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FryFry · 07-19-2013, 06:32 PM

So, Zoey has been itching and biting at herself like crazy. She has an appointment with the vet on Monday for the itching, and the squishy lump I found in her back breast

They told me in the meantime to give her benedryl (1mg for every 1lb) so I guess Zoey will get 10mg? I bought her liquid children's Benedryl and all they had was Cherry flavored and Bubble gum flavor. I bought the cherry flavor..is this okay?

Ellie May · 07-19-2013, 06:34 PM

It is fine but remember ml's and mg's are different.

Ldyrev1 · 07-19-2013, 06:37 PM

Yes, it is ok to give liquid benadryl if your pup is rubbing it's head on the floor, a lot. Your vet is telling you the truth but you do not want to give it too much. Double check with your vet about transferring mg's to ml's so you'll be safe. It works wonders.

FryFry · 07-19-2013, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

It is fine but remember ml's and mg's are different.

It's Milligrams, so I'm guessing milligrams=mg. The syring I bought is mL, so would I give her 1/2 a tsp? or just 1mL? Sorry, it's a bit confusing

Ellie May · 07-19-2013, 06:55 PM

Yes, it is confusing.
No, not 1ml or 1/2 tsp.
The vet should have given you the liquid dose.

Liquid Benadryl is 12.5mg/5ml.
So each ml is 2.5mg.
5ml is 1 tsp.
10mg needed, so that is 4/5 tsp.

Didclaimer: I am not a vet and am horrible at math.

Lovetodream88 · 07-19-2013, 07:12 PM

Make sure if you dog is on any kind of medication you ask the vet first.

07-19-2013, 06:32 PM	#1
FryFry YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 284	Childrens Benedyrl? So, Zoey has been itching and biting at herself like crazy. She has an appointment with the vet on Monday for the itching, and the squishy lump I found in her back breast They told me in the meantime to give her benedryl (1mg for every 1lb) so I guess Zoey will get 10mg? I bought her liquid children's Benedryl and all they had was Cherry flavored and Bubble gum flavor. I bought the cherry flavor..is this okay? __________________ MP

07-19-2013, 06:34 PM	#2
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	It is fine but remember ml's and mg's are different. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

07-19-2013, 06:37 PM	#3
Ldyrev1 Princess Sophie's Choice Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Clinton, IL, DeWitt County Posts: 2,758	Yes, it is ok to give liquid benadryl if your pup is rubbing it's head on the floor, a lot. Your vet is telling you the truth but you do not want to give it too much. Double check with your vet about transferring mg's to ml's so you'll be safe. It works wonders. __________________ Diane owned and loved by Hansel and Princess Sophie

07-19-2013, 06:55 PM	#5
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Yes, it is confusing. No, not 1ml or 1/2 tsp. The vet should have given you the liquid dose. Liquid Benadryl is 12.5mg/5ml. So each ml is 2.5mg. 5ml is 1 tsp. 10mg needed, so that is 4/5 tsp. Didclaimer: I am not a vet and am horrible at math. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

07-19-2013, 07:12 PM	#6
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	Make sure if you dog is on any kind of medication you ask the vet first. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!