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Mr.Wilson'sMoms · 09-02-2009, 05:07 PM

My 3yr old 12lb yorkie was prescribed 4mg of Chlorpheniramine today, an antihistimine for skin irritation. I didn't realize until I just gave him the first dose that he should be receiving 1/2 a pill twice a day (two 2mg doses) instead of one 4mg pill. He basically took doses at once, or a full day's dose. Since it's basically more than prescribed in a timeframe, rather than taking too much (i.e. more than 1 pill) do i need to take him to the emergency vet or induce vomiting, or will his system be able to handle this?

bchgirl · 09-02-2009, 05:11 PM

Personally I'd call the ER vet and ask. While it doesn't exceed the daily amount...it could cause a problem taken all at once.

Mr.Wilson'sMoms · 09-02-2009, 05:24 PM

We called the 24hr Animal Clinic, and they said he would would be fine, but sleepy (like humans taking the antihistimine benadryl).

PHEW.

Patti · 09-02-2009, 05:57 PM

Good to hear!!

09-02-2009, 05:07 PM	#1
Mr.Wilson'sMoms No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 2	Accidentally took whole pill instead of half My 3yr old 12lb yorkie was prescribed 4mg of Chlorpheniramine today, an antihistimine for skin irritation. I didn't realize until I just gave him the first dose that he should be receiving 1/2 a pill twice a day (two 2mg doses) instead of one 4mg pill. He basically took doses at once, or a full day's dose. Since it's basically more than prescribed in a timeframe, rather than taking too much (i.e. more than 1 pill) do i need to take him to the emergency vet or induce vomiting, or will his system be able to handle this?

09-02-2009, 05:11 PM	#2
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	Personally I'd call the ER vet and ask. While it doesn't exceed the daily amount...it could cause a problem taken all at once. __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

09-02-2009, 05:24 PM	#3
Mr.Wilson'sMoms No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 2	UPDATE---All is Well We called the 24hr Animal Clinic, and they said he would would be fine, but sleepy (like humans taking the antihistimine benadryl). PHEW. Last edited by Mr.Wilson'sMoms; 09-02-2009 at 05:25 PM. Reason: typo

09-02-2009, 05:57 PM	#4
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Good to hear!! __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html