Some over-the-counter oral antihistamines, such as Benadryl, are safe for dogs, but check with your vet for dosage recommendations, which will vary based on the size of your dog.
For itchy bites, apply an ice pack or an over-the-counter anti-itch cream, such as hydrocortisone, or take
an over-the-counter oral antihistamine.
Not exact matches
An
oral antihistamine and a topical steroid cream, in addition to other
over-the-counter anti-itch treatments, can be helpful for these types of rashes.
Experts typically recommend
over-the-counter oral decongestants and
antihistamines as well as nasal sprays to reduce inflammation and congestion in both cases, Dr. Parikh says.
Oral antihistamines for dogs are prescription based, but there are a few
over-the-counter medications that can be used effectively for canines as well as humans.
As far as treatments, you can try
over-the-counter antihistamines like benadryl at 1 mg per pound of body weight orally but nothing really works very well and it's a pain getting
oral meds in cats.