What information can you tell me about dogs and diphenhydramine?

Answer by  patti (29325)

Diphenhydramine is the generic name for a product like Benadryl. Your dogs likely have problems with allergies and or itching. Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine that can control the symptoms associated with allergic irritations.

Answer by  dingosan8 (407)

This is the generic name for Benadryl,a drug that helps to block histamine. This is the cause for allergic reactions in the body such as rash and itching. It can make a dog tired,thirsty and overall lethargic but can relieve allergy symptoms.

Answer by  iggylizard (352)

Diphenhydramine is just the generic name for Benadryl. It's is usually used to treat an allergy of some sort. It will usually make your dog very sleepy and sometimes can be used for mild sedation.

Answer by  Darla67 (68)

Diphenhydramine is Benadryl and is used to treat allery like symptoms such as rash, itching. It also is a mild sedative for dogs and it will make them sleepy.