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Can Benadryl help my dog's hoarse voice from excessive barking?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | 1 year and 7 months old

Benadryl is not used to treat throat infection along with antibiotics? My vet has prescribed cetrizine only to treat his hoarse voice that he gets from excessive barking on day when i went out and no one was there at home

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Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on July 27th, 2017

Benadryl would not help with a sore throat because Benadryl is an anti histamine. Typically for a sore throat you would use an anti inflammatory. However if you feel like he has a mild allergy Benadryl could help. Benadryl can provide a small level of sedation depending on the pet.

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