Benadryl For Dogs
Make Sure You Know How To Safely Use Benadryl For Dogs
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Bendaryl For Dogs Dosage Chart - Big and Little Dogs
This dosage chart shows the proper amount of benadryl to give to your dog. It shows weights ranging from as little as 10 lbs. through the mammoth size of 150 lbs. Click on the image for a bigger version - or just click here for a larger version.Recent Posts
You may have heard that some over the counter medications for people, such as antihistamines, are safe for dogs to use. What do you need to know about using an antihistamine for dogs before using one on your own dog? Are they safe? What are the common uses? Which one should you use for your dog? How do you dose it? You should always discuss over the counter medication use with your veterinarian first. Here’s a brief rundown of everything you need to know about using an antihistamine for dogs so that you can talk to your vet about whether…
When your dog has hives on the skin, this is simply an allergic reaction caused by the overproduction of antibodies. This reaction causes a swelling of blood cells and surrounding tissue, and can be caused by numerous sources either absorbed or inhaled in the body. Identifying the source of the reaction is a good way to protect him from similar outbreaks. Whether your dog is stung by an insect, has eaten something he is allergic…
When your dog has hives the owner goes through an emotional period of stress just like the dog is going through. Your dog is having a rough go at it, and the biting and scratching is rubbing the area raw and causing his skin to bleed. You first need to remain calm. The best way to calm yourself down is to realize that most cases of hives on the dog last one day, so it…
When your dog gets hives it could originate from a number of sources. He may have eaten something that caused the allergic reaction. He could have gotten stung by a wasp, a bee or bitten by an insect. Your dog could have had a reaction to a shampoo that you recently bought. You could have recently seen the veterinarian and one of the vaccines or medication caused him to break out in hives. No matter…
The causes of hives in dogs can range from something he ingested to something that came in contact with his skin and was absorbed into the body. Medications and vaccinations are also responsible for causing a dog to have an allergic reaction and break out in hives. These hives only last for a very short period of time but if your dog is uncomfortable and itches at them all day, you will be presented with…
When your dog is stung by a bee or comes in contact with a substance that he is allergic to, his skin can breakout in what is called hives. Dog hives are small circular protrusions on the skin that can appear just about anywhere on your dogs body. In the case of a bee sting, the hives usually are found in close relation to where the stinger entered the body. In the case of your…
While technically not a sleeping medication Benadryl is often used to aid in sleep. Believe or not some dogs suffer from insomnia. Luckily you can use Benadryl for dogs who won’t sleep helping the dog and yourself. and since Benadryl is an over-the-counter medication it’s relatively safe in almost all situations. It comes down to just getting the right dose, and using it for the right amount of time so you’re not putting your dog…
Your dog can get hives just from getting stung by insects like bees and wasps, however that is not the only way your dog can get hives. Hives usually appear on your dogs skin as small circular bumps that are the result of an allergic reaction. You can see your dogs fur begin to raise in areas where the hives are breaking through the skin. Your dogs immune system is reacting to something that is…
Your dog is a very curious animal and everything near your home has to be explored. When your dog sees something in the bushes or shrubbery moving, immediately they stick their nose and face in to investigate. Many times your pet interrupts a bee who is busy doing his own thing, and the result is a bee sting. When your dog is nosing around in a bush many times the bee can enter his mouth…
Your dog is a very inquisitive creature who has to get his nose into everything. A bee will not search out your dog to sting because the bee realizes that the dog is often thousands of times larger, and the bee has much more important work to be doing. Most bees will avoid a dog at all costs, and many times will only attack if provoked. The dog wants to investigate everything, and sticking their…
Benadryl is a medicine that contains antihistamine called dyphenhydramine. Antihistamine in Benadryl blocks histamine and allergens to stop allergic cough, runny nose, sneezing, hives, hay fever, itching, watery eyes, rashes, asthma and other symptoms of allergies in human. Don’t you know that it does the same thing with your dog best friend? Veterinarians approved the use of Benadryl for dogs for the treatment of insect bites, skin irritation, hay fever, runny nose, coughing, sneezing, eye…
