Can I give my 20 lb dog Claritin for allergy cough and sneezing?

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Can a 20 lb longhaired dachshund take an oral claritin tablet for allergies? Symptoms include coughing, sneezing, and wheezing. Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Female | spayed | 11 years and 3 months old | 20 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Claritin, not Claritin D can be given safely to dogs. The typical dose is 0.5mg / kg of body weight. So for example, a 20 lb dog would get 4.5mg by mouth every 24 hours. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Can I give my 20 lb dog Claritin for allergy cough and sneezing?

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