🐶 Benadryl Dosage for Dogs (Diphenhydramine)
Default clinic rule of thumb: 1 mg/lb (≈ 2.2 mg/kg). Liquid example: 12.5 mg/5 mL. Dose every 8–12 hours (max 2–3×/day).
Educational tool — not a substitute for veterinary advice. Use diphenhydramine-only products; check contraindications (e.g., pregnancy, glaucoma, severe heart disease).
Educational tool — not a substitute for veterinary advice. Use diphenhydramine-only products; check contraindications (e.g., pregnancy, glaucoma, severe heart disease).
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Dose by weight—
Liquid (12.5 mg/5 mL)—
FrequencyEvery 8–12 h
🧾 Detailed outputs
| Benadryl dose (mg) | Liquid volume (mL) 12.5 mg/5 mL → 2.5 mg/mL |
25 mg tablets (count) | 12.5 mg chewables (count) |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — |
Rounding tablets is approximate. Always confirm with your vet before splitting/rounding.
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📚 References
- General veterinary caution: use diphenhydramine-only products; confirm dose with your veterinarian.