Dosage of Benadryl for Dogs Never use time-release capsules for dogs, as capsules are absorbed differently in dogs than in humans and may affect your dog's dosage. They may also break open when chewed and deliver too much medication at one time, putting your dog at risk of an overdose. ...
Is 25 mg Benadryl safe for a cat? The vets recommend 1 mg of Benadryl per pound of body weight for a cat. So, unless your cat weighs 25 pounds, a 25 mg dose is not safe. The advised dosage for a cat's ideal weight of 10 lbs is 1/4th of a 25 mg tablet. ...