Guest EnzaFerrari Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 In the past few days, Enza has been itching at her ears, nose, and hindquarters like crazy. I've spent two days looking for any evidence of fleas, but none in sight nor any flea "residue". Her skin and itching issues had more or less cleared up in the past few weeks, but I realized last night that she had spent all day Saturday rolling around in my parents yard and she's been running through taller grass on our walks. So now I think maybe it is allergies as she is also licking at her paws when we come in (I've started wiping them off when we come in). If I were to give her Benadryl, how much is a dose for a dog? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytHoundPoet Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I give 1 pill every 6-8 hours if needed. That's what our vet told us to do. Quote Masquerade Hounds & The Hounds of East Fairhaven & Ibizan Hound Club of the United States Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I give 1 pill every 6-8 hours if needed. That's what our vet told us to do. Same here, we do every 6 hours. But it depends on your dog's weight as to how many a day Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 (edited) 1 for Poodle @ 25#. Our Bouvier houseguest (about 100#) gets two am and afternoon and then 3 at bedtime when she is itchy per her vet. I'd probably give a grey two...or 3 if Buck size (86#) P.S. When Buck went in to have his mast cell tumor removed the vet had me give him 3 that morning. I think it's around 1 25 mg pill per 25 pounds from what I've heard. Evidently dogs take a lot more than we do. Found this on a vet's website... Diphenhydramine (Benadryl®) – Dogs and cats can be given 1-2 mg/lb every eight hours. This can be used to treat allergic reactions, and it also has some anti-anxiety and anti-vertigo effects. As a general rule, it is pretty safe stuff. The primary side effect is drowsiness, so please do not allow your pet to drink alcohol or operate heavy machinery while taking it. Edited August 28, 2008 by Hubcitypam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I've been giving Sparks 1 a day for his itchy nose Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EnzaFerrari Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Thanks, everyone. I will pick some up on the way home. I did wonder if it was an ear infection (esp as I have one right now), but she still allows me to clean out her ears without whining. Not that she loves it by any stretch, but when I pulled out the ear cleaning fluid, cotton balls, and cheese for rewards, she let me clean them out with no flinching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GiJenn51 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Its one mg per pound. You can safely give a 70 lb dog 2... that's what my vet said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Make sure you get PLAIN Benadryl, not "Benadryl Allergy Sinus." Itchy feet can be indicative of FOOD allergies. Inhalant allergies typically cause itchy ears and armpits! I lived with a dog with seasonal allergies for many years and it's not fun. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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