2609290)
It's called Rescue Remedy. It's a great holistic way to take the edge off without medicating them.

Original Bach Rescue Remedy now alcohol free for Pets
Yup there's that and then there's another one. Azmira. But Petsmart should have the Rescue Remedy. But the formula up above is correct, if you use Benadryl!

Ashley V 05-05-2009 04:18 PM
I ended up going to PetSmart and getting a paste like thing (like nutrical) called Pet Quiet or something. I hope it works.


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