Piriton tablets

[Westies4life]

Hiya, i've lately been searching for some answers to help with my westie. Piriton tablets were recommended on several accounts, but different people suggested different amounts to give to my dog, so i don't know how much to give him.
Can anyone help?
(by the way, my dog is 9 years old, if that makes any difference).

[Schutzengel]

Human medication should never be given to animals, for instance, 1 Aspirin can kill a cat. If you feel that your Westie needs an antihistamine, suggest you obtain it from the vet, and then you will be sure it is suitable for your dog.

[lily-lady]

You CAN give Piriton to a dog. I'd give a childs dose for a small dog..... That's what my dads vet recommended for his Bichon last year when it was stung by a wasp. I have Danes and have been told by friends with giant breeds to give an adult dose if needed. A vet will give Piriton and charge between �5 and �10 for it.
What's the problem with your dog?

[MissChatty]

Hiya - depending on what is wrong with your westie.... but we give 1/2 a tablet a day with his morning feed to our westie! Our bubba is 5!!
xxx

[ruthann58]

hi we have a beagle and vet says she can have 3 a day if needed she gets really bad eyes in the summer we usually are ok with 1 in the morning and 1 at tea time age doesnt make a difference

[josaphine32]

The vetd told us to give our westie 1 piriton tablet, see if there is any improvement with that, if not i'm sure the vet wouldn't mind you ringing them for abit of advice

[jules77]

Piriton are safe for dogs, my son gives them his 'pug' as recommended by his vet.

One 4mg tablet for a small dog.

http://www.darwinvets.com/dogs/firstaidfordogs .htm