The Thundershirt is touted as a new drug free treatment to help reactive dogs deal with stressful situations, but is the Thundershirt really the miracle cure the hype would make you believe? If you are a pet owner struggling with a reactive dog or nervous cat, then you will have undoubtedly seen the adverts online for the Thundershirt. Marketed as a revolutionary and drug free treatment to help your pet deal with fear and anxiety,…
How picky are you when choosing your dog food? Do you spend as much time thinking about their nutritional needs as you do your own? If not, you could be making a big mistake and your dog may not be getting the nutrition they need to remain healthy.Feeding your dog a high quality food will have multiple benefits:Their coat will be healthy and shiny.His immune system will remain strong.Her digestive system will remain healthy.The options available when…
…without resorting to steroids, Benadryl, & other scary treatments with negative side effects Browse the allergy section at any drugstore and and you’ll find shelves full of chemical-laden products that leave you with annoying and sometimes even dangerous side effects. Well it’s the same for pets. When allergies bring them down, they want allergy relief too but given a choice, could probably do without the negative side effects that come with taking strong drugs. Besides,…
Does Your Pet Need Medical Insurance? How to Decide If you’re a pet owner, it’s a sure bet that you’ve run across the idea of buying pet insurance at least one time or another. And if you’re like most people, you probably thought it sounded good at the time but didn’t look into it because you had a thousand other things competing for your attention. But the question still remains: should you get pet insurance?…
Did you know you need to keep your pet clean between actual bathings? Unlike humans, our dogs only receive baths periodically. Because of this reason, it’s critical to keep their coats in good shape by using a homemade dry dog shampoo. Don’t freak out, they are extremely easy to make, like most homemade dog shampoo is. You basically have 3 proven options at your fingertips. First – You can use Calcium Carbonate. Second – You…
As we all become more aware of how harmful chemicals can be to ourself and our pets, we start to look into things like organic homemade dog shampoo. You have a couple options, the one I’m going to discuss will ensure you know exactly what goes into your shampoo. Option 1 – Buy your organic dog shampoo Option 2 – Make your own organic dog shampoo Making your own requires a little more work, but…
Underneath your sink and in your cabinets lies an undeniable truth about homemade dog shampoo. You can create some amazing oatmeal shampoo for dogs. Why would you want to use a shampoo that contains oatmeal you ask? There are multiple reasons but basically you save a ton of money, get a great coat and an awesome smelling pooch. You won’t believe how easy this oatmeal shampoo for dogs recipe is…. 1 Cup of Oatmeal 1…
Getting rid of fleas on your dog is one of the most frustrating things a dog owner faces. It seems like an endless loop of expensive treatments, dips, flea shampoos, collars and countless other gimmicks to get rid of the pesky creatures. Well next time you try to get rid of them try the following homemade flea shampoo and see if it helps. In all reality the first and possibly best homemade flea shampoo for…
Superficial pyoderma or pyotraumatic dermatitis popularly known as dog hot spots refer to infected or inflamed skin on dogs. Like humans, dogs also get skin infections and ailments. Chronic dog hot spots are a good example of common skin infections affecting dogs. The skin infection causes skin irritation which begins with a scratch, itch or lick and then results in a wet scab. If a dog repeatedly licks, chews or scratches that very spot, the…
If you love your dog, then seeing him in pain or uncomfortable, is not a pleasant sight. Hot spots are one of the things that tend to make dogs uncomfortable. A hot spot is a warm, swollen, painful and itchy patch that manifests itself on the skin of the dog. This condition can occur in any part of the skin, it causes the pet to scratch, rub or chew on the wound. If care is…
Benadryl is a very useful over the counter medication for people that can treat a variety of conditions in dogs. These conditions range from allergies to anxiety to motion sickness. While liquid Benadryl for dogs hasn’t been FDA approved, veterinarians across the country recommend it as an effective and safe treatment for several conditions. While the tablet form is ideal for many dogs, it isn’t the right choice for every dog. Here’s what you need…