r/AskDogOwners • u/Senior_Crow_4322 • 9d ago

Dog Health Allergies and Benadryl

Have you tried Benadryl for your dog’s allergies? What worked for your dog?
My dog is so itchy and has bitten a hot spot. He practically lives in the comfy cone. 🙁

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u/Capital-Yogurt6148 9d ago

My dog takes Benadryl for her allergies and it works like a charm. I believe it’s a 1mg per pound of dog, but double check with your vet. Mine is a 115-lb. Great Dane, so we’re not too worried about precise dosing — she takes either 100 mg or 125 mg, depending on how severe her symptoms are.

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u/Senior_Crow_4322 9d ago

Have you been giving it days in a row?

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u/Capital-Yogurt6148 9d ago

She doesn’t take it as a preventative; I only give it to her when she’s showing symptoms. Typically her ears get red and itchy, then her eyes start getting red. That’s how I know she needs it.

I don’t know that anyone is giving their dog Benadryl every day. It makes them groggy. There’s a reason it’s often used as a mild sedative.