Is it safe to give my cat children's Benadryl for car trips?

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Can I give my cat children's Benadryl for car travel? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 4 years and 5 months old | 15 lbs

Debi Matlack · Accepted Answer

I recommend going to your vet for a travel tranquilizer made specifically for cats. Bendryl can sedate them, but occasionally cats will have an adverse reaction to it and vomit or be overly lethargic. I'd rather your cat be safe for his trip than potentially have a problem.

Is it safe to give my cat children's Benadryl for car trips?

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