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My Min.Schnauzer is itching to death. I can't get him into the vets till Mon., they told me to give him Benedryl, and I've given him 1 minitablet, 25mg. 3 times since this morning, but it doesn't seem to be doing any good. Can I give him a stronger dose? If not, what else can I do for him to relieve his itching?

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My vet recommends using up to 2 mg per lb of dog given every 8-12 hours as needed.

Most dogs that are itching this bad need a shot of prednisone to help control the itch and give the skin time to heal.

Be sure and see your vet about this as soon as you can.

Let me know if you still have questions.

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