How To Euthanize A Dog At Home With Benadryl
Get the benadryl.
The first thing you’ll need to purchase is liquid Benadryl. The brand name, store brand and generic versions of Benadryl all work the same way in dogs. You can purchase one at your local pharmacy or online through a variety of websites.
Make sure to get the right dosage for your dog’s weight before taking any action. While it’s tempting to just start with the recommended dose on the bottle because it sounds like a lot less than what you’d give an adult human, that’s not how it works! The normal dosage for adults is 10mg per pound of body weight per day; that means if your 7-pound cat weighs 12 pounds, he needs 80 mgs per day (12 divided by 10).
As for administering it: There are many ways to do this depending on where you live and how comfortable you feel giving injections—but I’m going to show off my mad medicine skills by explaining how I would give an injection at home with nothing but some cotton balls and alcohol wipes!
Determine dog’s weight.
- Determine your dog’s weight. This is important to consider, as the dosage will vary according to your dog’s weight. If you have an overweight or obese dog, use their current weight (after having gained). This is because the medication needs to be metabolized by the liver and kidneys before it can reach its target—the brain. If you have a skinny dog who has lost weight due to illness, then you should use their former/healthy weight instead.*
Calculate the right dosage.
To calculate the right dosage, use this formula:
- Weight of dog in pounds * Number of drops per pound = Total number of milligrams to give the dog
Get the liquid form of benadryl.
- You can get the liquid form of Benadryl from your vet, but it may be easier to find it at a pharmacy.
- You can also purchase Benadryl online. If you’re looking for a way to save money by making this decision on your own, this is an option worth considering.
Give the liquid benadryl to your dog.
Give the liquid benadryl to your dog. Do not give the tablet form of Benadryl, as it has been known to cause serious side effects in dogs. Only give your dog the recommended dose of liquid Benadryl. If you give more than that amount, it could be toxic and result in death! Also, be sure not to give any human-grade Benadryl products to cats; even though it’s a common mistake (especially for those who don’t have pets), this can also be very harmful for cats and can even be fatal if ingested by them.
If you’re going through with this at home euthanasia method, use all caution when administering liquid benadryl so that no mistakes happen!
Wait for your dog to fall asleep.
Once you’re confident that your dog is relaxed, it’s time to give him the Benadryl. Using a syringe or dropper, measure out 2 ml of liquid Benadryl (or 1 ml if using tablets) and give it to your dog orally. As soon as you notice that their eyes are drooping or their gait is off, stop administering extra doses and wait for them to fall asleep on their own. If they don’t doze off within 10 minutes, repeat the dosage again until they are unconscious—but never force an animal into unconsciousness!
Be sure that your dog is asleep and not in a coma.
When you give your dog the first dose of Benadryl, he may go into a coma. This can happen if he has a high fever or if he’s very weak. If your dog is in a coma and not asleep, he won’t be able to swallow the pills and they will get stuck in his throat. You need to be sure that your pet is sleeping comfortably before proceeding with what comes next – giving him Alazopram (or Xanax).
You can tell if your pet is sleeping by observing their breathing and their movements. The best way to check for this is by touching them gently on the nose or back of their neck. If they don’t respond, then it’s safe for you to proceed with giving them Alazopram (or Xanax).
When Benadryl is given in excessive dosage, it can cause many side effects including seizures and coma, which will eventually lead to death.
Benadryl is an antihistamine which is available in a liquid form. It can be given to dogs at home without any supervision of a veterinarian.
When given in excessive dosage, Benadryl causes many side effects including seizures and coma which will eventually lead to death.
