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I am old now and have not practiced veterinary medicine for many years (graduated from Cornell Veterinary College in 1950). Went to medical school later, and practiced as a board-certified internist instead.
Anyway, if I remember correctly, cats and Benadryl do not always "get along" too well. I am therefore surprised to see recommendations for using that medication for a cat! Benadryl for many animals, humans included, acts as a kind of sedative. And, some OTC sleep potions even contain Benadryl, or the like.
However, I think that I learned that, at least sometimes, a cat is instead "stimulated" by Benadryl. And, incidentally, this is the way it has affected me, thus I don't use it. Therefore, I would be careful about prescribing Benadryl or its cogeners for various allergies, especially in a cat!
I have used "Allegra" and "Claritin," and have not had untoward effects myself.
Dallas Tuthill, DVM, MD
Anyway, if I remember correctly, cats and Benadryl do not always "get along" too well. I am therefore surprised to see recommendations for using that medication for a cat! Benadryl for many animals, humans included, acts as a kind of sedative. And, some OTC sleep potions even contain Benadryl, or the like.
However, I think that I learned that, at least sometimes, a cat is instead "stimulated" by Benadryl. And, incidentally, this is the way it has affected me, thus I don't use it. Therefore, I would be careful about prescribing Benadryl or its cogeners for various allergies, especially in a cat!
I have used "Allegra" and "Claritin," and have not had untoward effects myself.
Dallas Tuthill, DVM, MD