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My pregnant dog has hives. What's safe to treat her allergic reaction?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 9 months old | 65.6 lbs

My dog is half way done with her pregnancy however she has had an allergic reaction and has broken out in hives what is safe for me to give her or use on her to help the hives go away

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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on October 8th, 2017

Benadryl is safe in pregnant dogs, a common dosage is 1mg per pound of body weight. Nova would need around 65mg. I would do this once, but if the hives do not respond, then I would have her checked out by a vet.

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