Pre-visit Benadryl (Diphenhydramine)
If your pet has had prior allegic reactions to vaccines we can reduce the risk of reactions if you give a dose of benedrly prior to your visit. If you can not do so we can give an ingection at the begingin of the visit. ( additional cost do apply for injections )
Please give your pet a dose of Benadryl or a generic ( Diphenhydramine ) 1-2 hours prior to the appointment time. The dose is 1 mg per pound. The tablet size is typicaly 25 mg.
It must be plan Diphenhydramine, be sure there are no other drugs in the tablets.
0-5 lbs give 1/4 of a tablet
6-12 lbs give 1/2 of a tablet
12-18 lbs give 3/4 of a tablet ( 1/4 and 1/2 of a tablet)
19-25 lbs give 1 full tablet
26-30 lbs give 1 & 1/4 tablets
31-37 lbs give 1 & 1/2 tablets
38-44 lbs Give 1 & 3/4 tablets
44-50 lbs Give 2 tablets
Pet's over 50 lbs rarely have reactions, please email or call if you need the dose.
If any questions if you should or how much bendrly (Diphenhydramine) to give your pet prior to vaccines please email us at info@premier.vet
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