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Daylight saving: When to give my dog medication after time change?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Poodle | Male | neutered | 15 lbs

Today we are losing an hr due to daylight savings. My Papo takes his Phenobarnotol at 6 am and at 6 pm daily. At what to I admister his medication tomorrow morning, at 6 am old time or at 5 am as it should be 6 am and there after give him his meds at 5 am and 5 pm thereafter. Nervious in Texas!

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 10th, 2018

Hello. The easiest thing to do is split the difference for 1 dose. Give the dose tomorrow morning at 5:30 am daylight savings time, & if the 6/6 time works for you, give the second dose at 6 pm daylight savings time & just follow through from there. Do not be nervous. Papo will be fine as his body adjusts to the new time periods. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Ann Dion, DVM

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    Published on November 4th, 2018

    Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Don't worry, a few hours either way for a pill of Phenobarb that is long term administered won't cause any issues. Just immediately go back to your normal schedule. Best of luck with Papo!

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