Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | neutered | 4 months and 27 days old | 57 lbs
Can my dog have Benadryl capsules (as opposed to tablets)? Also, can he take any other kind of antihistamine such loratadine or Zyrtec?
1 Answer
Published on May 1st, 2017
Benadryl capsules can be used as long as it is not the Extended Release formula. Claritin (loratidine) and Zyrtec (cetirizine) can also be used in dogs. Contact your veterinarian for an appropriate dose. Do not combine antihistamines. Use just one and switch if it does not seem to be effective.
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