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Can I give my dog loratadine for her skin allergies and itching?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Female | spayed | 3 years and 10 months old | 19 lbs

Can I give my mini schnauzer the Walmart brand of allergy relief pill with loratadine 10mg to treat her skin allergies?

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Answered By Penelope Graben, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 14th, 2018

Hello there! You sure can give her that for skin allergies and itch relief! For her size and that dose, I would recommend giving her one half tablet once per day. I hope this is helpful! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

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