Will Benadryl help your dog sleep?

Answer 1

Benadryl (Diphenhydramine)

Is sold under different names, one is Benadryl, various Sleep Aids use Diphenhydramine in the exact same dosage as Benadryl.

The brand is not important, but only the active ingredient.

Diphenhydramine is safe for dogs, it is however used to treat Allergies.

So basic Benadryl is safe to give to your dog in the right dosage, but the problem is that the dog may not get drowsy from it at all. Diphenhydramine's primary function is as an antihistamine, the drowsiness is only a side-effect that humans experience. Some dogs get drowsy, some dogs don't. Your best bet is to try calling a local veterinarian and asking them what sedative will be both effective and safe for your dog.

It is perfectly humane to sedate an animal to prevent them from experiencing high stress levels or danger. Just make sure you get advise from a professional instead of strangers on the internet.

Answer 2

That depends on the route of administration. Given intramuscularly, it acts fastest, given orally, it acts more slowly. Some dogs do not exhibit any sleepiness when given their correct dose of Benadryl.

Answer 3

Giving a dog 1 mg of Benadryl per pound of body weight can make it drowsy. Always ask a vet before giving any medication to a dog with health problems.

Answer 4

Yes, they do cause drowsiness due to the ethanol content in it.

Answer 5

Yes it relaxes the dog, I know from experience this is what I use, but childrens only.

Answer 6

Yes