is it safe for a dog to take human medicine for allergies?

-Grc- · May 11th 2013, 7:18am

My dog is eating herself. Her legs and feet look horrible from all the gnawing. She receives a weekly bath, given the best dog food, follows up at the vet yearly. I am just concerned for her, and have looked for information to no avail. Please help if you can. Thanks.

300zx girl · May 11th 2013, 7:18am

giv him dog medicine

4716 · May 11th 2013, 7:18am

NOOOOO!!! they are made for humans, not for dogs, so you never know what might happen. Just like chocolate, people can eat it but dogs can't.

3328 · May 11th 2013, 7:18am

awww poor doggy

take her to the vet! they will be able to give you reliable advice and hopefully something to ease her suffering. human meds are BAD for dogs!

300zx girl · May 11th 2013, 7:18am

It won't help. Trust me.

Memphis Belle Make N Mischief 4448 · May 11th 2013, 7:18am

No, it's not safe, don't do it, take her to the vet

Memphis Belle Wild N Wicked · May 11th 2013, 7:19am

no thats not smart. he will get sick.

Eyes of a Warrior-APBT · May 11th 2013, 7:19am

No. You really should talk to your vet about the medication and the dosage.

4Her4Life7488 · May 11th 2013, 7:19am

Yes - my vet recommended human Benadryl for my lab's allergies. I would call to ask the vet about dosing though.

La vita misteriosa 1036 · May 11th 2013, 7:19am

no... give the god, dog medicine

1961 · May 11th 2013, 7:19am

definately definately definately not darling

La vita misterioso · May 11th 2013, 7:20am

I guess so half of those meds are tested on animals anyways. but buy her some dog meds

-SexySweets- · May 11th 2013, 7:20am

See your vet. And no, never feed dogs human medicene.

180SX Silvia0681 · May 11th 2013, 7:20am

No!If it was for animals it would say also safe for animals :O:OOn the brighter side we have the same name

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2htoohorse · May 11th 2013, 7:20am

is it safe for a human to take dog medicine? theres ur answer. NO

3939 · May 11th 2013, 7:20am

Take her to the vet. We were told to give my dog benadryl for his allergies but every dog is different and if you were to do this without a vet looking her over first there might be serious side effects, even death.Why do you even assume this is allergies? It might be something much worse. You really need to get her to a vet.

Cioccolata · May 11th 2013, 7:21am

Go see your vet, cause medicating her will not fix the problem, and your vet can tell you what types are safe for dogs and how much to give by weight, or he may be able to figure out what is wrong with her and make the itching go away for good! good luck!

Animal Luver Always 6382 · May 11th 2013, 7:21am

your dog might have an Allergy and do NOT give human medicine.take your pet to the vet.or go to pets shop and buy some medicine or ask the shop keeper what to do.

jen is a ninja · May 11th 2013, 7:21am

no i think you SHOULD take her to the vet

a gal and her dog · May 11th 2013, 7:21am

Just ask your vet. Ours told us it was ok to give some Over the counter allergy meds to our dog. It helped but did not cure his problem. Just call them and ask. Hope this helps. Good Luck