Can I give my dachshund benadryl for a skin irritation?

She is 5 months old. She is broke out under her neck. I have used Oatmeal shampoo and it seems to have gotten better but it has not gone away because she keeps scratching it.

Can I give my dachshund benadryl for a skin irritation?
Here's a site that gives the dosage by weight.


http://www.animalsunlimited.net/meds.htm
Reply:you should watch her I think and try to keep her from scratching. I don't think you should give her up because of a skin irritation, but you should bring her to see a vet if you can. it may be something more than a skin irritation.
Reply:Yes you can give them benedryl. I have given them to my dog for her skin allergies, I'm not sure on the dosing though, make sure you check on that with a vet first, since she is only 5 months old, and much smaller than my dog. My dog is full grown and eight years old, so I'm not sure what the dosing would be for a smaller dog. Please check with a vet first, they should be able to tell you, hope this helps. Goodluck.
Reply:benadryl is used to help with itching. consult with your vet for a proper dose. it also would be a good idea to take your pup into the vet to find out why she is scratching.





add- ISIS, food allergies are NOT that common and you should NOT put neosporin on a hot spot. the neosporin will keep the area moist which you dont want.





true, dogs can and do have food allergies (i have one that does), but that is not the case 90% of the time.





still, feeding a high quality food is always a good idea.
Reply:I would never give my dog a human medication without first consulting her vet. Phone calls are free!
Reply:You can give benadryl but only half a dose of children's benadryl. You should check with your vet tho to be sure. I give it to my dogs when they have a flare up.
Reply:Yep. I give Benadryl to my Akita because he has allergies to everything. I also used to give it to my Pom due to his allergies and my vet is the one who told me to do it. It does work, just watch the dosage. Maybe cut it in half or 3rds for such a young one. Good luck!! DOGS RULE!!
Reply:90% of the time, it's a food allergy. check the ingredients on your food. if wheat is listed stop feeding it. don't give her benadryl without checking with your vet. you can however put some neosporin on it. for food go to a pet supply store and get a good food without wheat or soy. my 5 dogs get CANIDAE. it's for all life stages from my 7 mth pup to my 13 yr Aussie. little kibbles too. and none of my dogs have had any skin irritations for 1 yr.
Reply:yes you defantely can give your dog benadryl. My mom works for an allergist office and we sometimes give our dogs medication for skin irritation and their ears. I would maybe only give your dog like half a tablet.
Reply:I use it for my pit bull, vet said it was ok. I would use a child's pill.
Reply:Benadryl *can* be safe, if you get the exact dosage from your vet. I have a big dog that gets a whole pill, so you will need to figure out the dosage on a dog as small as a doxie.