I wanted to get some Benadryl tablets for my dog for itching but there
are many formulas. Which Benadryl should I get? Thanks.

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rec.pets.dogs.health:

I wanted to get some Benadryl tablets for my dog for
itching but there are many formulas. Which Benadryl should
I get? Thanks.

Even something as seemingly simple as giving Benadryl to a dog
should be passed by your vet. A phone consultation such as this
is usually free.

FWIW, I keep regular Benadryl on hand, but only give it in the
event of a wasp sting or a spider bite. Your plan seems to be
to give it on a regular basis - a vet visit would be a good
idea. Have you looked for an underlying cause for your dog's
itching?

--
--Matt. Rocky's a Dog.

On Tue, 2 Jun 2009 12:18:39 -0700 (PDT),
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wrote:

I wanted to get some Benadryl tablets for my dog for itching but there
are many formulas. Which Benadryl should I get? Thanks.

The one that has diphenhydramine as the sole active ingredient. Also,
it can be contraindicated for some dogs, like dogs with
hyperthyroidism, for example. Play it safe. Consult with your
veterinarian.

On Jun 2, 12:43*pm, wrote:
On Tue, 2 Jun 2009 12:18:39 -0700 (PDT),
"
wrote:

I wanted to get some Benadryl tablets for my dog for itching but there
are many formulas. Which Benadryl should I get? Thanks.

The one that has diphenhydramine as the sole active ingredient. Also,
it can be contraindicated for some dogs, like dogs with
hyperthyroidism, for example. Play it safe. Consult with your
veterinarian.

He gets hot spots every year, right around the time i see fleas on his
body. I should see the vet anyway to determine the exact cause of the
spots though. If i were to use the Benadryl. it would only be for a
couple of days.

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wrote:


He gets hot spots every year, right around the time i see fleas on his
body. I should see the vet anyway to determine the exact cause of the
spots though. If i were to use the Benadryl. it would only be for a
couple of days.

Then you should be PREVENTING hot spots and fleas! Hot spots are
moist dermatitis. What kind of dog is he? Where is he getting them?
He may be getting them from chewing because of the fleas. Benadryl
will not solve either problem.

--
Janet Boss
www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com

On Jun 2, 2:59*pm, Janet Boss
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He gets hot spots every year, right around the time i see fleas on his
body. I should see the vet anyway to determine the exact cause of the
spots though. If i were to use the Benadryl. it would only be for a
couple of days.

Then you should be PREVENTING hot spots and fleas! * *Hot spots are
moist dermatitis. *What kind of dog is he? *Where is he getting them? *
He may be getting them from chewing because of the fleas. * *Benadryl
will not solve either problem.

--
Janet Bosswww.bestfriendsdogobedience.com

He is a Lab mix.I spray the yard several times ayear for fleas,and
vacuum the house and shoes for fleas and eggs. I use Frontline on him
almost year round. I use the bamboo comb on him daily, followed by
brushing, then the flea comb. He gets pretty good care. I think Labs
have a propensity for this problem more so than other breeds. Benadryl
is only to reduce the itching enough to allow the spots to heal.

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On Jun 2, 2:59 pm, Janet Boss
wrote:
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wrote:

He gets hot spots every year, right around the time i see fleas on his
body. I should see the vet anyway to determine the exact cause of the
spots though. If i were to use the Benadryl. it would only be for a
couple of days.

Then you should be PREVENTING hot spots and fleas! Hot spots are
moist dermatitis. What kind of dog is he? Where is he getting them?
He may be getting them from chewing because of the fleas. Benadryl
will not solve either problem.

--
Janet Bosswww.bestfriendsdogobedience.com

He is a Lab mix.I spray the yard several times ayear for fleas,and
vacuum the house and shoes for fleas and eggs. I use Frontline on him
almost year round. I use the bamboo comb on him daily, followed by
brushing, then the flea comb. He gets pretty good care. I think Labs
have a propensity for this problem more so than other breeds. Benadryl
is only to reduce the itching enough to allow the spots to heal.

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Muttley had a sore spot on his neck (perhaps a tick bite or a scratch from
a thorn) that got infected because he was scratching at it. The vet had to
sedate him, and she shaved the area and cleaned it, and also trimmed his
nails. He is still taking Prednisone and antibiotics. I asked about giving
him generic store brand Benadryl and she said the usual dosage is 1 mg per
pound, so he would get three 25 mg tablets. It also takes a few days to
become effective. But the other medications seem to be doing the trick. She
also said that I could put socks on his paws to prevent him from scratching
too much, but again that does not seem to be needed.

Benadryl also may act as a sedative for dogs, but some research indicates
otherwise.

http://www.wedgewoodpharmacy.com/mon...nhydramine.asp
http://ask.metafilter.com/80070/Mild...ve-for-Pet-dog
http://avmajournals.avma.org/doi/abs...rnalCode=javma
http://stanford.wellsphere.com/wellm...osage-for-dogs

Paul and Muttley

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I wanted to get some Benadryl tablets for my dog for itching but there
are many formulas. Which Benadryl should I get? Thanks.

As numerous others have pointed out, it would be prudent to double-check
with your vet before giving Benadryl.

Having said that, you want to get a formula that has Benadryl AND NOTHING
ELSE. Other than that, I, personally, wouldn't use tablets; I'd use softgels
that don't have dye in them, as long as I could find them in a usuable
dosage. (I'm allergic to many red food dyes myself, and have a dog who's had
allergic skin reactions to dog food and treats with dye, so I try to find
undyed OTC medicines whenever possible.)

Rocky wrote:
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said in
rec.pets.dogs.health:

I wanted to get some Benadryl tablets for my dog for
itching but there are many formulas. Which Benadryl should
I get? Thanks.

None. The itching is a symptom of a deeper problem like an allergy. Find
the source and change it, don't hide it with drugs.


Even something as seemingly simple as giving Benadryl to a dog
should be passed by your vet. A phone consultation such as this
is usually free.

And biased.


FWIW, I keep regular Benadryl on hand, but only give it in the
event of a wasp sting or a spider bite.

There are some homeopathic remedies that work much better and with less
side effects. Try apis mellifica. Apis does wonders for bites and stings.

Your plan seems to be
to give it on a regular basis - a vet visit would be a good
idea. Have you looked for an underlying cause for your dog's
itching?


At least you know enough to ask that. Good job!

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He is a Lab mix.I spray the yard several times ayear for fleas,

Which means you expose him and you to harmful pesticides.


and
vacuum the house and shoes for fleas and eggs. I use Frontline on him
almost year round.

Another harmful pesticide.


I use the bamboo comb on him daily, followed by
brushing, then the flea comb. He gets pretty good care. I think Labs
have a propensity for this problem more so than other breeds. Benadryl
is only to reduce the itching enough to allow the spots to heal.

But it only hides the problem, it doesn't fix the cause. Find out what
the cause it. Many times it is food allergies.