Ask the Veterinarian - Proper Dosage for French Bulldog’s Allergy Meds
lorihuntdvm May 24th, 2008
Could you please tell me how much chlor tab can I give my 25 lbs. French
bull dog with horrible allergies, he is currently on 4mg 2 times a day, but
does not seem to help the itchy, giving me Eve of Primrose, changed food
did all that….
He is also on Clavamox 125 mg. for 14 days (2 times a day).
thank you
Dr. Lori writes -
The usual dose of chlorpheniramine maleate (chlor tabs) is 2 - 8 mg by mouth every 8 to 12 hours. So you could safely increase to 3 times daily, but I would recommend consulting with your vet before doing so.
However, if this antihistamine isn’t doing the trick, you may want to look into trying another one.
Over-the-counter Benadryl is an option at a dose of 1mg/lb, so for your boy a 25 mg tablet every 6 - 12 hours. There are several other antihistamines which can be prescribed by your vet, which you may want to explore.
Dr. Lori Hunt, DVM
(Editor’s Note: as Dr. Lori mentions in her response, any issues related to the administration of prescription medicine are best discussed with your veterinarian. If you need help locating a French Bulldog experienced vet in your area, please visit our Frenchie Vet database - http://frenchievets.ning.com)
