How much children's benadryl for dog?

Usually, it is recommended to give 1mg of Benadryl for 1lb of body weight every 8 hours. If your dog weighs 15 pounds, then you should give him 15mg of Benadryl 3 times a day. If you are going to give Benadryl in liquid form, then the dosage should be 0.4ml for 1lb of the body weight. read more

Benadryl For Dogs Benadryl is an over-the-counter medicine that can be given to dogs. Diphenhydramine, the most common active ingredient, is an H 1 antagonist, which means it helps to prevent the uptake of histamine (a type of substance responsible for allergic reactions) by receptors in the body. 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

There are certain side effects that your dog might have due to the consumption of Benadryl for dogs. This can happen within an hour or even 30 minutes after taking Benadryl. The following are some of the common side effects, and there is nothing to worry about. read more