Can dogs take benadryl for allergies?

How to Give Benadryl to Dogs for Allergies. Benadryl is an antihistamine with the active ingredient diphenhydramine. It can provide your dog temporary relief for allergic reactions caused by bee stings, insect bites, vaccinations, snake bites and can provide relief if your dog is itching because of a flea allergy or food allergy. read more

The standard dosage for oral Benadryl is 1 mg per pound of body weight, given 2-3 times a day. Most drug store diphenhydramine tablets are 25 mg, which is the size used for a 25 pound dog. Always double check the dosage before giving an over the counter medication. read more

In dogs and other animals, on the other hand, histamine is not the main allergy mediator. Because of this fact, antihistamine medication may not be very effective. However, Benadryl represents one of the first treatment choices for dog allergies. read more