You can give a cat Benedryl - can someone please read my story?

[Jo March]

It's a true story but no one is reading it. :(

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[luzdeluna]

1. Benedryl is great for pets....

it does sound like your cat may have been given a little too much for his weight.

The box will give "dosage per weight" and you should usually use a dose based on that.

Many people give their dogs Benedryl before a thunder storm. At the very least it makes them a little drowsy (not as knocked out as Acepromazine) and it's possible that it relieves the pressure in their inner ears caused by the low pressure front of a storm.

Some people think that pressure combined with the loud thunder is what causes pain in the inner ear and that dogs become agitated as the pressure builds. No one knows for sure but it's worth a try on "thunder storm" dogs.

I want to stress that you should call your Vet and explain what and why you are giving your pet an over-the-counter medication. They wont charge you for the phone call and may alert you to any problem your pet might have with the meds.

Not all medication that is safe for humans is safe for your pets. You can cause serious illness or death with a simple pain killer so don't guess.....call your vet!

I know...I preach too much...sorry.


ldl

[Jo March]

2. Understand that I was about 14 when this happened

My mother had only been in nursing school for about 6 months and I had to teach her metrics! LOL! Prissy was lucky that she wasn't overdosed, poor cat!

[Eurobabe]

3. indeed, my friend gives her Golden Benadryl

for his allergies. Cute story...is your mom still a nurse?

[Jo March]

4. Yes. She is as mean as a snake but her patients love her

It's the oddest thing. She works with elderly patients. They call her "Nurse Jane." LOL.

She's not really mean. She just doesn't get all touchy-feely or act concerned. She says stuff like, "If you'd quit being so stubborn and take your darn medicine, you'd feel better."

They love her, though. Strange.

[China_cat]

9. Not strange

They get all the other nurses and even doctors treating them like they're children and calling them 'dear'...and then your mother comes along and treats them like people.

[Jo March]

10. I never thought of it like that. Hmmm.

I guess that makes sense. They are older and probably feel like they are losing control in the hospital setting. Moma makes them do for themselves to an extent.

[meti57b]

5. thanks for the heads-up!

[BrklynLiberal]

6. That is a wonderful story, both in the content and style.

You are a wonderful writer because not only do you tell a story well, but you know a good story when you see it.
I hope to read many more of your stories.

[Jo March]

8. Awww...thanks :) nt

[auburngrad82]

7. We give our cattle dog Benadryl for allergies

His eyes get all goopy and the vet suggested Benedryl (without a decongestant, just plain ol' Benadryl) and it works great on him.

[Freebird12004]

11. wonderfully written story

but I'll avoid your Mom - which hospital is she making happier - because she's there. Just kidding about your Mom.