Benadryl??

[Beth&Penny]

can my diabetic cat have benadryl?? She has a puffy eyelid & she keeps itching it.

 

[Anitafrnhamer]

No. Benadryl from what the vet told me is not effective on cats and there is probably sugar in it too.

Is there any discharge from the eye? What I would do until you can get to the vet is to swab it with a cotton ball soaked in Multi-Purpose Solution like you would use for a human eye wash or contact lenses. Use as often as needed to try to relieve the irritation. The product is a benign product that shouldn't exacerbate the issue.

 

[Beth&Penny]

No. Benadryl from what the vet told me is not effective on cats and there is probably sugar in it too.

Is there any discharge from the eye? What I would do until you can get to the vet is to swab it with a cotton ball soaked in Multi-Purpose Solution like you would use for a human eye wash or contact lenses. Use as often as needed to try to relieve the irritation. The product is a benign product that shouldn't exacerbate the issue.

No, no discharge. Great idea on using the multi purpose solution!! I actually use it myself when my allergies act up & my eyes get itchy! It never occured to me to use it in her! Thank You for the advice!!

 

[Larry and Kitties]

Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) is commonly given to cats (and dogs) for itching and other allergic problems
http://www.petmd.com/pet-medication/benadryl
Any sugar i it would not be significant. I have used it on my cats in the past

 

[rhiannon and shadow (GA)]

i have seen others using zyrtec.... generally 1/4 of a tablet.

 

[SpecklesandMe]

I've given Benedryl in the past. It did make him foam (just FYI).

 

[Melanie and Smokey]

We've given Benedryl to a few of our cats for allergies, this year has been tough! 1/4 of the 25mg tab regardless of the size of cat. I cover with a little pill wrap and haven't had any foaming thank goodness though ChrisFarley didn't appreciate it. Neither Chris nor Cecil's numbers (both OTJ) seemed affected.

 

[Larry and Kitties]

gelatin capsules are a godsend for bitter meds like Benedryl

 

[jane and stewey]

Actually, antihistamines can cause the kidneys to shut down. They are highly dangerous. I would consult my vet before administering any acroo the counter medication. Good luck from Jane and Stewey

 

[BJM]

Actually, antihistamines can cause the kidneys to shut down. They are highly dangerous. I

I'm curious. What is your source for this statement?

 

[Melanie and Smokey]

Actually, antihistamines can cause the kidneys to shut down. They are highly dangerous. I would consult my vet before administering any acroo the counter medication. Good luck from Jane and Stewey

My vets are who prescribed Benedryl. We've never given OTC meds on a whim.

 

[BJM]

@jane and stewey
I'm not seeing anything about antihistamines causing renal impairment in The Merck Veterinary Manual Online:
Cold and Cough Medications (Toxicity)

Perhaps you meant non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which are noted for having renal effects.

 

[AnimalLover2]

I've given my dogs Benadryl in the past, in fact last year I showed my Vet this chart which I printed out http://www.anydogrescue.org/benadryl-for-dogs/ and she said that this is accurate, although not to give too much Benadryl, but rather get an appropriate medication if you can, so I would assume so with cats but I am not 100%.

 

[Squalliesmom]

I've given my dogs Benadryl in the past, in fact last year I showed my Vet this chart which I printed out http://www.anydogrescue.org/benadryl-for-dogs/ and she said that this is accurate, although not to give too much Benadryl, but rather get an appropriate medication if you can, so I would assume so with cats but I am not 100%.

Here's one of the web sites I found when I Googled Benedryl for cats: http://www.safetymedical.net/benadryl-for-cats

There are a bunch more, too, just Google it.