My dog's allergy meds seem high. Is this Zyrtec/Benadryl dose safe?

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My dog has severe allergies. Causes skin problems and hair lose. The vet put her on 3 zertec in the morning and 3 Benadryl at night. It does wonders for her!! She has no side effects that I can see except hair again and better skin. You have told others this is too much. Should I be worried? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 80 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

I suggest you trust your veterinarian who knows your dog and her medical history. Your vet can adjust dosages with this knowledge. We here can only give general recommendations which will be in the region of average treatment. If your veterinarian determines this dosage to be correct for YOUR dog then this is what he believes your dog needs. This, however cannot be used as a general guideline for other dogs he or any other vet has not seen in person. So, no, you do not have to be worried.

My dog's allergy meds seem high. Is this Zyrtec/Benadryl dose safe?

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