My puppy is biting his leg. Can I give Benadryl for suspected ants?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 26 days old | 7.8 lbs
My puppy is biting himself on his back leg and i think it is ants i am not sure can i give him benedryl?
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Published on May 1st, 2017
While Benadryl can be given to dogs in specific circumstances, by law it is illegal for the experts at PetCoach to recommend using any drug, including OTC drugs, without seeing the animal in person first. That's because doing so requires a veterinary client patient relationship which cannot be achieved via an internet forum. In addition, the experts cannot say for certain if a specific drug is safe for your dog. I would give your vet a call to see if it's safe to give Dustin Benadryl, and the vet can give you the correct dose for it. I would also wash him in warm water and Dawn dish soap to get rid of the ants, and you can make a home soothing salve to help with the bites from the ants if he has them using baking soda and water. To make this salve, mix one tablespoon of baking soda and add enough water to form a spreadable paste. You will have to keep him from licking it off, so put an Ecollar on him, which you can make at home: http://dogsaholic.com/care/homemade-dog-cone.html
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Published on June 16th, 2019
Poor silly Colt! Ant bites shouldn't be too much of a problem for him. I wouldn't worry about medication unless he starts to itch excessively and scratches or chews at his skin. In that case, the dose of Benadryl is 1 mg per pound of body weight, given 2-3 times a day. Most drug store diphenhydramine tablets are 25 mg, which is the size used for a 25-pound dog or you can use the children's liquid. Be sure if you use liquid that it does not also contain a decongestant, that it's only active ingredient is diphenhydramine.
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