Benadryl Dosage Calculator for Dogs

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Enter your dog's current body weight. The dose is calculated directly from this value.
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Select the strength of the tablets you have on hand. The calculator converts the dose to the correct number of tablets.
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DoseWithin standard range
22.7mg

Diphenhydramine dose per administration (2 mg/kg)

Tablets per dose1
Liquid dose9.1mL
Daily total68mg
Daily tablets3
22.7 mg
Very low<5Low-moderate dose5-50Moderate-high dose50-100High - consult vet100+

Safe dose: 22.7 mg (1.00 x 25 mg tablets)

  • For a 25 lb dog, the recommended dose is 22.7 mg of diphenhydramine per administration.
  • That equals 1.00 of your 25 mg tablets, or 9.1 mL of standard liquid Benadryl (12.5 mg/5 mL).
  • Give every 8 hours (up to 3 times a day). Allow 30-60 minutes for the medication to take effect.
  • Only use plain diphenhydramine - avoid any product containing xylitol, decongestants, or acetaminophen, which are toxic to dogs.

Next stepConsult your veterinarian before giving Benadryl, especially for puppies, senior dogs, or dogs with heart disease, glaucoma, or low blood pressure.

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