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You need to talk with your veterinarian about this - it is possible some formulations of Benadryl could interact with your dog's thyroid medication and cause major problems.
You can give 0.5-1mg of benadryl per pound
no you shouldn't wake a sleep walker it can cause seisures or tempermental disorders
Benadryl is for allergies. Don't think it'll help with the kind of poisoning chocolate can cause in dogs.
Yes, a dog can overdose on Benadryl, and it doesn't take as much as you might think.
While Benadryl or diphenhydramine can be used safely for dogs, if proper dosage is carefully applied, diphenhydramine is not an anticonvulsant, and as such will likely not work for this application. In short, not deadly; not effective either.
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Yes, a dog can overdose on Benadryl, and it doesn't take as much as you might think.
This will depend upon the size of the dog and the exact formulation of Benadryl you are asking about.
An alternative to Benadryl for dogs that can be used for allergy relief is a medication called Apoquel. It is specifically designed to help manage itching and inflammation caused by allergies in dogs.
What does your dog's Vet say?
No, this drug is for allergies.