Jadaa is chewing herself raw

[Mama S.]

Ever since we got her, about once or twice a year out of nowhere Jadaa begins this chewing on her hiney around the base of her tail. Doc Carrol says it's some kind of allergy and gives her a shot. She's fine again for months. SHe hasn't had one of these shots in well over a year. Now all of a sudden - out of nowhere - she won't stop chewing herslef. Same thing. I gave her a bath - we use flea control but wanted to see if perhaps she had picked up a couple - NONE> but her area around the base of her tail is red and inflamed where she's been chewing. Doc's in chuurch tonight - the ER vet I refuse to use after he misdiagnosed Pete so bad.
I understand that no one here is a vet - I' ve just read several of you saying that you have given your babies childrens benedryl. I don't want her to suffer all ight and I have it here - just unsure of how much to give her and don't want to OD her.
Anyone?
Sandi

[Laurie' s Dachshunds]

My Shadow has the exact same thing. It' s an allergy. I found the only thing that helps that you can buy without going to the vet is a spray on Band-Aid Calamine Spray for Poison Oak/Ivy/Sumac
Shadow really hates anything put on him. This he will let me use b/c he knows it feels good & he stops itching fast!
Alot of other stuff I' ve tried he rubs on the carpet & tries to get it off, cause he is picky about how stuff smells. Try it. It should help alot!

[Goob]

Mamma how much does she weight?

[Mama S.]

she's about 19 pounds, she was at 21 but has been on strict diet and exercise and is down some - havne't weighed her but about 19
Mama

[Yolanda]

Depending on the size of the pupper, I was taught 1/3 to 1/2 of the dose for a child. I would probably start with 1/3 dose.

[Courtney]

Children's benadryl is given at the same amt for a 12-year-old child. Regular benadryl (little pink pills) are 1 mg per lb. The pink pills are 25 mg so she would be fine getting 1 of those every 8 hours.

[Patt]

Trixie weighs 11# and I give her 1/2 tab Diphenhydramine (25mg Benadryl) 3 times a day. I gave the same amount to :angel7: Dodger and he weighed in at 14#.

I believe the dose for Benadryl is 0.5-2mg per pound every 8-12 hours.

[Courtney]

Yeah Patt you are exactly right, sorry I am tired! The dose is up to 2mg per lb every 8-12 hrs. Start low and then you can increase if the lower dose isn't helping.

[Tanya]

for Jadaa. I hope the benedryl helps!

[Pokeys Mom]

Intersting about the spray on Benadryl. I haven't used it yet, just don't use it along with the oral medication.

Pokey is 15 lbs. He gets half of a 25 mg. adult tablet 3x's a day maximum.

Is the area raw already? If so, maybe dab neosporin or bacitracin on the area so it doesn't get infected.