[AK KK]

...dose i need to sedate her long enough to groom her? she is a siberean husky who will not sit still for more than 30 seconds and she is shedding her winter coat everywhere and i need to brush her but she wont sit still

[sminthian1980]

Don't use human medicines on a dog, it's not made for them.

[autumn_dunning2006]

you really should talk to you vet about giving your dog any medication that is not specified for it. you could end up hurting the dog in the long run if you give her the medicine without proper dosage.

[gasmanrolle]

thats cruel.

[balloon]

DO NOT GIVE YOUR PET ANY MEDICINE THAT IS NOT PRESCIBED BY THE VET! I'm serious! My friend gave her dog aspirin and she(the dog) almost died! she had to have emergency surgery and everything. it was pretty scary.

[save the earth]

no, duh. take her to a groomer.

[animal_lover_rac12]

you can give the dog benadryl--the dosage is 1 ml per pound so if you have a 20 pound dog they can have 20ml of it. It may not sedate to dog to the point of being totally out but it will make them very sleepy--and there is a low occurance of allergic reactions to be honest at the clinic i work at we have never seen one case of an allergic reaction to benadryl. There is the rare occurance though where instead of the dog being sleepy they become hyperactive but we have only seen 1-2 cases of that. Good luck if you have any further questions about this feel free to e-mail me...

[Sheree H]

Benadryl is safe to give animals. My dog has allergic (anaphylactic) reactions to wolf spider bites. The first time he was bit we rushed him to the ER at the vet. She told us to give him a Benadryl the next time because it would stop the reaction.He is about 80 lbs and we give him 1 pill by putting it into a piece of bread. I don't know the size of your dog so I would also recommend calling your vet to find out how much he should have for his weight.I am not too sure that it will "sedate" him for a grooming.....in some people (so I would assume dogs too) it has the opposite reaction and you might end up with a hyper dog! You may need to consider taking him to a pro!Good luck!

[aardvark374]

NO HUMAN MEDICATIONS FOR DOGS EVER UNLESS THE VET SAY'S SO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Go to the vet and get the proper thing from him. I suggest you take your dog to a professional Groomer.

[OranjTulip]

How about you ask your dog's vet, rather than complete strangers who may not give you an honest answer and risk your dog's life. Don't be foolish. This is the health and wellbeing of your dog. Please ask her vet. The vet will know best and will give you the best advice.