Benadryl is a medicine which mainly composes of Diphenhydramine, an antagonist that hinders the transfer of electrical or chemical impulses along a sensory or motor neurone by inhibiting the synapse. Benadryl is an optimum medicine used by most vets and personal pet keepers for several medical conditions like treating allergy symptoms, motion sickness, insomnia, stings, mosquito bites, nausea and vomiting. Overtime a vast use being Benadryl for dogs to sleep well.

Why doesn’t my dog go to sleep?

If your dog isn’t sleeping well then the most likely reason is a change in its environment or mental surrounding. If you have travelled elsewhere or shifted your place then it is likely that this new location is intimidating or challenging for your dog, hence they are unable to relax. Dogs are very emotional creatures and tend to bond with their owners therefore any tension or quarrel at home is surely going to affect its sleep. Sometimes dogs don’t like strangers in their house so maybe a guest at home may make them feel alarmed constantly. In rare cases this may be a result of an underlying medical condition.

Is it safe to use for insomnia?

An insomniac dog sounds like big trouble, making your pet demotivated and inactive. Believe it or not some dogs are troubled from insomnia, a sleepless dog isn’t getting sufficient sleep to stay healthy and active hence they are more likely to have wandering mind. Benadryl is relatively safe in such a scenario however it all comes down to giving the right amount at the right time.

The safe dosage of Benadryl for dogs to sleep being 1:1 that is every 1 mg for every pound.

If you plan to use a capsule or pill then use 1 mg per pound given every 8 hours. Start by finding the weight of your dog using a weighing scale and convert the weight into pounds and give the same amount of Benadryl as its weight in pounds. For instance if your dog weighs 30 pounds then you need to give him 30mg Benadryl. A standard capsule contains 25mg Benadryl.

On the other hand, in order to use the liquid form which is better for pups as it is alcohol free then you should acknowledge that 5 ml of liquid contains 12.5mg Benadryl making it 0.4ml of liquid Benadryl per pound. For instance if your dog weighs 10 pounds then you should use 4 ml liquid.

A commonly accepted technique is rolling the pill or mixing the liquid in your dog’s food before serving it. For safety ensure that you always double check your dosage before administering it to your loved pet.

How long does it take to show results?

It takes a minimum of 30 minutes for Benadryl to show its effect therefore you need some patience and make sure you plan to give your dog the medicine 30 minutes before you want it to be showing its effect. In case you see no positive results or some kind of unwanted results make sure you visit or call your regular veterinary at earliest possible time.