My cat is sneezing. Is Benadryl safe and what's the dose for 10 lbs?

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My cat Chloe has been sneezing since yesterday. I was told I could give her Benadryl but to ask a vet first. She weighs 10 pounds so I'm unsure how much to give her. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 8 years and 10 months old | 10 lbs

Lisa Mausbach, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello! Thank you for contact pet coach! Benadryl is safe for use in cats, however it is unlikely to help with sneezing. The dose of Benadryl for a 10# cat would be 10 mg if you wanted to try it. Otherwise I would suggest humidification (placing the pet in the bathroom and running a hot shower works like a “steam room” for them. This may help with congestion. You can also try nasal saline drops such as “Little Noses”. If she does not stop sneezing within a week or 2, or if other signs develop, you may want to consider taking her to a veterinarian to be evaluated. I hope this information helps, and Chloe gets the relief she needs!

My cat is sneezing. Is Benadryl safe and what's the dose for 10 lbs?

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