BootsyCollins Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 My mom's vet suggested that she try benadryl when taking her dog in the car, because she (the dog) can't relax. Anyway, not sure how to figure the dose. She weighs 50lbs. Thanks! Quote Christie and Bootsy (Turt McGurt and Gil too) Loving and missing Argos & Likky, forever and ever. ~Old age means realizing you will never own all the dogs you wanted to. ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 I'd be comfortable giving her 25 mg. Is she just anxious? Or is there puking involved? I had better luck with dramamine for my boy who gets carsick. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 1 25 mg. tablet for every 25 lbs. of weight. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 1mg of benedryl for each pound of body weight. It might make the dog drowsy at first, but not all dogs get sleepy from it. My vet says you can dose them with benedryl every 6-8 hours. My dogs take more, but they worked up to a larger dose. Benedryl has never made my dogs drowsy, just more laid back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 I tried Benedryl instead of the Valium the vet prescribed for Carl when we had a 4+ hour car ride. It worked LIKE A CHARM and is much easier and cheaper than Valium. Just be sure to give it to the dog at least 45 - 60 min before the ride. I gave Carl 2 and it really made a difference. It was a much safer drive for all of us. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MorganKonaAlex Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Our Vet prescribes 1 mg per pound. Just FYI - Costco has generic benedryl for a penny a pill. 400 tablets are $3.99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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