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The uses of benadryl are as follows: - Skin irritation and itching. - Car sickness and vomiting. - Insomnia and anxiety in dogs. - Insect/bug/flea bites. - Bee/wasp/hornet stings (including inside the mouth). - Vaccination reactions (e.g., a Lyme disease shot). - Hay fever, coughing/sneezing, and runny/stuffy nose. - Asthma and inhalant allergies (e.g., to pollen/dust). - Knots/lumps with fluid on the body. - Irritation at the tail's base. - Muscle tremors. - Ear/eye infections. - Bites of some snakes. Benadryl absorbs into the system fast and often takes a quick effect, sometimes in 30 minutes. However, in some cases, it may take 7-10 days to achieve notable results.
The Safety of Benadryl for Pets
In general, Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is extremely safe for dogs, but there are a number of critical precautions: - This medication is counter-indicated with some conditions in dogs, including: prostatic disease, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism, and cardiovascular disease. - It may not be suitable for puppies. If you have a puppy, consult with your vet. - For canines, only the pure medication is safe, where the only active ingredient is Diphenhydramine; the Decongestant and Colds/Sinus versions are unacceptable. - Liquid Benadryl has high alcohol content, which is unsafe for animals. - Children's Benadryl is alcohol/sugar-free, but it contains sodium – this is a concern for dogs with some health concerns. - It should not be used together with painkillers and decongestants. It may interact with other medications, and may even be fatal. If your dog or cat is taking anything else – do ask your veterinarian. In general, it is considered safe with heartworm and flea tablets, and steroids. - It is very important not to exceed the dosage prescribed. Some people recommend using a tiny amount of the medication and checking the reaction first.
Dosage of Benadryl for Pets
There are 2 ways to determine the dose of Benadryl for a pet, and I'll state both of them below:...to continue reading this article please click on here...