Liz Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 Bogart got bit by a spider today and his eyelid swelled up a lot. Took him to he vet and he gave him an antihistamine shot and told me to give hims some benedryl before he goes to bed. Well I looked on the package and it says an adult dosage is 1-2 tablets, well I am almost positive the vet said give 3. That seems like a lot. Does anyone know? He weighs 70 pounds. Thanks so much!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted October 16, 2004 Author Share Posted October 16, 2004 I'd call the vet but it is after hours so I can't. Don't know what to do. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolk9s Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 I 'believe' the dosage for a dog is one regular tablet for every 25lbs of their weight. This indeed would mean that you would give Bogart 3. Is there an emergency clinic anywhere near you? If so, perhaps you can call them for advice, I would hope they would be able to tell you this over the phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted October 16, 2004 Author Share Posted October 16, 2004 Thanks so much for your quick reply! I will try to call the emergency vet too!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddysMom Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 Liz I'm no expert but I know my DAD took literally sixteen capsules of 25mg benadryl at once after he ate nuts which he's really allergic to. Granted he's a big guy, about 250 pounds. It quelled the allergic reaction and made him sleep for a long time, that's it. Don't dose on this advice alone but if you have already, it may make you feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted October 16, 2004 Author Share Posted October 16, 2004 :o :lol: Thanks!!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogPaddle Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 You could break the does up and give one tab every 15-20 min and gage reaction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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